1998
New Down syndrome screening algorithm: Ultrasonographic biometry and multiple serum markers combined with maternal age
Bahado-Singh R, Oz A, Kovanci E, Deren O, Copel J, Baumgarten A, Mahoney J. New Down syndrome screening algorithm: Ultrasonographic biometry and multiple serum markers combined with maternal age. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1998, 179: 1627-1631. PMID: 9855608, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(98)70036-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHumerus length measurementsSerum markersDown syndromeMaternal ageTriple screenHumerus lengthMultiple stepwise logistic regression analysisTriple-marker serum screeningSerum analytesStepwise logistic regression analysisScreening algorithmHigh-risk populationFetal Down syndromeMultiple serum markersDown syndrome screeningHuman chorionic gonadotropinLogistic regression analysisNew screening algorithmDown's syndrome screening efficiencyPrenatal Down syndrome screeningDown syndrome detectionFalse positive rateSerum screenSingleton fetusesUnconjugated estriol
1996
Ultrasonographically adjusted midtrimester risk of trisomy 21 and significant chromosomal defects in advanced maternal age
Bahado-Singh R, Deren Ö, Tan A, D'Ancona R, Hunter D, Copel J, Mahoney M. Ultrasonographically adjusted midtrimester risk of trisomy 21 and significant chromosomal defects in advanced maternal age. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 175: 1563-1568. PMID: 8987942, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(96)70107-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced maternal ageMaternal ageDown syndromeNormal ultrasonographyUltrasonography resultsAbdominal circumferenceNuchal thicknessAnatomic defectsChromosomal defectsSmaller abdominal circumferenceChoroid plexus cystsFetal Down syndromeReceiver operator characteristic curveStepwise logistic regressionAbnormal ultrasonography resultsBasis of ageDown syndrome detectionUltrasonographic resultsNormal groupChromosome defectsBiparietal diameterRisk tablesTrisomy 21SyndromeShort humerus