BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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1. To study computerised cardiotocograph parameters from women with type I diabetes; 2. to examine the significance of observed differences from the expected normal values. ⋯ Significant differences exist in cardiotocographs in maternal type I diabetes compared with normal fetuses. The changes may represent a delay in fetal maturation. The analysis mode of the computer will register these as abnormal features, but there is no evidence that they are pathological. We would recommend that computerised analysis is not used to assess pregnancies complicated by maternal type I diabetes mellitus.
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To study the potential for prenatal magnetic resonance imaging to predict pulmonary hypoplasia in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. ⋯ In isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia, fetal lung volume measurement by magnetic resonance imaging is a potential predictor of pulmonary hypoplasia and postnatal outcome. Further studies are required to establish the clinical value of magnetic resonance imaging for the prenatal assessment of fetal lungs.
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To determine whether the reported association of maternal fever with neonatal encephalopathy is independent of other associated intrapartum risk factors. ⋯ The relationship between maternal intrapartum fever and neonatal encephalopathy is independent of other known intrapartum risk factors. This provides further evidence for the role of inflammatory processes in the aetiology of neonatal neurological morbidity.
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To evaluate the reliability and validity of two and three dimensional ultrasound volumetric measurements using balloon and uterine models. ⋯ The reliability and validity of balloon and uterine volume measurement by three dimensional ultrasound is high. This allows further research on three dimensional ultrasound for measuring pelvic organ volumes in the prediction of pelvic pathology.