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ArticleItalian journal of pediatrics2018

Clinical cardiac assessment in newborns with prenatally diagnosed intrathoracic masses.

Ingrid Anne Mandy Schierz, Mario Giuffrè, Ettore Piro, Maria Clara Leone, Giuseppa Pinello, Giovanni Corsello

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Article in Italian journal of pediatrics, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Ingrid Anne Mandy SchierzNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOUP "P. Giaccone", Department of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Via Alfonso Giordano n. 3, 90127, Palermo, Italy. inschier@tin.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7444-4948
Mario GiuffrèNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOUP "P. Giaccone", Department of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Via Alfonso Giordano n. 3, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
Ettore PiroNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOUP "P. Giaccone", Department of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Via Alfonso Giordano n. 3, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
Maria Clara LeoneNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOUP "P. Giaccone", Department of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Via Alfonso Giordano n. 3, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
Giuseppa PinelloNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOUP "P. Giaccone", Department of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Via Alfonso Giordano n. 3, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
Giovanni CorselloNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOUP "P. Giaccone", Department of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Via Alfonso Giordano n. 3, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone" di Palermo · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCongenital space-occupying thoracic malformations and diaphragmatic hernia have in common pulmonary hypoplasia. Our study aims to assess cardiac involvement during post-natal adaptation.

methodsA retrospective study was carried out on newborns with prenatally diagnosed intrathoracic mass. Gathering for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), 35 neonates were compared for clinical course, cardiovascular enzymes, ECG, and ultrasound.

resultsThe analysis revealed a high left heart defect rate in patients with severe RDS, without being influenced by the laterality. Ultrasound or laboratory assessment did not detect altered cardiac dimension or cardiomyopathy. Solely ECG signs of right ventricular strain were found. Increased QT-dispersion, T-wave and cardiac variability alterations in the first hours were all expression of non-specific cardiac repolarization disorders but predict worse outcome.

conclusionsAlthough RDS is the predominant symptom, slight cardiac dysfunctions should be recognized for prompt treatment. Conventional examinations for postnatal adaption should be integrated by complementary investigations.

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Abnormalities, MultipleCohort StudiesElectrocardiographyFemaleHeart Defects, CongenitalHernias, Diaphragmatic, CongenitalHumansInfant, NewbornMalePrenatal DiagnosisPrognosisRespiratory Distress Syndrome, NewbornRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSurvival RateUltrasonography, DopplerCardiovascular abnormalitiesCongenital diaphragmatic herniaRespiratory system abnormalitiesRetrospective study

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PMID30134984
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