title: The placenta and its significance in neonatal outcome.
abstract: The placenta should not be overlooked as a source of much valuable diagnostic information. Close evaluation of the placenta and its attached membranes may reveal further information. Essential data may be obtained from pathologic examination, and if questions exist, specimens should be retained with proper care.
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida Medical School, Tampa, USA.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gilbert-Barness
mesh_terms: D000652:Amniotic Band Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology; D002821:Chorioamnionitis / Q000503:physiopathology; D003656:Decidua / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008470:Meconium / Q000502:physiology; D010920:Placenta / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology*; D010922:Placenta Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple / Q000502:physiology; D014469:Umbilical Arteries / Q000502:physiology; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000502:physiology