Placental pathology, perinatal death, neonatal outcome, and neurological development: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: The placenta plays a crucial role during pregnancy for growth and development of the fetus. Less than optimal placental performance may result in morbidity or even mortality of both mother and fetus. Awareness among pediatricians, however, of the benefit of placental findings for neonata...

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Main Authors: Annemiek M Roescher, Albert Timmer, Jan Jaap H M Erwich, Arend F Bos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3934891?pdf=render