2021
Special Report of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Placenta Accreta Spectrum Ultrasound Marker Task Force: Consensus on definition of markers and approach to the ultrasound examination in pregnancies at risk for placenta accreta spectrum
Shainker SA, Coleman B, Timor I, Bhide A, Bromley B, Cahill AG, Gandhi M, Hecht JL, Johnson KM, Levine D, Mastrobattista J, Philips J, Platt L, Shamshirsaz AA, Shipp TD, Silver RM, Simpson LL, Copel JA, Abuhamad A, Medicine S. Special Report of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Placenta Accreta Spectrum Ultrasound Marker Task Force: Consensus on definition of markers and approach to the ultrasound examination in pregnancies at risk for placenta accreta spectrum. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 224: b2-b14. PMID: 33386103, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlacenta accreta spectrumUltrasound examinationAmerican CollegePrenatal ultrasound evaluationMaternal-fetal medicineAbnormal placental attachmentTask ForcePlacenta percretaMaternal morbidityPlacenta accretaPlacenta incretaAdherent placentaCesarean deliveryUltrasound evaluationDiagnostic medical sonographySonographic markersUltrasound markersPlacental attachmentExpert consensusInvasive placentationDefinition of markersPrenatal detectionAmerican RegistryUltrasoundPregnancy
2020
Electrocardiographic QT Intervals in Infants Exposed to Hydroxychloroquine Throughout Gestation
Friedman DM, Kim M, Costedoat-Chalumeau N, Clancy R, Copel J, Phoon CK, Cuneo B, Cohen R, Masson M, Wainwright BJ, Zahr N, Saxena A, Izmirly P, Buyon JP. Electrocardiographic QT Intervals in Infants Exposed to Hydroxychloroquine Throughout Gestation. Circulation Arrhythmia And Electrophysiology 2020, 13: e008686. PMID: 32907357, PMCID: PMC7668319, DOI: 10.1161/circep.120.008686.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntiviral AgentsCardiotoxicityDrug Administration ScheduleDrug MonitoringElectrocardiographyFemaleFetal BloodFetal HeartGestational AgeHeart BlockHeart RateHumansHydroxychloroquineInfantInfant, NewbornMalePredictive Value of TestsPregnancyRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsBlood levelsSSA/Ro antibodiesHistorical healthy controlsHydroxychloroquine blood levelsCord blood levelsCongenital heart blockSystemic lupus erythematosusTrimester of pregnancyEfficacy of hydroxychloroquineCoronavirus disease-19Electrocardiographic QT intervalCOVID-19 studiesPostnatal ECGRo antibodiesIndividual pregnanciesLupus erythematosusQTc prolongationAntiviral therapyHeart blockClinical efficacyRheumatic conditionsDrug exposureMaternal useCord bloodDisease-19Treatment 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
2019
Gottesfeld-Hohler Memorial Foundation Risk Assessment for Early-Onset Preeclampsia in the United States: Think Tank Summary.
Copel JA, Platt LD, Hobbins JC, Afshar Y, Grechukhina O, Mallampati D, Bromley B, Caughey AB, Grobman W, Han CS, Nicolaides K, Pettker C, Saade G, Sibai B, Simhan H, Sonek J, Werner E, Chescheir N. Gottesfeld-Hohler Memorial Foundation Risk Assessment for Early-Onset Preeclampsia in the United States: Think Tank Summary. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 135: 36-45. PMID: 31809427, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003582.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsEarly-onset preeclampsiaSubstantial economic burdenCost-effectiveness dataAspirin prophylaxisNeonatal morbidityPreterm preeclampsiaProphylactic usePreventive strategiesEconomic burdenPreeclampsiaCurrent professional guidelinesRisk assessment strategiesRisk assessmentPractice changeDifferent assessment toolsSpecific knowledge gapsAspirinUnited StatesTarget populationConsequent interventionsFeasibility of implementationProfessional guidelinesAssessment toolAvailable literatureRisk
2011
Assessment of the fetal thymus by two‐ and three‐dimensional ultrasound during normal human gestation and in fetuses with congenital heart defects
Li L, Bahtiyar M, Buhimschi C, Zou L, Zhou Q, Copel J. Assessment of the fetal thymus by two‐ and three‐dimensional ultrasound during normal human gestation and in fetuses with congenital heart defects. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 37: 404-409. PMID: 20886509, DOI: 10.1002/uog.8853.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Prenatal Course of Isolated Muscular Ventricular Septal Defects Diagnosed Only by Color Doppler Sonography
Bahtiyar MO, Dulay AT, Weeks BP, Friedman AH, Copel JA. Prenatal Course of Isolated Muscular Ventricular Septal Defects Diagnosed Only by Color Doppler Sonography. Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine 2008, 27: 715-720. PMID: 18424646, DOI: 10.7863/jum.2008.27.5.715.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCohort StudiesDown SyndromeEchocardiographyFemaleFetal DevelopmentFetal DiseasesFetal HeartFollow-Up StudiesGestational AgeHeart Septal Defects, VentricularHumansInfant, NewbornNuchal Translucency MeasurementPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentTripletsTwinsUltrasonography, Doppler, ColorUltrasonography, PrenatalConceptsVentricular septal defectColor Doppler examinationMuscular VSDDoppler examinationSeptal defectStudy groupIsolated muscular ventricular septal defectTrisomy 21Isolated ventricular septal defectMuscular ventricular septal defectsHigh-resolution ultrasound equipmentCommon congenital heart defectSmall muscular VSDMean gestational ageFetal echocardiographic examinationColor Doppler sonographyCongenital heart defectsPrenatal resolutionTriplet gestationsEchocardiographic examinationGestational ageCounseling patientsPerinatal courseTwin gestationsFirst trimester
2003
Delivery at 34 weeks is more costly than at 35 weeks in pregnancies with premature rupture of membranes
Magriples U, Crichton R, Ehrenkranz R, Copel J. Delivery at 34 weeks is more costly than at 35 weeks in pregnancies with premature rupture of membranes. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2003, 14: 22-25. PMID: 14563087, DOI: 10.1080/jmf.14.1.22.25.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPremature ruptureIntensive care unit stayPreterm premature ruptureMother-infant pairsUnit stayMaternal demographicsNeonatal morbidityPreterm PROMSingleton gestationsNeonatal interventionsNeonatal lengthRetrospective studyProspective dataRelative riskDelay of deliveryWeeksDirect costsSignificant differencesPatientsSignificant increaseStayInfantsDeliveryCost of deliveryRupture
2001
Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease affects preoperative acidosis in the newborn patient
Verheijen P, Lisowski L, Stoutenbeek P, Hitchcock J, Brenner J, Copel J, Kleinman C, Meijboom E, Bennink G. Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease affects preoperative acidosis in the newborn patient. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2001, 121: 798-803. PMID: 11279423, DOI: 10.1067/mtc.2001.112825.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongenital heart diseaseHeart diseaseLower base excessHeart obstructionMetabolic acidosisBase excessDuctus-dependent congenital heart diseasePrenatal diagnosisPostnatal diagnosisImproved long-term outcomesGroup of patientsArterial blood gasesLong-term outcomesCause of deathHigher lactate levelsDays of lifePrevention of acidosisSignificant differencesBiventricular repairPreoperative conditionCerebral damageRetrospective studySurgical outcomesPreoperative acidosisBlood gases
2000
Splenic artery Doppler peak systolic velocity predicts severe fetal anemia in rhesus disease
Bahado-Singh R, Oz U, Deren O, Kovanchi E, Hsu C, Copel J, Mari G. Splenic artery Doppler peak systolic velocity predicts severe fetal anemia in rhesus disease. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 182: 1222-1226. PMID: 10819862, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(00)70189-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDoppler peak systolic velocityPeak systolic velocitySevere anemiaSystolic velocityPrior transfusionsGestational ageHemoglobin deficitStudy groupSplenic artery peak systolic velocityMean peak systolic velocityPeak systolic velocity valuesMean gestational ageOverall study groupSevere fetal anemiaCord blood specimensSystolic velocity valuesNonhydropic fetusesMean hemoglobinRhesus diseaseFetal anemiaFetal hydropsStudy populationBlood specimensNormal fetusesFirst such reportNoninvasive Diagnosis by Doppler Ultrasonography of Fetal Anemia Due to Maternal Red-Cell Alloimmunization
Mari G, Deter R, Carpenter R, Rahman F, Zimmerman R, Moise K, Dorman K, Ludomirsky A, Gonzalez R, Gomez R, Oz U, Detti L, Copel J, Bahado-Singh R, Berry S, Martinez-Poyer J, Blackwell S. Noninvasive Diagnosis by Doppler Ultrasonography of Fetal Anemia Due to Maternal Red-Cell Alloimmunization. New England Journal Of Medicine 2000, 342: 9-14. PMID: 10620643, DOI: 10.1056/nejm200001063420102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBlood Flow VelocityBlood Group IncompatibilityCordocentesisErythroblastosis, FetalErythrocytesFemaleFetal BloodGestational AgeHemoglobinsHumansInfant, NewbornIsoantibodiesMiddle Cerebral ArteryPregnancyPregnancy Complications, HematologicProspective StudiesReference ValuesRh IsoimmunizationROC CurveSensitivity and SpecificityUltrasonography, Doppler, PulsedUltrasonography, PrenatalConceptsMaternal red cell alloimmunizationRed cell alloimmunizationMiddle cerebral arterySystolic blood flowCerebral arteryBlood flowSevere anemiaFetal anemiaDoppler ultrasonographyNormal fetusesHemoglobin concentrationFetal middle cerebral arteryPeak velocityFetal hemoglobin concentrationAbsence of hydropsPeak systolic velocityGestational ageModerate anemiaSystolic velocityHemoglobin valuesMild anemiaInvasive techniquesAlloimmunizationAnemiaArtery
1999
Gestational age standardized nuchal thickness values for estimating mid‐trimester Down's syndrome risk
Bahado‐Singh R, Oz U, Kovanci E, Deren O, Feather M, Hsu C, Copel J, Mahoney M. Gestational age standardized nuchal thickness values for estimating mid‐trimester Down's syndrome risk. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal Medicine 1999, 8: 37-43. PMID: 10090488, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1520-6661(199903/04)8:2<37::aid-mfm1>3.0.co;2-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA new splenic artery Doppler velocimetric index for prediction of severe fetal anemia associated with Rh alloimmunization
Bahado-Singh R, Oz U, Deren O, Pirhonen J, Kovanci E, Copel J, Onderoglu L. A new splenic artery Doppler velocimetric index for prediction of severe fetal anemia associated with Rh alloimmunization. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1999, 180: 49-54. PMID: 9914577, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70148-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMain splenic arterySevere fetal anemiaSevere anemiaHemoglobin deficitFetal anemiaSplenic arteryGestational ageDoppler velocimetric indicesDevelopment of hydropsNew Doppler indexVelocimetric indicesCase patientsDoppler indicesRh alloimmunizationRh sensitizationHealthy fetusesAnemiaFalse positive rateNoninvasive predictionDiastolic phaseAnemia detectionDoppler velocimetrySignificant correlationArteryCordocentesisA high-sensitivity alternative to “routine” genetic amniocentesis: Multiple urinary analytes, nuchal thickness, and age
Bahado-Singh R, Oz U, Kovanci E, Cermik D, Copel J, Mahoney M, Cole L. A high-sensitivity alternative to “routine” genetic amniocentesis: Multiple urinary analytes, nuchal thickness, and age. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1999, 180: 169-173. PMID: 9914599, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70170-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced maternal ageNuchal thicknessMaternal ageGenetic amniocentesisDown syndrome detection rateUrinary beta-core fragmentUrinary analytesMaternal age-related riskRisk thresholdSyndrome detection rateTotal study populationHigh-risk groupAge-related riskBeta-core fragmentRate of amniocentesisHuman chorionic gonadotropinDown syndrome riskDown's syndrome likelihood ratiosDown's syndrome screening efficiencyLikelihood ratioCommon indicationFalse positive rateNormal medianPregnant womenSyndrome risk
1998
Accurate detection of anomalies by routine ultrasonography in an indigent clinic population
Magriples U, Copel J. Accurate detection of anomalies by routine ultrasonography in an indigent clinic population. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1998, 179: 978-981. PMID: 9790383, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(98)70201-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentricular septal defectScreening ultrasonographyRoutine ultrasonographyClinic populationSeptal defectRoutine screening ultrasonographyImmediate neonatal periodTermination of pregnancyPositive predictive valueMisshapen earsNeonatal chartsExtralobar sequestrationGroup of sonographersWeeks' gestationGreat arteriesNeonatal periodRetrospective studyResident clinicUltrasonographic resultsImperforate anusIndigent populationObstetric ultrasonographyFetal monitoringUltrasonographyPredictive valueAutoimmune-Associated Congenital Heart Block: Demographics, Mortality, Morbidity and Recurrence Rates Obtained From a National Neonatal Lupus Registry
Buyon J, Hiebert R, Copel J, Craft J, Friedman D, Katholi M, Lee L, Provost T, Reichlin M, Rider L, Rupel A, Saleeb S, Weston W, Skovron M. Autoimmune-Associated Congenital Heart Block: Demographics, Mortality, Morbidity and Recurrence Rates Obtained From a National Neonatal Lupus Registry. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1998, 31: 1658-1666. PMID: 9626848, DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(98)00161-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongenital heart blockNeonatal lupus syndromeSSA/RoWeeks of gestationRecurrence rateLa antibodiesSubsequent pregnancySSA/Ro-SSB/La antibodiesAutoantibody-associated congenital heart blockDevelopment of CHBAnti-SSB/La antibodiesAnti-SSA/RoIsolated congenital heart blockClose echocardiographic monitoringLate second trimesterDays of lifeSSB/LaSufficient medical recordsMajor structural abnormalitiesMaternal autoantibodiesLupus syndromeNeonatal lupusEchocardiographic monitoringLupus RegistryHeart blockPrenatal prediction of neonatal outcome in the extremely low-birth-weight infant
Bahado-Singh R, Dashe J, Deren O, Daftary G, Copel J, Ehrenkranz R. Prenatal prediction of neonatal outcome in the extremely low-birth-weight infant. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1998, 178: 462-468. PMID: 9539509, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(98)70421-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal outcomesOverall survivalSevere morbidityGestational ageAbdominal circumferenceBackward stepwise logistic regression analysisStepwise logistic regression analysisSevere neonatal morbiditySignificant independent predictorsAbdominal circumference measurementsLogistic regression analysisObstetric decision makingPrenatal parametersNeonatal morbiditySingleton infantsWeight infantsIndependent predictorsFetal weightNeonatal dataBirth weightWeight pregnanciesObstetric estimatePrenatal predictorsParental counselingCategories of outcomes
1997
Prenatal sonographic findings in 187 fetuses with Down syndrome
Rotmensch S, Liberati M, Bronshtein M, Schoenfeld‐Dimaio M, Shalev J, Ben‐Rafael Z, Copel J. Prenatal sonographic findings in 187 fetuses with Down syndrome. Prenatal Diagnosis 1997, 17: 1001-1009. PMID: 9399347, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0223(199711)17:11<1001::aid-pd186>3.0.co;2-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdomenAbnormalities, MultipleDown SyndromeFemaleGestational AgeHumansUltrasonography, PrenatalVaginaConceptsDown syndrome fetusesSonographic findingsSyndrome fetusesFetal karyotypeDown syndromeNuchal fold thicknessAbnormal sonographic findingsInternal organ abnormalitiesPrenatal sonographic findingsDown syndrome detectionEchogenic bowelWeeks' gestationUltrasound scanSame fetusCystic hygromaCardiac defectsConcurrent malformationsFold thicknessStructural abnormalitiesOrgan abnormalitiesFetusesSyndromeAbnormalitiesSyndrome detectionGestationFirst-trimester growth restriction and fetal aneuploidy: The effect of type of aneuploidy and gestational age
Bahado-Singh R, Lynch L, Deren O, Morroti R, Copel J, Mahoney M, Williams J. First-trimester growth restriction and fetal aneuploidy: The effect of type of aneuploidy and gestational age. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1997, 176: 976-980. PMID: 9166154, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(97)70388-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCrown-rump lengthGestational ageTrisomy 18First trimester fetal growthFirst-trimester crown-rump lengthLength shorteningFirst-trimester growth restrictionLast menstrual periodReceiver operator characteristic curveFirst-trimester fetusesPrenatal diagnosis centerWeeks' gestationRisk pregnanciesFetal growthAneuploidy riskControl fetusesGrowth restrictionMenstrual periodNormal groupNormal fetusesTrimester fetusesAneuploid fetusesTrisomy 21Trisomy 13Down syndromeFetal transcerebellar diameter in Down syndrome.
Rotmensch S, Goldstein I, Liberati M, Shalev J, Ben-Rafael Z, Copel J. Fetal transcerebellar diameter in Down syndrome. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1997, 89: 534-7. PMID: 9083308, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(97)00076-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Adrenal artery velocity waveforms in the appropriate and small‐for‐gestational‐age fetus
Mari G, Uerpairojkit B, Abuhamad A, Copel J. Adrenal artery velocity waveforms in the appropriate and small‐for‐gestational‐age fetus. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 8: 82-86. PMID: 8883308, DOI: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1996.08020082.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGestational age fetusesArtery pulsatility indexFlow velocity waveformsPulsatility indexVelocity waveformsAdrenal arteryFetal heart rate decelerationsHeart rate decelerationsPreterm deliveryCesarean sectionGestational ageDoppler ultrasonographyAdrenal glandBlood flowHigh incidenceNormal fetusesFetusesRate decelerationConfidence intervalsSuccess rateArteryUltrasonographyGestationIncidence