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Dall'Asta A, Grisolia G, Nanni M, Volpe N, Schera GBL, Frusca T, Ghi T. Sonographic demonstration of fetal esophagus using three-dimensional ultrasound imaging. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2019; 54:746-751. [PMID: 30672651 DOI: 10.1002/uog.20221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility of antenatal direct visualization of normal and abnormal fetal esophagus using three-dimensional ultrasound (3D-US) with Crystal Vue rendering technology. METHODS Between February and April 2018, 3D-US volumes were collected from a non-consecutive series of singleton pregnancies, referred for clinically indicated detailed prenatal ultrasound at 19-28 weeks' gestation to one of two fetal medicine units in Italy. 3D volumes were acquired from a midsagittal section of the fetal thorax and upper abdomen with the fetus lying in supine position. Postprocessing with multiplanar mode was applied to orientate the volume and identify the esophagus. The region of interest was angled by approximately 30° to the spine and its thickness was adjusted in order to optimize visualization of the intrathoracic and intra-abdominal course of the esophagus. Crystal Vue software was used for image rendering of the fetal trunk in the coronal plane. Postnatal follow-up was available in all cases. RESULTS During the study period, 91 pregnancies met the inclusion criteria and were recruited. The study cohort included two pregnancies with suspicion of esophageal atresia due to suboptimal visualization of the stomach. Of the 89 cases with normal stomach on two-dimensional (2D) imaging, 3D-US with Crystal Vue rendering technology allowed direct evaluation of the whole course of the esophagus in 74 (83.1%). In the two cases with small or absent stomach bubble on 2D imaging, esophageal atresia was demonstrated antenatally on 3D Crystal Vue imaging and was confirmed postnatally. The mean time required for offline postprocessing and visualization of the esophageal anatomy was 4 min. CONCLUSIONS Using 3D-US with Crystal Vue rendering, it is possible to visualize antenatally the normal fetal esophagus and demonstrate presence of esophageal atresia. This should facilitate prenatal counseling and management of cases with suspected esophageal atresia. Copyright © 2019 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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- A Dall'Asta
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Surgical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Carlo Poma, Mantova, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Carlo Poma, Mantova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Surgical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Surgical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Surgical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Surgical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Hoopmann M, Kagan KO, Borgmeier F, Seitz G, Arand J, Wagner P. Measurement of Gastric Circumference in Foetuses with Oesophageal Atresia. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2015; 75:1148-1152. [PMID: 26719598 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background: The specific recognition of oesophageal atresia (OA) with or without a tracheal fistula in a foetus is a diagnostic challenge for prenatal medicine. The aim of the present work is to analyse the value of the measurement of gastric size in the diagnosis of this significant malformation. Materials and Methods: Altogether, the examinations of 433 pregnancies between the 18.4 and 39.1 weeks of gestation were retrospectively analysed. 59 of these foetuses exhibited an OA. By means of a linear regression analysis with normal foetuses, significant parameters influencing gastric size were examined. Subsequently the gastric sizes were transformed into z values and a comparison was made between OA with and without fistulae with the help of t tests. Results: In the normal foetuses there was a significant association between the gastric circumference and the abdominal circumference (circumference = 6.809 + 0.179 × abdominal circumference, r = 0.686, p < 0.0001). In the normal group the average was 43.0 (standard deviation [SD] 13.7) mm and those in foetuses with and without fistuale were 33.8 (SD 22.7) and 0.9 (SD 3.7) mm. In 34 (57.6 %) foetuses with an OA, the gastric circumference was below the 5th percentile. In detail, there were 13 (34.2 %) foetuses with a fistula and 21 (100 %) without a fistula. The average z values in the normal group and in the groups of OA with fistula and without fistula amounted to 0.0 (SD 1.0), -1.3 (SD 2.2) and -4.5 (SD 1.0). Conclusion: Measurements of the gastric circumference below the 5th percentile should lead to further diagnostic measures, especially when associated with polyhydramnios. Although OA without a fistula is always conspicuous, only about one in three OAs with fistula are associated with a significantly smaller stomach.
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- M Hoopmann
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, University Children's Hospital, Tübingen
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- Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital, Tübingen
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen
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Garabedian C, Vaast P, Bigot J, Sfeir R, Michaud L, Gottrand F, Verpillat P, Coulon C, Subtil D, Houfflin Debarge V. [Esophageal atresia: prevalence, prenatal diagnosis and prognosis]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 43:424-30. [PMID: 24440126 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2013.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2013] [Revised: 11/10/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare congenital malformation (1 in 2,500 to 3,500 births). Prenatal diagnosis (PN) is particularly interesting allowing search for associated malformations related to worse prognosis forms (reference ultrasound, MRI and amniocentesis) and planning the birth in an adapted medico-surgical center. Diagnosis of EA is usually suspected because of indirect and non-specific signs: association of polyhydramnios and absent or small stomach bubble. The visualization in ultrasound or MRI of cervical or thoracic fluid image corresponding to the expansion of the bottom of upper esophageal ("pouch sign") increases the specificity of diagnosis. However, prenatal diagnosis remains difficult and less than 50 % of EA are diagnosed prenatally. Biochemical analysis could improve these results. If EA is confirmed at birth, surgical management consists in a primary end-to-end anastomosis in first days of life, or in two-steps surgery if the defect is too large. Although current prognosis of EA is good, frequency of surgical complications and esophageal lesions secondary to gastroesophageal reflux justify a systematic and multidisciplinary extended follow-up.
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- C Garabedian
- Pôle femme-mère-nouveau-né, clinique d'obstétrique, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille, France.
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- Pôle femme-mère-nouveau-né, clinique d'obstétrique, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille, France
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- Service d'imagerie de la femme, pôle de radiologie, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, 59037 Lille, France
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- Centre de référence des affections congénitales et malformatives de l'œsophage, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, 59037 Lille, France
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- Centre de référence des affections congénitales et malformatives de l'œsophage, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, 59037 Lille, France; Université Lille Nord de France, 59037 Lille, France
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- Centre de référence des affections congénitales et malformatives de l'œsophage, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, 59037 Lille, France; Université Lille Nord de France, 59037 Lille, France
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- Service d'imagerie de la femme, pôle de radiologie, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, 59037 Lille, France
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- Pôle femme-mère-nouveau-né, clinique d'obstétrique, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille, France
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- Pôle femme-mère-nouveau-né, clinique d'obstétrique, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille, France; Université Lille Nord de France, 59037 Lille, France
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- Pôle femme-mère-nouveau-né, clinique d'obstétrique, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille, France; Université Lille Nord de France, 59037 Lille, France
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Ultrasound and MRI prenatal diagnosis of esophageal atresia: effect on management. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2011; 52 Suppl 1:S9-11. [PMID: 21499050 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0b013e3182125864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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de Jong EM, de Haan MAM, Gischler SJ, Hop W, Cohen-Overbeek TE, Bax NMA, de Klein A, Tibboel D, Grijseels EWM. Pre- and postnatal diagnosis and outcome of fetuses and neonates with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. Prenat Diagn 2010; 30:274-9. [PMID: 20112230 DOI: 10.1002/pd.2466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Clinical symptoms and ultrasound signs during pregnancy could suggest the presence of esophageal atresia (EA). However, most often EA is diagnosed postnatally. The aim of our study is to evaluate the course and outcome for prenatally and postnatally diagnosed EA. In addition, we studied the outcome of isolated versus nonisolated EA. METHODS In a retrospective data analysis, ultrasound characteristics, maternal and neonatal variables as well as clinical outcome were compared for fetuses/neonates with prenatal (n = 30) or postnatal (n = 49) diagnosis of EA. Clinical outcome in terms of morbidity and mortality of isolated EA was compared with that of EA complicated by chromosomal or structural anomalies. RESULTS Prenatally diagnosed children were born 2 weeks earlier than postnatally diagnosed children (36.4 weeks vs 38.2 weeks; P = 0.02). The former had higher mortality rates (30 vs 12%; P = 0.05) and more associated anomalies (80 vs 59%; P = 0.04). In both subsets, there was a high morbidity rate in the survivors (not significant). Nonisolated EA was associated with greater occurrence of polyhydramnios (53 vs 27%; P = 0.04) and higher mortality rate (28 vs 0%; P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Mortality was significantly higher in prenatally diagnosed infants and in infants with additional congenital anomalies. Isolated EA is associated with good outcome.
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- E M de Jong
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Houben CH, Curry JI. Current status of prenatal diagnosis, operative management and outcome of esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula. Prenat Diagn 2008; 28:667-75. [PMID: 18302317 DOI: 10.1002/pd.1938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ultrasonographic features suggestive of esophageal atresia with or without tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA/TEF) are only in a small minority of fetuses with EA/TEF (<10%) identifiable on prenatal scans.The prenatal diagnosis of EA/TEF relies in principle, on two nonspecific signs: polyhydramnios and absent or small stomach bubble. Polyhydramnios is associated with a wide range of fetal abnormalities, but most commonly it pursues a benign course. Similarly the sonographic absence of a stomach bubble may point to a variety of fetal anomalies.The combination of polyhydramnios and absent stomach bubble in two small series offers a modest positive predictive value of 44 and 56% respectively. Prenatal scanning for EA/TEF identifies a larger proportion of fetuses with Edwards syndrome; there is also a higher proportion of isolated EA in comparison to postnatal studies.Current ultrasound technology does not allow for a definite diagnosis of EA/TEF and therefore, counseling of parents should be guarded.Postnatal diagnosis of EA is confirmed by the failure to pass a firm nasogastric tube into the stomach; on chest X-ray, the tube is seen curling in the upper esophageal pouch. Corrective surgery for EA/TEF is well established and survival rates of over 90% can be expected.
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- C H Houben
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Hospitals for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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Brantberg A, Blaas HGK, Haugen SE, Eik-Nes SH. Esophageal obstruction-prenatal detection rate and outcome. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2007; 30:180-7. [PMID: 17625804 DOI: 10.1002/uog.4056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Prenatal diagnosis of esophageal obstruction is believed to improve the outcome for the affected newborn. However, the prenatal detection rate is only 10-40%, the diagnosis is usually not made before the third trimester and the false-positive rate has been high. This study investigated the prenatal detection rate and time of prenatal diagnosis at our center and its influence on outcome. In addition, incidence, detection rate and accuracy of the diagnosis in a large non-selected population were determined. METHODS All cases diagnosed pre- or postnatally with esophageal obstruction and examined prenatally by ultrasound at the National Center for Fetal Medicine in Norway during 1987-2004 were evaluated. RESULTS Of 48 cases with esophageal obstruction, 21 (44%) were diagnosed prenatally (median, 32 + 0 weeks). All 21 had a small or empty stomach, 20/21 (95%) had polyhydramnios and 9/21 (43%) had a visible esophageal pouch. Associated anomalies were present in 38/48 cases (79%). The karyotype was abnormal in 11/48 cases (23%). Ten (21%) pregnancies with lethal fetal conditions were terminated. Two fetuses died in utero. Ten infants with associated anomalies died within 3 months after birth. The 26/48 (54%) survivors included 16/21 cases with a prenatal diagnosis of esophageal obstruction and 9/10 cases with isolated esophageal obstruction. CONCLUSIONS The clinical signs of polyhydramnios were the most important factors for prenatal detection of esophageal obstruction. Consequently, the time of diagnosis was late and the detection rate was low (44%). An increased awareness of the possibility of esophageal obstruction, leading to targeted examinations whenever the suspicion is raised during pregnancy, might improve the prenatal detection rate and thereby provide a possibility to improve the outcome. Of the cases with isolated esophageal obstruction, 90% survived, irrespective of prenatal diagnosis.
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- A Brantberg
- National Center for Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
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Kurjak A, Miskovic B, Andonotopo W, Stanojevic M, Azumendi G, Vrcic H. How useful is 3D and 4D ultrasound in perinatal medicine? J Perinat Med 2007; 35:10-27. [PMID: 17313305 DOI: 10.1515/jpm.2007.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIM The purpose of this paper is to review and analyze the published literature on the use of three-dimensional (3DUS) and four-dimensional (4DUS) ultrasound in perinatal medicine. METHODS We systematically searched Medline through PubMED (January 2000-January 2006), including EMBASE/Excerpta Medica database as well as the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. The search terms used to identify clinical application of 3DUS and 4DUS studies in perinatal medicine were technical development, special features, and recommendation for fetal imaging, research on 3DUS or 4DUS, and the usage of invasive 3DUS or 4DUS procedures. The reference bibliographies of relevant books were also manually searched for supplementary citations. Inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) studies related to the use of 3DUS or 4DUS in perinatal medicine; (2) full text were available in English; (3) publication format of original scientific articles, case reports, editorials or literature reviews and chapters in the books. RESULTS Five hundred and seventy-five articles were identified, and among those, 438 were relevant to this review. CONCLUSIONS 3DUS and 4DUS provided additional information for the diagnosis of facial anomalies, evaluation of neural tube defects, and skeletal malformations. Additional research is needed to determine the clinical utility of 3DUS and 4DUS for the diagnosis of congenital heart disease, central nervous system (CNS) anomalies and detection of fetal neurodevelopmental impairment assessed by abnormal behavior in high-risk fetuses.
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- Asim Kurjak
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, University of Zagreb, Sveti Duh General Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
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Develay-Morice JE, Rathat G, Duyme M, Hoffet M, Fredouille C, Couture A, Allal H, Deschamps F, Frandji-Barbier N, Marès P. Échographie de l'œsophage fœtal : aspect physiologique et application au dépistage anténatal d'une atrésie œsophagienne. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 35:249-57. [PMID: 17336572 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2007.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2006] [Accepted: 01/15/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The thoracic part of a fetal esophagus is generally overlooked by usual prenatal ultrasonography. However, screening it might improve the detection rate of esophageal malformations for which prenatal diagnosis remains far from accurate. In this article, we describe the technique which makes it possible to get a precise image of a fetal thoracic esophagus in its more sensitive part: between the trachea and the aorta. After describing the appearance of a healthy thoracic esophagus, we will show how this technique can be used for prenatal detection of esophagus malformations. For this purpose, we provide the case report of a prenatal diagnosis of esophagus atresia with esotracheal fistula.
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- J-E Develay-Morice
- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, CHU Carémeau, Place du Professeur-Robert-Debré, 30900 Nîmes, France
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Current awareness in prenatal diagnosis. Prenat Diagn 2005. [DOI: 10.1002/pd.1026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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