Vol. 34 (8) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Doppler evaluation of blood flow in fetal inferior vena cava during 48-hours Atosiban administration in spontaneous preterm labor.

OBJECTIVES: The aims were to evaluate whether any changes in blood flow in fetal inferior vena cava (IVC) are observed during Atosiban tocolysis within the first 48 hours of therapy.

METHODS: Detailed Doppler evaluation of blood flow in fetal IVC was performed prior to Atosiban administration and after 24 and 48 .....