Ectopia Cordis as a Lethal Neonatal Condition: A Case Report from Bahrain and a Literature Review by Shereen M. Mohamed, Hasan M. Isa, Amarjit K. Sandhu

“…Considering the poor prognosis for the fetus, conservative management during the prenatal period was chosen.…”
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How to Perform a Fetotomy in Cattle: An Illustrated Guide by Myriam Jimenez, Carlos Risco, Klibs N. Galvao

“… To perform a fetotomy means to dissect (to cut apart) a dead fetus in utero. Fetotomy is applicable particularly to cows because of the size of the uterus and the opportunity to introduce instruments to the full depth of the fetus. …”
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How to Perform a Fetotomy in Cattle: An Illustrated Guide by Myriam Jimenez, Carlos Risco, Klibs N. Galvao

“… To perform a fetotomy means to dissect (to cut apart) a dead fetus in utero. Fetotomy is applicable particularly to cows because of the size of the uterus and the opportunity to introduce instruments to the full depth of the fetus. …”
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Assessment of Nuchal Translucency Nasal Bone and Ductus Venosus Flow in the First Trimester: Pregnancy Outcomes by Şafak Özdemirci, Deniz Esinler, Funda Özdemirci, Melek Bilge, Funda Akpınar, İnci Kahyaoğlu

“…We had 3 fetuses with Down syndrome. Among these 3 fetuses, we noted NT≥3.5 mm in 1 fetus, absence of nasal bone in 1 fetus and abnormal DV flow in 1 fetus. …”
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Intrauterine Fetal Surgery Current Approaches by Ayla Eser, Nermin Köşüş, Aydın Köşüş, Müberra Namlı Kalem, Nilüfer Akgün, Ebru Yüce

“…This is because the risks involved for both the mother and the fetus during and after the operation are often much more than the benefit to be achieved. …”
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Gut microbiota interacting with vitamin D but not anandamide might contribute to the pathogenesis of preeclampsia: a preliminary study by Xiao-Qiang Han, Xiao-Qiang Han, Hui-Hui Jiang, Meng-Ling Chen, Meng-Ling Chen, De-Yang Han, De-Yang Han, Su-Fen Zhou, Su-Fen Zhou, Jin-Wen Wang, Shu-Shen Ji, Ling-Yun Wang, Jing-Wei Lou, Ming-Qun Li, Ming-Qun Li

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Current Concepts of Immunology and Diagnosis in Amniotic Fluid Embolism by Michael D. Benson

“…Current thinking about pathophysiology has shifted away from embolism toward a maternal immune response to the fetus. Two immunologic mechanisms have been studied to date. …”
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Advanced Ovarian Pregnancy: A Case Report of Misdiagnosis and Surgical Outcomes by Noppamart Whangteeranon, Pang Pinyochotiwong

“…This case resulted in the delivery of a dead fetus and a sudden massive hemorrhage that occurred after placental detachment. …”
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Congenital Gastric Outlet Obstruction and Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis: A Prenatal Sonographic Diagnosis of a Case with Hydrothorax and Ascites by A. Yisau Abdulkadir, O. A. M. Adesiyun, A. Adisa Fawole, A. Peter Aboyeji

“…A case of a male fetus with sonographic diagnosis of hydrops fetalis at 19-week gestation is reported. …”
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Ultrasonographic detection of fetal sexing in nanny goat by Eman H. Lazim, Barra D. Al-Watar

“…Similarly, a total of 11 female fetuses were accurately diagnosed, and four fetuses were incorrectly detected. …”
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Prenatal Diagnosis of Isolated Lissencephaly by Ultrasonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Case Report by Mehmet Serdar Kütük, Mehmet Dolanbay, Mahmut Tuncay Özgün, Hülya Akgün, Ali Yıkılmaz

“… We present the abnormal sonographic findings in the brain of a 26-week fetus, which increased the suspicion of isolated lissencephaly. …”
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Novel serum biomarkers for early diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus—a review by Michał Kunicki, Natalia Rzewuska, Paulina Sopońska, Agata Pawłosek, Iwona Sowińska, Anna Kloska

“…Undiagnosed or poorly managed GDM is associated with both short- and long-term complications in the fetus and mother. The pathogenesis of GDM is complex and has not yet been fully elucidated. …”
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Differential Diagnosis of Amniotic Band and Intrauterine Synechiae in Second Trimester Pregnancy: Case Report by Bekir Kahveci, Yasemin Dogan, Gaye Kahveci, Muhammet Hanifi Bademkiran

“…Ultrasonography revealed contraction ring in the right groin area of the first fetus but second fetus was healthy. The diagnosis of ABS is based upon the presence of characteristic structural findings on prenatal ultrasound or postnatal physical examination. …”
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A Case of Vasa Previa Diagnosed at Term: Elective Caesarean Section with Good Feto-Maternal Outcomes by Nathania N, Gurnadi JI, Rinaldi A, Rahmanita T

“…Early prenatal diagnosis using transvaginal ultrasound could increase the survival rate of the fetus if followed by sufficient management after diagnosis. …”
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Clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy by Yu. B. Uspenskaya, A. A. Sheptulin

“…Severity of ICP and complication risk for mother and fetus correlate to the degree of bile acids elevation. …”
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Antenatal Sonographic Diagnosis of Pharyngeal Teratoma: Our Experience of a Rare Case with Review of the Literature by M. Varras, Ch. Akrivis, Ch. Plis, G. Tsoukalos

“…Termination of pregnancy was achieved using misoprostol. A female stillborn fetus with a weight of 250 g and length of 25.5 cm was delivered. …”
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Doppler Impedance Changes at the Fetal Brain Vessels in a Pregnancy Affected with a Multiple Combination of Uteroplacental Anomalies by José Morales-Roselló, Núria Peralta Llorens

“…This cerebral low-impedance state, usually found before labor, and considered an adaptive mechanism developed to protect the fetus at term from labor asphyxia, was present for an unknown reason at 20 weeks. …”
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Identification of a Fetal De Novo Splice Variant in ARCN1 Associated With Growth and Skeletal Abnormalities by Wencong He, Zejun Yang, Jianjian Cui, Ruilin Ma, Hui Tao, Yanan Li, Yin Zhao, Yang Pan, Jue Li

“…Objective:. To report a fetus with ARCN1-related syndrome caused by a novel de novo heterozygous variant, highlighting the importance of early genetic diagnosis in prenatal care. …”
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A Case of Placental Mesenchymal Dysplasia by Shigeki Taga, Junko Haraga, Mari Sawada, Aya Nagai, Dan Yamamoto, Ryoji Hayase

“…An ultrasonography revealed a normal fetus with a large multicystic placenta, measuring 125 × 42 × 80 mm. …”
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Trap Sequence: Case Report by Sümeyra Nergiz, Selda Demircan Sezer, Sündüz Özlem Altınkaya, Mert Küçük, Alparslan Ünsal, Ali Rıza Odabaşı, Hasan Yüksel

“…It is characterized with a recipient fetus exhibiting lethal anomalies including acardia and a pump fetus supplying blood by vascular anastomosis in the placenta. …”
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