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Altered jugular vein and ductus venosus flow velocities in fetuses with increased nuchal translucency and distended jugular lymphatic sacs.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20227670     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: We sought to assess blood flow in relation to jugular lymphatic distension in fetuses with increased and normal nuchal translucency (NT). STUDY DESIGN: In all, 72 fetuses with normal NT and 71 fetuses with NT >95th percentile were evaluated. NT size, jugular lymphatic sacs (JLS), jugular vein and ductus venosus pulsatility index for veins (PIV), and intracardiac velocities were measured. RESULTS: JLS were visualized in 22/72 fetuses with normal and in 55/71 fetuses with increased NT. Jugular vein and ductus venosus PIV was higher in fetuses with increased NT compared to normal NT (P < .01). Visibility of JLS was associated with a higher ductus venous PIV (P < .05), but not with a higher jugular vein PIV. Larger NT and larger JLS volumes were associated with higher jugular vein and ductus venosus PIV (P < .05). CONCLUSION: This study shows a relation among increased NT, jugular lymphatic distension, and altered blood flow in jugular vein and ductus venosus.
Authors:
Yolanda M de Mooij; Margot M Bartelings; Jos W R Twisk; Regis R Lamberts; Adriana C Gittenberger-de Groot; John M G van Vugt; Mireille N Bekker
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-03-15
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  202     ISSN:  1097-6868     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol.     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-31     Completed Date:  2010-06-22     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370476     Medline TA:  Am J Obstet Gynecol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  566.e1-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ym.demooij@vumc.nl
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Blood Flow Velocity / physiology
Female
Fetus / physiology*
Humans
Jugular Veins / physiology*,  ultrasonography
Karyotyping
Nuchal Translucency Measurement
Pregnancy
Ultrasonography, Prenatal

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