Quantitative assessment of placental morphology may identify specific causes of stillbirth
I Ptacek, A Smith, A Garrod, S Bullough, N Bradley… - BMC clinical …, 2016 - Springer
Background Stillbirth is frequently the result of pathological processes involving the
placenta. Understanding the significance of specific lesions is hindered by qualitative …
placenta. Understanding the significance of specific lesions is hindered by qualitative …
In a genomic era, placental pathology still holds the key in the nondysmorphic stillbirth
J Campbell, K Armstrong… - Pediatric and …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To explore the relative utility of genetic testing in contrast to placental pathology in
explaining causation of death in the structurally normal stillborn population. Methods A …
explaining causation of death in the structurally normal stillborn population. Methods A …
Placental findings in singleton stillbirths
H Pinar, RL Goldenberg, MA Koch… - Obstetrics & …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVE: To compare placental lesions for stillbirth cases and live birth controls in a
population-based study. METHODS: Pathologic examinations were performed on placentas …
population-based study. METHODS: Pathologic examinations were performed on placentas …
Abnormalities of the placenta
A Heazell - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2012 - Springer
Normal placental structure and function is essential for a healthy pregnancy; the placenta is
responsible for nutrient and oxygen transport, removal of waste products, protection from …
responsible for nutrient and oxygen transport, removal of waste products, protection from …
Examining the link between placental pathology, growth restriction, and stillbirth
RM Silver - Best practice & research Clinical obstetrics & …, 2018 - Elsevier
Stillbirth, often defined as death of a fetus≥ 20 weeks of gestation, is emotionally
devastating for families and caregivers. It is often associated with fetal growth restriction …
devastating for families and caregivers. It is often associated with fetal growth restriction …
The placenta and adverse pregnancy outcomes–opening the black box?
A Heazell - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2015 - Springer
A healthy placenta is critical for a healthy pregnancy. Conversely, abnormal placental
structure and function is seen in conditions which are associated with stillbirth including …
structure and function is seen in conditions which are associated with stillbirth including …
Systematic review of placental pathology reported in association with stillbirth
I Ptacek, NJ Sebire, JA Man, P Brownbill, AEP Heazell - Placenta, 2014 - Elsevier
Introduction Histopathological examination of the placenta is recommended to determine the
cause of stillbirth. Although some reports find causal or contributory placental abnormalities …
cause of stillbirth. Although some reports find causal or contributory placental abnormalities …
The placenta in stillbirth
TY Khong - Current Diagnostic Pathology, 2006 - Elsevier
Stillbirth is an absolute indication for pathological examination of the placenta. Placental
histopathology can shed light on the cause of the stillbirth and help in the management of …
histopathology can shed light on the cause of the stillbirth and help in the management of …
Placental findings contributing to fetal death, a study of 120 stillbirths between 23 and 40 weeks gestation
D Kidron, J Bernheim, R Aviram - Placenta, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Intrauterine fetal death is an agonizing, often unpredictable event.
Autopsies of stillborn fetuses, including placentas, are performed to clarify the cause of …
Autopsies of stillborn fetuses, including placentas, are performed to clarify the cause of …
IFPA Gabor Than Award Lecture: Recognition of placental failure is key to saving babies' lives
AEP Heazell, SA Worton, LE Higgins, E Ingram… - Placenta, 2015 - Elsevier
In high-income countries, placental failure is implicated in up to 65% of cases of stillbirth.
Placental failure describes the situation where the placenta cannot meet the fetus' needs …
Placental failure describes the situation where the placenta cannot meet the fetus' needs …