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Taşdemir Ü, Eyisoy ÖG, Karaman A, Demirci O. Ultrasonographic evaluation of fetal posterior fossa anomalies: Six years experience of a tertiary center. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2025; 53:24-32. [PMID: 39275886 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to reveal ultrasonographic features, associated anomalies and genetic errors in posterior fossa anomalies. As secondary aim postnatal outcomes of the cases were reviewed. METHODS We conducted a retrospective case series from 2018 to 2024 involving fetuses with posterior fossa anomalies (PFA). Terminated cases confirmed by radiologic and postmortem pathologic findings and cases confirmed by postnatal clinical findings were included in the study. RESULTS A total of 138 cases were included. In 81 (59%) cases there were multipl anomalies including cranial anomalies other than posterior fossa in 31 (22%) and non-central nerve system anomalies in 69 (50%) cases. Of the 94 cases born, 28 (20%) died within a median of 2 months, within 1.5 years at the latest. Of the 66 (48%) cases still living, 30 (22%) have neurodevelopmental delay in Denver II Turkish standardized test. CONCLUSIONS It is crucial to have accurate and standardized prenatal classification and a multidisciplinary approach in fetuses with PFA. Specific ultrasonographic findings may be diagnostic especially where fetal MRI is not always available. We offer "arrow sign" to be tested whether it is accurate to diagnose Joubert syndrome by ultrasonography.
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- Ümit Taşdemir
- Department of Obstetrics, Division of Perinatology, Konya City Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics, Division of Perinatology, Yozgat City Hospital, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics, Zeynep Kamil Women and Children Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics, Division of Perinatology, Zeynep Kamil Women and Children Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Mappa I, Marra MC, Patelli C, Lu JLA, D'Antonio F, Rizzo G. Effects of uterine Doppler on midbrain growth and cortical development in late onset fetal growth restricted fetuses: a prospective cross-sectional study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2024; 37:2318604. [PMID: 38373847 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2024.2318604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate midbrain growth, including corpus callusum (CC), cerebellar vermis (CV) and cortical development in late fetal growth restriction (FGR) depending on uterine artery (UtA) Pulsatility Index (PI) values. METHODS This was a prospective study including singleton fetuses with late FGR characterized by abnormal cerebral placental ratio (CPR). According to UtA PI values, the FGR fetuses were subdivided into normal ≤95th centile) and abnormal (>95th centile). Neurosonography was performed at 33-44 weeks of gestations to assess CC and CV lengths and the depth of Sylvian fissure (SF), parieto-occipital (POF) and calcarine fissures (CF). Neurosonographic variables were normalized for fetal head circumference size. RESULTS The study cohort included 60 fetuses with late FGR, 39 with normal UtA PI and 21 with abnormal PI values. The latter group showed significant differences in CC (median (interquartile range) normal 35.9 (28.49-45.53) vs abnormal UtA PI 25.31(19.76-35.13) mm; p < 0.0022), CV (normal 25.78 (18.19-29.35) abnormal UtA PI 17.03 (14.07-24.16)mm; p = 0.0067); SF (normal 10.58 (8.99-11.97)vs abnormal UtA PI 7.44 (6.23-8.46) mm; p < 0.0001), POF (normal 6.85 (6.35-8.14) vs abnormal UtA PI 4.82 (3.46-7.75) mm; p < = 0.0184) and CF (normal 04.157 (2.85-5.41) vs abnormal UtA PI 2.33 (2.49-4.01)); p < 0.0382). CONCLUSIONS Late onset FGR fetuses with abnormal UtA PI showed shorter CC and CV length and delayed cortical development compared to those with normal uterine PI. These findings support the existence of a link between abnormal brain development and changes in utero placental circulation.
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- Ilenia Mappa
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università di Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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Mappa I, Marra MC, Pietrolucci ME, Lu JLA, D'Antonio F, Rizzo G. Midline structures and cortical development in late-onset fetal growth restriction according to Doppler status: prospective study. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2024; 64:228-235. [PMID: 38279964 DOI: 10.1002/uog.27598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Fetuses with late-onset growth restriction (FGR) have a higher risk of suboptimal neurocognitive performance after birth. Previous studies have reported that impaired brain and cortical development can start in utero. The primary aim of this study was to report midline structure growth and cortical development in fetuses with late-onset FGR according to its severity; the secondary aim was to elucidate whether the severity of FGR, as defined by the presence of abnormal Doppler findings, plays a role in affecting brain growth and maturation. METHODS This was a prospective observational study that included fetuses with late-onset FGR (defined according to the Delphi FGR criteria) undergoing neurosonography between 32 and 34 weeks' gestation. Midline structure (corpus callosum (CC) and cerebellar vermis (CV)) length and cortical development, including the depth of the Sylvian (SF), parieto-occipital (POF) and calcarine (CF) fissures, were compared between late-onset FGR, small-for-gestational-age (SGA) and appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) fetuses. Subgroup analysis according to the severity of FGR (normal vs abnormal fetal Doppler) was also performed. Univariate analysis was used to analyze the data. RESULTS A total of 52 late-onset FGR fetuses with normal Doppler findings, 60 late-onset FGR fetuses with abnormal Doppler findings, 64 SGA fetuses and 100 AGA fetuses were included in the analysis. When comparing AGA controls with SGA fetuses, late-onset FGR fetuses with normal Doppler findings and late-onset FGR fetuses with abnormal Doppler findings, there was a progressive and significant reduction in the absolute values of the following parameters: CC length (median (interquartile range (IQR)), 43.5 (28.9-56.1) mm vs 41.9 (27.8-51.8) mm vs 38.5 (29.1-50.5) mm vs 31.7 (23.8-40.2) mm; K = 26.68; P < 0.0001), SF depth (median (IQR), 14.5 (10.7-16.8) mm vs 12.7 (9.8-15.1) mm vs 11.9 (9.1-13.4) mm vs 8.3 (6.7-10.3) mm; K = 75.82; P < 0.0001), POF depth (median (IQR), 8.6 (6.3-11.1) mm vs 8.1 (5.6-10.4) mm vs 7.8 (6.1-9.3) mm vs 6.6 (4.2-8.0) mm; K = 45.06; P < 0.0001) and CF depth (median (IQR), 9.3 (6.7-11.5) mm vs 8.2 (5.7-10.7) mm vs 7.7 (5.2-9.4) mm vs 6.3 (4.5-7.2) mm; K = 46.14; P < 0.0001). Absolute CV length was significantly higher in AGA fetuses compared with all other groups, although the same progressive pattern was not noted (median (IQR), 24.9 (17.6-29.2) mm vs 21.6 (15.2-26.1) mm vs 19.1 (13.8-25.9) mm vs 21.0 (13.5-25.8) mm; K = 16.72; P = 0.0008). When the neurosonographic variables were corrected for fetal head circumference, a significant difference in the CC length and SF, POF and CF depths, but not CV length, was observed only in late-onset FGR fetuses with abnormal Doppler findings when compared with AGA and SGA fetuses. CONCLUSIONS Fetuses with late-onset FGR had shorter CC length and delayed cortical development when compared with AGA fetuses. After controlling for fetal head circumference, these differences remained significant only in late-onset FGR fetuses with abnormal Doppler. These findings support the existence of a link between brain development and impaired placental function. © 2024 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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- I Mappa
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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Mappa I, Marra MC, Pietrolucci ME, Angela Lu JL, D'Antonio F, Rizzo G. Effects of umbilical vein flow on midbrain growth and cortical development in late onset fetal growth restricted fetuses: a prospective cross-sectional study. J Perinat Med 2024; 52:423-428. [PMID: 38296222 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2023-0487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate midbrain growth, including corpus callusum (CC) and cerebellar vermis (CV) and cortical development in late fetal growth restricted (FGR) subclassified according to the umbilical vein blood flow (UVBF) values. METHODS This was a prospective study on singleton fetuses late FGR with abnormal placental cerebral ratio (PCR). FGR fetuses were further subdivided into normal (≥fifth centile) and abnormal ( RESULTS The study cohort included 60 late FGR, 31 with normal UVBF/AC and 29 with abnormal UVBF/AC values. The latter group showed significant differences in CC (median (interquartile range (IQR) normal 0.96 (0.73-1.16) vs. abnormal UVBF/AC 0.60 (0.47-0.87); p<0.0001)), CV (normal 1.04 (0.75-1.26) vs. abnormal UVBF (AC 0.76 (0.62-1.18)); p=0.0319), SF (normal 0.83 (0.74-0.93) vs. abnormal UVBF/AC 0.56 (0.46-0.68); p<0.0001), POF (normal 0.80 (0.71-0.90) vs. abnormal UVBF/AC l 0.49 (0.39-0.90); p≤0.0072) and CF (normal 0.83 (0.56-1.01) vs. abnormal UVBF/AC 0.72 (0.53-0.80); p<0.029). CONCLUSIONS Late onset FGR fetuses with of reduced umbilical vein flow showed shorter CC and CV length and a delayed cortical development when compared to those with normal umbilical vein hemodynamics. These findings support the existence of a link between abnormal brain development and changes in umbilical vein circulation.
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- Ilenia Mappa
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università di Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università di Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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Mappa I, Marra MC, Pietrolucci ME, Lu JLA, Di Mascio D, D'Antonio F, Rizzo G. Effects of gender on fetal cortical development: a secondary analysis of a prospective cross-sectional study. J Perinat Med 2024; 52:114-116. [PMID: 37851901 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2023-0349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The primary objective was to evaluate the effects of fetal sex on fetal cortical development in low-risk pregnancies. Secondary objective was the evaluate the impact of gestational age. METHODS This was a secondary analysis of a prospective cross-sectional study on low-risk fetuses undergoing fetal neurosonography between 19 and 34 weeks of gestation. The depth of Sylvian Fissure (SF), Parieto Occipital Fissure (POF) and Calcarine Fissure (CF) were evaluated and related to fetal sex. Neurosonographic variables were normalized for fetal head circumference and expressed as multiple of the median (MoM). RESULTS A total of 344 fetuses were considered (173 male, 171 female). The baseline characteristic of the two groups were similar except a higher birthweight present in male fetuses (p=0.044). The depth SF (p=0.023) CF (p=0.014) and POF (p=0.046) showed significantly higher values in male fetuses when all the gestational age range was considered. However, when data were controlled for gestational age, these differences resulted significant only after 28 weeks. CONCLUSIONS Differences in cortical development related to gender occur after 28 weeks of gestation with an increase depth of SF, POF and CF in male fetuses.
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- Ilenia Mappa
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Roma La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università di Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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D'Antonio F, Di Mascio D, Mappa I, Rizzo G. Too short or too long: impact of corpus callosal measurement on prenatal counseling. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2024; 63:123-124. [PMID: 38165997 DOI: 10.1002/uog.27545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Linked article: This Correspondence comments on Corroenne et al. Click here to view the article.
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- F D'Antonio
- Center for Fetal Care and High-Risk Pregnancy, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Marra MC, Pietrolucci ME, Mappa I, Lu JLA, Di Mascio D, D'Antonio F, Rizzo G. Modeling fetal cortical development by quantile regression for gestational age and head circumference: a prospective cross sectional study. J Perinat Med 2023; 51:1212-1219. [PMID: 37596832 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2023-0176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To develop charts for fetal brain cortical structures following a proposed standardized methodology and using quantile regression. METHODS Prospective cross-sectional study including 344 low-risk singleton pregnancies between 19 and 34 weeks of gestation. The depth of Sylvian (SF), Parieto-occipital (POF) and Calcarine fissures (CF) were measured on ultrasound images using a standardized technique and their changes were evaluated by quantile regression as a function of gestational age (GA) interval or head circumference (HC). RESULTS The measurements of SF, POF and CF depth significantly increased with gestation. Linear models better described the changes of cortical variables with GA and HC. When the fit of sulci depth with GA and HC were compared, a close relationship was highlighted for the latter variable. CONCLUSIONS We provided prospective charts of fetal cortical development using quantile regression and following a strict standardized methodology These new charts may help in better identifying cases at higher risk of abnormal cortical neurodevelopment.
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- Maria Chiara Marra
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Roma La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università di Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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