Effects of hypobaric hypoxia on the fetoplacental unit: the morphometric diffusing capacity of the villous membrane at high altitude
OS Reshetnikova, GJ Burton, AP Milovanov - American journal of obstetrics …, 1994 - Elsevier
Objective: Our purpose was to determine whether the human placenta is able to adapt
structurally to hypobaric hypoxia so as to increase its diffusing capacity. Study Design:
Material from 10 normal term placentas collected at each of three altitudinal levels in
Kirghizstan was analyzed stereologically. Data were compared by one-way analysis of
variance. Results: Within the overall sample group birth weight and placental weight
remained constant. There were no differences in villous and capillary surface areas or …
structurally to hypobaric hypoxia so as to increase its diffusing capacity. Study Design:
Material from 10 normal term placentas collected at each of three altitudinal levels in
Kirghizstan was analyzed stereologically. Data were compared by one-way analysis of
variance. Results: Within the overall sample group birth weight and placental weight
remained constant. There were no differences in villous and capillary surface areas or …
