Why the study?
What maternal factors influence the prenatal diagnosis of transposition of the great arteries?
What maternal factors influence the prenatal diagnosis of transposition of the great arteries?
Maternal obesity is a significant factor contributing to missed prenatal diagnosis of transposition of the great arteries, suggesting a need for reassessment or fetal echocardiography in obese patients.
Maternal obesity may increase missed prenatal TGA diagnoses; leaves open whether adjusted screening protocols improve detection rates.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to highlight the factors that may affect prenatal diagnosis of transposition of the great arteries (TGA) in order to improve it. METHODS: This is a retrospective study performed between 2004 and 2009 in the maternity units from North of France. We identified a total of 68 cases of TGA (isolated or associated with only VSD or coarctation of aorta), of which 32 (47.1%) had prenatal diagnosis (PND+) and 36 did not (PND-). Maternal characteristics and ultrasound factors were studied in relation to PND. RESULTS: Maternal weight and body mass index were significantly higher in the PND- group (70.4 kg and 26.5 kg/m(2) vs 63.6 kg and 23.6 kg/m(2) , respectively). Maternal obesity (body mass index >30) was significantly more frequent in the PND- group (27.8% vs 12.5%). More than a quarter of TGA (28.1%) were diagnosed during the third trimester. CONCLUSION: Obesity is the main cause of missed PND of TGA. Obese patients with suboptimal prenatal scans may benefit from reassessment of fetal cardiac anatomy and/or from referral for fetal echocardiography.
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