2022
NAFTNet retrospective report on the treatment of anti-Ro/SSA mediated fetal heart block with dexamethasone
Sunderji S, Peyvandi S, Jaeggi E, Szwast A, Ryan G, Tessier F, Siddiqui S, Cuneo B, Sheth S, Treadwell M, Frommelt M, Turan S, Copel J, Emery S, Rand L, Moon-Grady AJ, Network F. NAFTNet retrospective report on the treatment of anti-Ro/SSA mediated fetal heart block with dexamethasone. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2022, 35: 9263-9270. PMID: 35014577, DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2022.2025536.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive pregnanciesPrimary outcomePregnancy complicationsPregnancy outcomesPremature deliverySecondary outcomesNorth American Fetal Therapy Network (NAFTNet) centersRo/SSA-positive pregnanciesRetrospective multi-center cohort studyAnti-Ro/SSAMulti-center cohort studyFetal heart blockOverall pregnancy complicationsBetter pregnancy outcomesPoor pregnancy outcomesUse of dexamethasoneTerms of efficacyHigh rateFetal dyadsMaternal comorbiditiesAntibody positivityExpectant managementMaternal diseaseNeonatal morbidityPreterm delivery
2020
Treatment and outcome of 370 cases with spontaneous or post‐laser twin anemia–polycythemia sequence managed in 17 fetal therapy centers
Tollenaar L, Slaghekke F, Lewi L, Ville Y, Lanna M, Weingertner A, Ryan G, Arévalo S, Khalil A, Brock C, Klaritsch P, Hecher K, Gardener G, Bevilacqua E, Kostyukov K, Bahtiyar M, Kilby M, Tiblad E, Oepkes D, Lopriore E, Middeldorp J, Haak M, Klumper F, Akkermans J, Delagrange H, Pandya V, Faiola S, Favre R, Hobson S, Rodo C, Thilaganathan B, Papanna R, Greimel P, de Sousa M, Carlin A, Gladkova K, Copel J. Treatment and outcome of 370 cases with spontaneous or post‐laser twin anemia–polycythemia sequence managed in 17 fetal therapy centers. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 56: 378-387. PMID: 32291846, PMCID: PMC7497010, DOI: 10.1002/uog.22042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTwin anemia-polycythemia sequenceFetal therapy centersMonochorionic twin pregnanciesPost-laser twin anemia-polycythemia sequenceExpectant management groupSevere neonatal morbidityIntrauterine transfusionExpectant managementPerinatal mortalitySelective feticideTwin pregnanciesLaser surgeryNeonatal morbidityDelivery groupIUT groupDiagnosis of TAPSMiddle cerebral artery peak systolic velocityFetal middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocityBirth intervalLaser surgery groupProlongation of pregnancyTherapy CenterPeak systolic velocityLarge international cohortMedian diagnosis
2014
Doppler abnormalities in monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies with discordant growth
Zuckerwise L, Nayeri U, Abdel-Razeq S, Copel J, Bahtiyar M. Doppler abnormalities in monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies with discordant growth. Journal Of Perinatology 2014, 35: 387-389. PMID: 25521562, DOI: 10.1038/jp.2014.223.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDoppler flow velocity waveformsFlow velocity waveformsDiscordant growthVelocity waveformsTwin gestationsSmall fetusesAbnormal umbilical artery Doppler flow velocity waveformsUmbilical artery Doppler flow velocity waveformsMonochorionic diamniotic twin gestationsMonochorionic diamniotic twin pregnanciesNeonatal intensive care unitDiamniotic twin gestationsMCDA twin pairsDiamniotic twin pregnanciesEnd-diastolic flowLow Apgar scoreBirth weight discordanceDiscordant fetal growthIntensive care unitTwin transfusion syndromeDoppler velocity waveformsT-testElectronic medical recordsTwin pairsStudent's t-test
2004
Indications for Fetal Echocardiography
Small M, Copel J. Indications for Fetal Echocardiography. Pediatric Cardiology 2004, 25: 210-222. PMID: 15360114, DOI: 10.1007/s00246-003-0587-z.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsEchocardiographyFemaleFetal DiseasesFetal HeartHeart Defects, CongenitalHumansPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsUltrasonography, Prenatal
1996
Is the fetal brain‐sparing effect a risk factor for the development of intraventricular hemorrhage in the preterm infant?
Mari G, Abuhamad A, Keller M, Verpairojkit B, Ment L, Copel J. Is the fetal brain‐sparing effect a risk factor for the development of intraventricular hemorrhage in the preterm infant? Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 8: 329-332. PMID: 8978007, DOI: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1996.08050329.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiddle cerebral artery pulsatility indexCerebral artery pulsatility indexBrain-sparing effectArtery pulsatility indexIntrauterine growth restrictionIntraventricular hemorrhagePulsatility indexPreterm laborAntenatal exposureGestational ageMean birth weightNeonatal intraventricular hemorrhageRespiratory distress syndromeMiddle cerebral arteryFirst postnatal weekApgar scoreCesarean sectionNecrotizing enterocolitisPreterm infantsBrain sparingDistress syndromeWeeks' gestationCerebral arteryIUGR fetusesDoppler studies
1995
The predictive value of maternal serum testing for detection of fetal anemia in red blood cell alloimmunization
Moise K, Perkins J, Sosler S, Brown S, Saade G, Carpenter R, Thorp J, Ludomirski A, Wilkins I, Grannum P, Copel J. The predictive value of maternal serum testing for detection of fetal anemia in red blood cell alloimmunization. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1995, 172: 1003-1009. PMID: 7892839, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(95)90034-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRed blood cell alloimmunizationFetal anemiaMarsh scoreReceiver operator characteristic curveCoombs titersRed blood cell antibodiesMaternal antibody titersGroups of fetusesMaternal serum testingCharacteristic curveMaternal serum testsMaternal titersCell antibodiesAntigen statusGestational agePregnant womenAntibody titersSerum testingSerum testFetal hematocritInvasive testingFetal bloodKruskal-Wallis testAnemiaFetal disease
1991
Introduction to Doppler Velocimetry in Obstetrics
Rotmensch S, Copel J, Hobbins J. Introduction to Doppler Velocimetry in Obstetrics. Obstetrics And Gynecology Clinics Of North America 1991, 18: 823-843. PMID: 1803304, DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8545(21)00254-0.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsDoppler Echocardiography and Color Flow Mapping
Copel J, Hobbins J, Kleinman C. Doppler Echocardiography and Color Flow Mapping. Obstetrics And Gynecology Clinics Of North America 1991, 18: 845-851. PMID: 1803305, DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8545(21)00255-2.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsEchocardiography, DopplerFemaleFetal HeartHumansPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsUltrasonography, PrenatalAlloimmune disorders and pregnancy.
Copel J, Gollin Y, Grannum P. Alloimmune disorders and pregnancy. Seminars In Perinatology 1991, 15: 251-6. PMID: 1656530.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
1986
Congenital heart disease and extracardiac anomalies: Associations and indications for fetal echocardiography
Copel J, Pilu G, Kleinman C. Congenital heart disease and extracardiac anomalies: Associations and indications for fetal echocardiography. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1986, 154: 1121-1132. PMID: 2939723, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(86)90773-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal MusclesAbnormalities, Drug-InducedAbnormalities, MultipleCentral Nervous SystemChromosome AberrationsChromosome DisordersCongenital AbnormalitiesDigestive System AbnormalitiesEchocardiographyFemaleFetal HeartHeart Defects, CongenitalHumansInfant, NewbornPhenylketonuriasPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy in DiabeticsPrenatal DiagnosisRespiratory System AbnormalitiesUrogenital AbnormalitiesConceptsCongenital heart diseaseHeart diseaseExtracardiac anomaliesFetal echocardiographyCardiac evaluationMaternal diabetesNeonatal managementDiaphragmatic herniaDuodenal atresiaPediatric literatureRenal dysplasiaCorpus callosumDifferential diagnosisEsophageal atresiaMeckel-Gruber syndromeReported associationsEchocardiographyPrenatal identificationSystemic defectsDiseaseAtresiaCoexistent defectsAssociationIndicationsDiabetes
1985
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in pregnancy: Two case studies
Reiss R, Copel J, Roberts N, Hobbins J. Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in pregnancy: Two case studies. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1985, 153: 564-565. PMID: 4061519, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(85)90475-2.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAlbinismDelivery, ObstetricFemaleHemorrhagic DisordersHumansPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPuerto RicoSyndromeUnited States