Adverse outcome of isolated fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix despite close monitoring

D. V. Valsky; D. Rosenak; D. Hochner-Celnikier; S. Porat; S. Yagel

doi:10.1002/pd.897

Adverse outcome of isolated fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix despite close monitoring

D. V. Valsky, D. Rosenak, D. Hochner-Celnikier, S. Porat, S. Yagel^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

39 Scopus citations

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein (FIUV) varix-a focal dilatation of the umbilical vein-is an uncommon entity. Outcome varies from spontaneous resolution to fetal death. We describe here the experience of our center with this perplexing entity. Methods: Case series review of seven cases of isolated FIUV treated in a tertiary care center from 2000 to 2003. Results: We describe seven cases of isolated FIUV varix with varying natural history, follow-up strategies, and fetal outcome. In one of the cases, intrauterine fetal demise occurred despite close follow-up. Conclusions: We suggest that the course of FIUV is unpredictable, with a high fetal mortality rate. Close fetal monitoring with early delivery at 34 weeks' gestation should be advocated.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	451-454
Number of pages	4
Journal	Prenatal Diagnosis
Volume	24
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/pd.897
State	Published - Jun 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Intrauterine fetal demise
Umbilical vein Doppler
Umbilical vein varix

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Access to Document

10.1002/pd.897

Cite this

@article{d6ead770f67c4f2bb7e448c40863e026,

title = "Adverse outcome of isolated fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix despite close monitoring",

abstract = "Background and Objectives: Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein (FIUV) varix-a focal dilatation of the umbilical vein-is an uncommon entity. Outcome varies from spontaneous resolution to fetal death. We describe here the experience of our center with this perplexing entity. Methods: Case series review of seven cases of isolated FIUV treated in a tertiary care center from 2000 to 2003. Results: We describe seven cases of isolated FIUV varix with varying natural history, follow-up strategies, and fetal outcome. In one of the cases, intrauterine fetal demise occurred despite close follow-up. Conclusions: We suggest that the course of FIUV is unpredictable, with a high fetal mortality rate. Close fetal monitoring with early delivery at 34 weeks' gestation should be advocated.",

keywords = "Intrauterine fetal demise, Umbilical vein Doppler, Umbilical vein varix",

author = "Valsky, {D. V.} and D. Rosenak and D. Hochner-Celnikier and S. Porat and S. Yagel",

year = "2004",

month = jun,

doi = "10.1002/pd.897",

language = "אנגלית",

volume = "24",

pages = "451--454",

journal = "Prenatal Diagnosis",

issn = "0197-3851",

publisher = "John Wiley and Sons Ltd",

number = "6",

}

TY - JOUR

T1 - Adverse outcome of isolated fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix despite close monitoring

AU - Valsky, D. V.

AU - Rosenak, D.

AU - Hochner-Celnikier, D.

AU - Porat, S.

AU - Yagel, S.

PY - 2004/6

Y1 - 2004/6

N2 - Background and Objectives: Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein (FIUV) varix-a focal dilatation of the umbilical vein-is an uncommon entity. Outcome varies from spontaneous resolution to fetal death. We describe here the experience of our center with this perplexing entity. Methods: Case series review of seven cases of isolated FIUV treated in a tertiary care center from 2000 to 2003. Results: We describe seven cases of isolated FIUV varix with varying natural history, follow-up strategies, and fetal outcome. In one of the cases, intrauterine fetal demise occurred despite close follow-up. Conclusions: We suggest that the course of FIUV is unpredictable, with a high fetal mortality rate. Close fetal monitoring with early delivery at 34 weeks' gestation should be advocated.

AB - Background and Objectives: Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein (FIUV) varix-a focal dilatation of the umbilical vein-is an uncommon entity. Outcome varies from spontaneous resolution to fetal death. We describe here the experience of our center with this perplexing entity. Methods: Case series review of seven cases of isolated FIUV treated in a tertiary care center from 2000 to 2003. Results: We describe seven cases of isolated FIUV varix with varying natural history, follow-up strategies, and fetal outcome. In one of the cases, intrauterine fetal demise occurred despite close follow-up. Conclusions: We suggest that the course of FIUV is unpredictable, with a high fetal mortality rate. Close fetal monitoring with early delivery at 34 weeks' gestation should be advocated.

KW - Intrauterine fetal demise

KW - Umbilical vein Doppler

KW - Umbilical vein varix

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=3042819224&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.1002/pd.897

DO - 10.1002/pd.897

M3 - ???researchoutput.researchoutputtypes.contributiontojournal.systematicreview???

C2 - 15229845

AN - SCOPUS:3042819224

SN - 0197-3851

VL - 24

SP - 451

EP - 454

JO - Prenatal Diagnosis

JF - Prenatal Diagnosis

IS - 6

ER -

Adverse outcome of isolated fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix despite close monitoring

Abstract

Keywords

UN SDGs

Access to Document

Other files and links

Fingerprint

Cite this