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Does Lung Ultrasound Have a Role in the Clinical Management of Pregnant Women with SARS COV2 Infection?

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  • Maria Grazia Porpora

    (Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Lucia Merlino

    (Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Luisa Masciullo

    (Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Rossella D’Alisa

    (Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Gabriella Brandolino

    (Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Cecilia Galli

    (Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Casimiro De Luca

    (Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Francesco Pecorini

    (Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Giovanni Battista Fonsi

    (Department of Surgery, “Pietro Valdoni”, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Andrea Mingoli

    (Department of Surgery, “Pietro Valdoni”, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Cristiana Franchi

    (Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Alessandra Oliva

    (Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Lucia Manganaro

    (Department of Radiological, Oncological, and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Claudio Maria Mastroianni

    (Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Maria Grazia Piccioni

    (Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy)

Abstract

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is a major health threat. Pregnancy can lead to an increased susceptibility to viral infections. Although chest computed tomography (CT) represents the gold standard for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, lung ultrasound (LUS) could be a valid alternative in pregnancy. The objectives of this prospective study were to assess the role of LUS in the diagnosis of lung involvement and in helping the physicians in the management of affected patients. Thirty pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection were admitted at the obstetrical ward of our Hospital. Mean age was 31.2 years, mean gestational age 33.8 weeks. Several LUS were performed during hospitalization. The management of the patients was decided according to the LUS score and the clinical conditions. Mean gestational age at delivery was at 37.7 weeks, preterm birth was induced in 20% of cases for a worsening of the clinical conditions. No neonatal complications occurred. In 9 cases with a high LUS score, a chest CT was performed after delivery. CT confirmed the results of LUS, showing a significant positive correlation between the two techniques. LUS seems a safe alternative to CT in pregnancy and may help in the management of these patients.

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  • Maria Grazia Porpora & Lucia Merlino & Luisa Masciullo & Rossella D’Alisa & Gabriella Brandolino & Cecilia Galli & Casimiro De Luca & Francesco Pecorini & Giovanni Battista Fonsi & Andrea Mingoli & Cr, 2021. "Does Lung Ultrasound Have a Role in the Clinical Management of Pregnant Women with SARS COV2 Infection?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(5), pages 1-16, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:5:p:2762-:d:513426
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    1. Rosa Sessa & Simone Filardo & Luisa Masciullo & Marisa Di Pietro & Antonio Angeloni & Gabriella Brandolino & Roberto Brunelli & Rossella D’Alisa & Maria Federica Viscardi & Emanuela Anastasi & Maria G, 2023. "SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pregnancy: Clues and Proof of Adverse Outcomes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-15, February.

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