A. Pegkou, Z. Fasoulakis, K. Tasias, M.I. Chatziioannou, G. Asimakopoulos, M. Theodora, G. Daskalakis, P. Antsaklis
Background: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a life-threatening condition occurring in newborns, characterized by a defect in the diaphragm that allows abdominal organs to migrate into the thoracic cavity. This report presents a case of CDH, outlining its diagnosis …
Erifyli Kostoglou
Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency that occurs in approximately 1% of vaginal deliveries. This situation is related with neonatal morbidity and mortality as long as maternal complications. The management of shoulder dystocia should be quick in order to avoid serious consequences …
Thomas Ntounis, Sofoklis Stavros, Antonios Koutras, Alexandros Katrachouras, Dimitrios Lentzaris, Aikaterini Domali, Kyriacos Konis, Peter Drakakis
A 19-year-old female patient was presented to our clinic for a pregnancy follow-up during which primary toxoplasmosis infection was diagnosed. The patient was successfully treated with spiramycin and finally delivered normally a healthy boy, on term. Serological tests (ELISA) for detection of anti-toxoplasma antibodies along with ultrasonography findings on the fetus are the gold standard for the diagnosis …