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Chen G, Chen Y, Shi Y, Mao Z, Lou J, Ma J. A dynamic prediction model for preeclampsia using the sFlt-1/PLGF ratio combined with multiple factors. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:443. [PMID: 38926668 PMCID: PMC11202363 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06627-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-related multi-organ disease and a significant cause of incidence rate and mortality of pregnant women and newborns worldwide. Delivery remains the only available treatment for PE. This study aims to establish a dynamic prediction model for PE. METHODS A total of 737 patients who visited our hospital from January 2021 to June 2022 were identified according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, forming the primary dataset. Additionally, 176 singleton pregnant women who visited our hospital from July 2022 to November 2022 comprised the verification set. We investigated different gestational weeks of sFlt-1/PLGF (soluble FMS-like tyrosine kinase-1, placental growth factor) ratio combined with maternal characteristics and routine prenatal laboratory results in order to predict PE in each trimester. Multivariate logistic regression was used to establish the prediction model for PE at different gestational weeks. The discrimination, calibration, and clinical validity were utilized to evaluate predictive models as well as models in external validation queues. RESULTS At 20-24 weeks, the obtained prediction model for PE yielded an area under the curve of 0.568 (95% confidence interval, 0.479-0.657). At 25-29 weeks, the obtained prediction model for PE yielded an area under the curve of 0.773 (95% confidence interval, 0.703-0.842)and 0.731 (95% confidence interval, 0.653-0.809) at 30-34 weeks. After adding maternal factors, uterine artery pulsation index(Ut-IP), and other laboratory indicators to the sFlt-1/PLGF ratio, the predicted performance of PE improved. It found that the AUC improved to 0.826(95% confidence interval, 0.748 ∼ 0.904) at 20-24 weeks, 0.879 (95% confidence interval, 0.823 ∼ 0.935) at 25-29 weeks, and 0.862(95% confidence interval, 0.799 ∼ 0.925) at 30-34 weeks.The calibration plot of the prediction model indicates good predictive accuracy between the predicted probability of PE and the observed probability. Furthermore, decision-curve analysis showed an excellent clinical application value of the models. CONCLUSION Using the sFlt-1/PLGF ratio combined with multiple factors at 25-29 weeks can effectively predict PE, but the significance of re-examination in late pregnancy is not significant.
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- Guili Chen
- The People's Hospital of Yuyao, Zhejiang, 315400, China
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- Ningbo University Medical Department, Zhejiang, 315000, China
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- The People's Hospital of Yuyao, Zhejiang, 315400, China
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- The People's Hospital of Yuyao, Zhejiang, 315400, China
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- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, 315000, China
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- The People's Hospital of Yuyao, Zhejiang, 315400, China.
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Li Y, Zhu Q, He R, Du J, Qin X, Li Y, Liang X, Wang J. The NFκB Signaling Pathway Is Involved in the Pathophysiological Process of Preeclampsia. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2024; 84:334-345. [PMID: 38618576 PMCID: PMC11006561 DOI: 10.1055/a-2273-6318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
Abstract
The high prevalence of preeclampsia (PE) is a major cause of maternal and fetal mortality and affects the long-term prognosis of both mother and baby. Termination of pregnancy is currently the only effective treatment for PE, so there is an urgent need for research into its pathogenesis and the development of new therapeutic approaches. The NFκB family of transcription factors has an essential role in inflammation and innate immunity. In this review, we summarize the role of NFκB in normal and preeclampsia pregnancies, the role of NFκB in existing treatment strategies, and potential NFκB treatment strategies.
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- Yaxi Li
- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Key Laboratory for Gynecologic Oncology Gansu Province, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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Sun WJ, Hu J, Zhang Q, Shan JM. Administration of corticosteroid therapy for HELLP syndrome in pregnant women: evidences from seven randomized controlled trials. Hypertens Pregnancy 2023; 42:2276726. [PMID: 37937841 DOI: 10.1080/10641955.2023.2276726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND HELLP syndrome, featuring hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and thrombocytopenia, is life-threatening disease of pregnancy that triggers comorbidities in both pregnant women and the fetus/newborn. This study provides an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of relevant studies to assess the therapeutic efficacy of corticosteroids in maternal and neonatal outcomes. METHODS Randomized control trials (RCTs) regarding the use of corticosteroids in the HELLP population from three electronic databases, including Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, andCochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, were searched from database inception to 23 March 202323 March 2023. RESULTS A total of 485 patients treated with corticosteroids from 7 RCTs were included. Compared to placebo, corticosteroids therapy failed to significantly improve the maternal outcomes regard to maternal morbidity (RR = 1.36, 95%CI [0.45, 4.10]), eclampsia (RR = 1.16, 95%CI [0.76, 1.77]), acute renal failure (RR = 0.71, 95%CI [0.41, 1.22]), pulmonary edema (RR = 0.34, 95%CI [0.10, 1.15]) and oliguria (RR = 1.08, 95%CI [0.75, 1.54]). In addition, pooled data showed that it wasn't significant differences between corticosteroids therapy and placebo regarding neonatal outcomes. CONCLUSIONS This study compared the efficacy of corticosteroids in patients with HELLP syndrome, revealing that corticosteroids did not provide any significant benefit in clinical outcomes for pregnant women and newborns with HELLP. The conclusions of this study must be verified by a larger sample of high-quality RCTs.
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- Wei-Jing Sun
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yancheng Third People's Hospital, The Yancheng School of Clinical Medicine of Nanjing Medical University, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yancheng Third People's Hospital, The Yancheng School of Clinical Medicine of Nanjing Medical University, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical College, Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yancheng Third People's Hospital, The Yancheng School of Clinical Medicine of Nanjing Medical University, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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Mosimann B, Amylidi-Mohr S, Surbek D, Förger F, Raio L. Use of Polynomial Reference Ranges for Atrioventricular Intervals Assessed by Fetal Echocardiography in Anti-Ro/SSA Antibody-Positive Pregnancies to Exclude Fetal Heart Blocks: A Pilot Study. Fetal Diagn Ther 2023; 50:422-429. [PMID: 37497922 DOI: 10.1159/000531780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Maternal anti-Ro/SSA antibodies can cause fetal atrioventricular blocks (AVB). This pilot study aims to apply previously published echocardiographic reference ranges of the fetal atrioventricular (AV) intervals in the setting of anti-Ro/SSA antibody-positive pregnancies in order to exclude a 1° AVB. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between January 2018 and September 2022, we included all women with known anti-Ro/SSA antibodies followed up at the prenatal ultrasound department of the University Hospital of Bern. AV intervals were serially measured by two previously reported methods and plotted against previously created reference ranges. RESULTS We included 23 pregnancies from 17 anti-Ro/SSA antibody-positive women with connective tissue diseases. 443 AV interval measurements were recorded between 16+3 and 38+4 weeks of gestation. 14 (3.2%) AV-intervals measured >150 ms, none measured >170 ms and 8 (1.8%) were found to be >95th percentile. In none of the pregnancies, serial AV-prolongations were noted. The postnatal electrocardiograms demonstrated normal sinus rhythm without AVB in all children. CONCLUSION AV intervals of pregnancies followed up for anti-Ro/SSA antibodies without neonatal AVB lie within our published polynomial reference ranges. While diagnosing a 1° AVB remains controversial, more data are needed to prove that our reference ranges are helpful exclude a 1° AVB.
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- Beatrice Mosimann
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Trottmann F, Challande P, Manegold-Brauer G, Ardabili S, Hösli I, Schönberger H, Amylidi-Mohr S, Kohl J, Hodel M, Surbek D, Raio L, Mosimann B. Implementing Preeclampsia Screening in Switzerland (IPSISS): First Results from a Multicentre Registry. Fetal Diagn Ther 2023; 50:406-414. [PMID: 37487469 DOI: 10.1159/000533201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) London developed a first trimester combined screening algorithm for preterm preeclampsia (pPE) that allows a significantly higher detection of pregnancies at risk compared to conventional screening by maternal risk factors only. The aim of this trial is to validate this screening model in the Swiss population in order to implement this screening into routine first trimester ultrasound and to prescribe low-dose aspirin 150 mg (LDA) in patients at risk for pPE. Therefore, a multicentre registry study collecting and screening pregnancy outcome data was initiated in 2020; these are the preliminary results. METHODS Between June 1, 2020, and May 31, 2021, we included all singleton pregnancies with pPE screening at the hospitals of Basel, Lucerne, and Bern. Multiple of medians of uterine artery pulsatility index (UtA-PI), mean arterial pressure (MAP), placental growth factor (PlGF), and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) as well as risks were analysed as calculated by each centre's software and recalculated on the FMF online calculator for comparative reasons. Statistical analyses were performed by GraphPad Version 9.1. RESULTS During the study period, 1,027 patients with singleton pregnancies were included. 174 (16.9%) had a risk >1:100 at first trimester combined screening. Combining the background risk, MAP, UtA-PI, and PlGF only, the cut-off to obtain a screen positive rate (SPR) of 11% is ≥1:75. Outcomes were available for 968/1,027 (94.3%) of all patients; 951 resulted in live birth. Fifteen (1.58%) developed classical preeclampsia (PE), 23 (2.42%) developed PE according to the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP) definition. CONCLUSION First trimester combined screening for PE and prevention with LDA results in a low prevalence of PE. The screening algorithm performs according to expectations; however, the cut-off of >1:100 results in a SPR above the accepted range and a cut-off of ≥1:75 should be considered for screening. More data are needed to evaluate, if these results are representative for the general Swiss population.
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- Fabienne Trottmann
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Bern, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland,
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Bern, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Bern, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Bern, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Bern, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Amylidi‐Mohr S, Lang C, Mosimann B, Fiedler GM, Stettler C, Surbek D, Raio L. First-trimester glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and maternal characteristics in the prediction of gestational diabetes: An observational cohort study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2022; 102:294-300. [PMID: 36524557 PMCID: PMC9951355 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to investigate the extent to which gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can be predicted in the first trimester by combining a marker of growing interest, glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and maternal characteristics. MATERIAL AND METHODS This observational study was conducted in the outpatient obstetric department of our institution. The values of HbA1c and venous random plasma glucose were prospectively assessed in the first trimester of pregnancy. We determined maternal characteristics that were independent predictors from the regression analysis and calculated areas under the receiver-operating curves by combining the maternal age, body mass index, previous history of GDM, and first-degree family history for diabetes mellitus. Moreover we investigated the predictive capability of HbA1c to exclude GDM. Patients with a first-trimester HbA1c level of 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) or more were excluded. The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02139254. RESULTS We included 785 cases with complete dataset. The prevalence of GDM was 14.7% (115/785). Those who developed GDM had significantly higher HbA1c and random plasma glucose values (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.0002, respectively). In addition, they had a higher body mass index, were more likely to have a history of GDM and/or a first-degree family history of diabetes. When these maternal characteristics were combined with the first-trimester HbA1c and random plasma glucose the combined area under the receiver operating characteristics curve was 0.76 (95% CI 0.70-0.81). CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that HbA1c and random plasma glucose values combined with age, body mass index, and personal and family history, allow the identification of women in the first trimester who are at increased risk of developing GDM.
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- Sofia Amylidi‐Mohr
- Department of Gynecology and ObstetricsUniversity Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and ObstetricsUniversity Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and ObstetricsUniversity Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Laboratory of MedicineUniversity Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Diabetology and EndocrinologyUniversity Hospital Inselspital Bern, University of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and ObstetricsUniversity Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and ObstetricsUniversity Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University of BernBernSwitzerland
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Trottmann F, Mollet AE, Amylidi-Mohr S, Surbek D, Raio L, Mosimann B. Integrating Combined First Trimester Screening for Preeclampsia into Routine Ultrasound Examination. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2022; 82:333-340. [PMID: 35250382 PMCID: PMC8893983 DOI: 10.1055/a-1534-2599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction
The Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) London has developed a first trimester screening algorithm for preeclampsia (PE), based on maternal characteristics and past risk
factors, mean arterial pressure (MAP), uterine artery pulsatility index (UtA-PI), and placental growth factor (PlGF). The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of integrating PE
screening into routine practice.
Material and Methods
All pregnancies with a fetal crown-rump length of 45 – 84 mm presenting to our ultrasound department between January 2014 and September 2020 were included in
this analysis. Screening for PE was offered to singleton pregnancies only. The number of screening tests performed in the eligible population was assessed and the reasons for missed
screenings identified with the help of the electronic clinical database. SPSS Statistics 25 and GraphPad version 8.0 for Windows were used for statistical analysis.
Results
6535 pregnancies were included, 4510 (69.0%) of which were screened for PE. The percentage of patients being offered PE screening increased over the years from 63.1 to 96.7%
(r
s
= 0.96; p = 0.003), while the rate of screenings performed in eligible patients remained stable at a median [range] of 86.2% [78.0 – 91.8%] (p = ns). 2025 (31.0%)
pregnancies were not screened for PE, 1306 (64.5%) because they were not eligible for screening. 145 (2.2%) women explicitly declined PE screening; their background risk was lower than that
of women who accepted screening.
Conclusion
Our study shows that integration of PE screening into the routine first trimester ultrasound scan is feasible and widely accepted by pregnant women and health care
providers.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fabienne Trottmann
- Department of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, University Hospital Insel Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, University Hospital Insel Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, University Hospital Insel Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, University Hospital Insel Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, University Hospital Insel Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, University Hospital Insel Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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