Background: An early form of preeclampsia is rare. Abnormal placentation, placental perfusion dis... more Background: An early form of preeclampsia is rare. Abnormal placentation, placental perfusion disorders, and inflammatory cytokine release will have an effect on the fetus and newborn. Material and methods: The study group consisted of preterm newborns whose mothers had a history of preeclampsia and a gestational age of between 30 weeks and 34 weeks + 6 days. The control group consists of neonates matched for gestational age with the case group, whose mothers had normal blood pressure. The incidence and severity of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), intraventricular hemorrhage, hypoglycemia, pH gas changes, and hematological parameters were analyzed in the two groups. Results: The study group of preterm neonates had a lower birth weight than the control group (p < 0.001). Most of the deliveries in the group of newborns exposed to preeclampsia were performed by cesarean section. Severe forms of RDS were two times more frequent in the group of newborns exposed to preeclampsia com...
Objective: A prospective study was carried out in premature newborns with respiratory distress sy... more Objective: A prospective study was carried out in premature newborns with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and asphyxia at birth in order to identify and analyze the effects of RDS on proteins. Material and Methods: Protein peroxidation was studied using the Reznick spectrophotometric method. The study group included 14 premature newborns with respiratory distress and asphyxia at birth. The control group
Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2014
Fetal pleural effusion is most frequently a marker of chylothorax. It is usually unilateral and f... more Fetal pleural effusion is most frequently a marker of chylothorax. It is usually unilateral and frequently located on the right side, due to the anatomical position of the thoracic duct. Fetal hydro thorax can be either primary or secondary to chromosomal, cardio vascular, hematologic, liver or metabolic diseases, con genital infections and skeletal dysplasia, or placenta or cord abnormalities. Congenital chylothorax in the newborn can be associated with symptoms of severe respiratory distress, requiring rapid evacuation and respiratory support. In chylothorax, the appea rance of the fluid is milky, yellowish, with a high cell count and increased level of triglycerides. The treatment of neonatal chylothorax involves removal of substantial effusion, pleural drainage and initiation of a special diet to limit chylothorax fluid restoration. This paper presents the case of a premature newborn at a gestational age of 36 weeks, with fetal hydrothorax, which was diagnosed in utero at 28 weeks of pregnancy. After the initial resorption of the pleural effusion, it restored in parallel with the increasing quantity of ingested breast milk.
Fetal inflammatory response syndrome is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortalit... more Fetal inflammatory response syndrome is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the dynamics of the plasmatic value of pro-inflammatory cytokines: tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and neutrophil activating peptide 78 (ENA-78) and the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in the first and third day of life and the correlation with neonatal morbidities and mortality. The current research was designed as a prospective case control study included 80 neonates hospitalized at the 3rd level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
Background: Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare form of genodermatosis produced by different gene mut... more Background: Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare form of genodermatosis produced by different gene mutations. The junctional form of the disease (JEB-PA) can associate pyloric atresia, renal abnormalities, and aplasia cutis congenita. Case Description: A case of a male preterm newborn with suspicion of digestive tube malformation at fetal ultrasound and who was born by cesarian section. At birth, he presented extensive cutaneous aplasia on the lower limbs and bilaterally under ears; outer ear agenesis; nasal septum hypoplasia; micrognathia; multiple blisters on the face, trunk, and limbs; lower limb deformities and absence of toe nails. Pathological examination following a surgical procedure with unfavorable outcome showed pyloric atresia, junctional form of epidermolysis bullosa and aplasia cutis congenita. Homozygous variants in two genes were identified: c.3111+1G>A in ITGB4 (class 5) and c.1498G>T in KRT10 (class 3). Conclusion: The particularity of our case is the novel finding of a coincidental occurrence in the context of consaguinity of two mutations in the ITGB4 and KRT10 genes, and clinical characteristics of epidermolysis bullosa.
Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome with coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection affected pre... more Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome with coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection affected pregnant women during the pandemic. Immunological particularity of this population and the increased need for medical assistance placed this population in a high-risk category for SARS-Cov-2 infection. Owing to high contamination risk and limited studies regarding vertical transmission, the labor and delivery of positive women required particular conditions. Cesarean section probably proved to be the optimal option for delivery of infants to reduce the risk of infection during birth. The aim of the present study was to present the management and outcome of infants born to mothers confirmed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) prior to delivery. This is a longitudinal, retrospective study, analyzing demographics, laboratory data and management of neonates born to mothers with diagnosis of SARS-Cov-2 infection. The results showed that 5 neonates were born to SARS-Cov-2-positive mothers, all by Cesarean section and had a negative reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) test. None of the women breastfed during the hospital stay. The negative RT-qPCR test allowed us to reduce the hospital stay of infants and care in non-isolated areas. In summary, in the present study, vertical or perinatal transmission of the infection was not present. The testing of the pregnant women, their isolation and delivery in safe conditions for the medical staff were possible, with the latter using adequate protection equipment to limit their infection and the risk for the newborns.
Background and objectives: Premature newborns have a number of oxidative stress-inducing disorder... more Background and objectives: Premature newborns have a number of oxidative stress-inducing disorders. Antioxidant defense is deficient in premature newborns. Hydrogen donors can be used to evaluate the non-enzymatic antioxidant defense. By measuring hydrogen donors, a group of antioxidants can be assessed: tocopherol, ascorbic acid, and glutathione. These represent the most relevant group of non-enzymatic antioxidants. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the non-enzymatic antioxidant defense capacity of premature newborns by measuring hydrogen donors. Materials and Methods: We evaluated the non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity by hydrogen donor measurement in 24 premature newborns with various oxidative stress-inducing disorders and in 14 premature newborns without oxidative stress-inducing conditions. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistica program (v. 8, StatSoft, Round Rock, TX, USA). Differences between groups were tested with Wilcoxon matched test for quantit...
Background: An early form of preeclampsia is rare. Abnormal placentation, placental perfusion dis... more Background: An early form of preeclampsia is rare. Abnormal placentation, placental perfusion disorders, and inflammatory cytokine release will have an effect on the fetus and newborn. Material and methods: The study group consisted of preterm newborns whose mothers had a history of preeclampsia and a gestational age of between 30 weeks and 34 weeks + 6 days. The control group consists of neonates matched for gestational age with the case group, whose mothers had normal blood pressure. The incidence and severity of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), intraventricular hemorrhage, hypoglycemia, pH gas changes, and hematological parameters were analyzed in the two groups. Results: The study group of preterm neonates had a lower birth weight than the control group (p < 0.001). Most of the deliveries in the group of newborns exposed to preeclampsia were performed by cesarean section. Severe forms of RDS were two times more frequent in the group of newborns exposed to preeclampsia com...
Objective: A prospective study was carried out in premature newborns with respiratory distress sy... more Objective: A prospective study was carried out in premature newborns with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and asphyxia at birth in order to identify and analyze the effects of RDS on proteins. Material and Methods: Protein peroxidation was studied using the Reznick spectrophotometric method. The study group included 14 premature newborns with respiratory distress and asphyxia at birth. The control group
Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2014
Fetal pleural effusion is most frequently a marker of chylothorax. It is usually unilateral and f... more Fetal pleural effusion is most frequently a marker of chylothorax. It is usually unilateral and frequently located on the right side, due to the anatomical position of the thoracic duct. Fetal hydro thorax can be either primary or secondary to chromosomal, cardio vascular, hematologic, liver or metabolic diseases, con genital infections and skeletal dysplasia, or placenta or cord abnormalities. Congenital chylothorax in the newborn can be associated with symptoms of severe respiratory distress, requiring rapid evacuation and respiratory support. In chylothorax, the appea rance of the fluid is milky, yellowish, with a high cell count and increased level of triglycerides. The treatment of neonatal chylothorax involves removal of substantial effusion, pleural drainage and initiation of a special diet to limit chylothorax fluid restoration. This paper presents the case of a premature newborn at a gestational age of 36 weeks, with fetal hydrothorax, which was diagnosed in utero at 28 weeks of pregnancy. After the initial resorption of the pleural effusion, it restored in parallel with the increasing quantity of ingested breast milk.
Fetal inflammatory response syndrome is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortalit... more Fetal inflammatory response syndrome is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the dynamics of the plasmatic value of pro-inflammatory cytokines: tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and neutrophil activating peptide 78 (ENA-78) and the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in the first and third day of life and the correlation with neonatal morbidities and mortality. The current research was designed as a prospective case control study included 80 neonates hospitalized at the 3rd level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
Background: Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare form of genodermatosis produced by different gene mut... more Background: Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare form of genodermatosis produced by different gene mutations. The junctional form of the disease (JEB-PA) can associate pyloric atresia, renal abnormalities, and aplasia cutis congenita. Case Description: A case of a male preterm newborn with suspicion of digestive tube malformation at fetal ultrasound and who was born by cesarian section. At birth, he presented extensive cutaneous aplasia on the lower limbs and bilaterally under ears; outer ear agenesis; nasal septum hypoplasia; micrognathia; multiple blisters on the face, trunk, and limbs; lower limb deformities and absence of toe nails. Pathological examination following a surgical procedure with unfavorable outcome showed pyloric atresia, junctional form of epidermolysis bullosa and aplasia cutis congenita. Homozygous variants in two genes were identified: c.3111+1G>A in ITGB4 (class 5) and c.1498G>T in KRT10 (class 3). Conclusion: The particularity of our case is the novel finding of a coincidental occurrence in the context of consaguinity of two mutations in the ITGB4 and KRT10 genes, and clinical characteristics of epidermolysis bullosa.
Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome with coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection affected pre... more Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome with coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection affected pregnant women during the pandemic. Immunological particularity of this population and the increased need for medical assistance placed this population in a high-risk category for SARS-Cov-2 infection. Owing to high contamination risk and limited studies regarding vertical transmission, the labor and delivery of positive women required particular conditions. Cesarean section probably proved to be the optimal option for delivery of infants to reduce the risk of infection during birth. The aim of the present study was to present the management and outcome of infants born to mothers confirmed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) prior to delivery. This is a longitudinal, retrospective study, analyzing demographics, laboratory data and management of neonates born to mothers with diagnosis of SARS-Cov-2 infection. The results showed that 5 neonates were born to SARS-Cov-2-positive mothers, all by Cesarean section and had a negative reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) test. None of the women breastfed during the hospital stay. The negative RT-qPCR test allowed us to reduce the hospital stay of infants and care in non-isolated areas. In summary, in the present study, vertical or perinatal transmission of the infection was not present. The testing of the pregnant women, their isolation and delivery in safe conditions for the medical staff were possible, with the latter using adequate protection equipment to limit their infection and the risk for the newborns.
Background and objectives: Premature newborns have a number of oxidative stress-inducing disorder... more Background and objectives: Premature newborns have a number of oxidative stress-inducing disorders. Antioxidant defense is deficient in premature newborns. Hydrogen donors can be used to evaluate the non-enzymatic antioxidant defense. By measuring hydrogen donors, a group of antioxidants can be assessed: tocopherol, ascorbic acid, and glutathione. These represent the most relevant group of non-enzymatic antioxidants. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the non-enzymatic antioxidant defense capacity of premature newborns by measuring hydrogen donors. Materials and Methods: We evaluated the non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity by hydrogen donor measurement in 24 premature newborns with various oxidative stress-inducing disorders and in 14 premature newborns without oxidative stress-inducing conditions. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistica program (v. 8, StatSoft, Round Rock, TX, USA). Differences between groups were tested with Wilcoxon matched test for quantit...
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