Considerations for delivery of infants with congenital abnormalities.
The antepartum evaluation of fetuses with congenital anomalies includes consideration of peripartum variables, such as route of delivery, gestational age, and location of each, which may impact eventual outcomes. In this article, the controversies, risks, and benefits surrounding peripartum interventions for various fetal congenital anomalies are discussed.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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