Abstract | AIMS: Severe preterm fetal growth restriction (FGR) remote from term is problematic. We aimed to investigate the effect of maternally-administered antithrombin on maternal and neonatal outcomes. A prospective, one-arm, pilot study was performed in 14 women with severe FGR (≤5th centile) at <28 weeks of gestation, without hypertensive disorders. Maternal plasma concentrations of soluble Feline McDonough Sarcoma (FMS)-like trypsin kinase-1 (sFlt-1) and placental growth factor (PlGF) were measured and categorized into three groups: group 1; low sFlt-1 and high PlGF, group 2; moderate sFlt-1 and low PlGF, and group 3; high sFlt-1 and low PlGF. Antithrombin was administered for 3 days. The incidence of perinatal mortality, infant morbidity, and the period of pregnancy prolongation were compared. RESULTS: In group 1 (n=4), their pregnancies were extended for longer periods and the maternal and infant outcomes were good. The prolongation periods were shorter in groups 2 (n=3) and 3 (n=7), which resulted in poor maternal [severe preeclampsia or hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count ( HELLP) syndrome] and infant outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: The evaluation of the maternal sFlt-1 and PlGF at 21-27 weeks of gestation is useful in the managements of severe FGR. Antithrombin treatment could prolong the pregnancies with low sFlt-1 and high PlGF without negatively affecting maternal or fetal health.
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Authors | Midori Fujisaki, Ken Furuta, Masanao Ohhashi, Seishi Furukawa, Yuki Kodama, Yasuyuki Kawagoe, Hiroshi Sameshima, Tsuyomu Ikenoue |
Journal | Journal of perinatal medicine
(J Perinat Med)
Vol. 45
Issue 7
Pg. 837-842
(Oct 26 2017)
ISSN: 1619-3997 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 27914214
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Antithrombins
(therapeutic use)
- Biomarkers
(blood)
- Female
- Fetal Growth Retardation
(drug therapy)
- Humans
- Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced
(blood, prevention & control)
- Pilot Projects
- Pregnancy
- Prospective Studies
- Young Adult
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