Prognostic value of fetal growth and prenatal functional echocardiography in tetralogy of FALLOT.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) shows variability in neonatal outcomes, and identifying reliable prenatal predictors is essential for optimizing perinatal management. The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic value of feto-placental data and prenatal echocardiography in the third trimester in ToF and to compare these findings with a matched control population.

Material and methods

Multicenter prospective cohort study (2011-2023) at two referral centers (BCNatal and University Hospital of Gießen and Marburg). The cohort included 63 fetuses with isolated ToF and 66 healthy controls. All fetuses underwent a third trimester ultrasound and comprehensive echocardiography with 2D speckle tracking. Severe small-for-gestational age (SGA) was defined as estimated fe

SUBMITTER: Nogue L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12942062 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature