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Potential risks and benefits of antenatal corticosteroid therapy prior to preterm birth in pregnancies complicated by severe fetal growth restriction.
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PMID:  21575796     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The antepartum administration of fluorinated corticosteroids for fetal maturation represents the most important clinical contribution in the battle against prematurity. This treatment reduces the risk of neonatal death and handicap. It is also known that on corticosteroid exposure, fetuses are subjected to transiently increased physiologic and metabolic demands. Healthy fetuses are able to cope, although emerging evidence suggests this may not be the case with severely growth-restricted fetuses. This review presents evidence of efficacy and safety pertaining to corticosteroid administration in fetal growth restriction-affected pregnancies, offers guidance to clinicians, and points out questions that still need answers.
Authors:
Alex C Vidaeff; Sean C Blackwell
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America     Volume:  38     ISSN:  1558-0474     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-05-17     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8709551     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  205-14     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 6431 Fannin Street, Suite 3.283, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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