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Eleanor Hoon Joo Rhee

Eleanor Hoon Joo Rhee

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine
eleanor.rhee@duke.edu
Box 3967 Med Ctr, Durham, NC
2608 Erwin Rd, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27705, Durham, NC 27705
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Selected Publications

Transvaginal Ovarian Cyst Drainage in Third Trimester to Facilitate Vaginal Delivery.

Journal Article AJP Rep · July 2023 Adnexal masses in the third trimester of pregnancy may obstruct the pelvic outlet precluding labor induction and vaginal delivery. Expectant versus surgical management of adnexal cysts in pregnancy must carefully weigh maternal-fetal benefits and risks. Si ... Full text Link to item Cite

Syphilis in Pregnancy.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · September 2019 IMPORTANCE: Since 2013, the United States has seen a rise in cases of congenital syphilis, culminating in a relative increase of 153% from 2013 to 2017 and 918 reported cases in 2017. In all, 50% to 80% of pregnant women with syphilis experience an adverse ... Full text Link to item Cite

Placental mesenchymal dysplasia: Key clinical and pathology features to aid in differentiation from molar pregnancy a case report

Journal Article Journal of Reproductive Medicine · June 1, 2019 BACKGROUND: Placental mesenchymal dysplasia (PMD) is a rare placental disorder characterized by placentomegaly. It carries a high incidence of adverse fetal outcomes, and its ultrasound appearance is similar to a partial hydatidiform mole and a complete hy ... Cite

Prenatal genetic diagnosis of Neu-Laxova syndrome.

Journal Article J Obstet Gynaecol · April 2018 Full text Link to item Cite

Pregnancy Outcomes Following Cervical Conization or Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedures.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · August 2017 BACKGROUND: Conservative excisional measures used to manage cervical dysplasia are often cited as risk factors for preterm labor in subsequent pregnancies. OBJECTIVE: We performed an evidence-based review of the obstetric complications following excisional ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hepatitis C in Pregnancy: Review of Current Knowledge and Updated Recommendations for Management.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · June 2017 IMPORTANCE: An estimated 1% to 2.5% of pregnant women in the United States are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV), which carries approximately a 6% risk of mother-to-infant transmission. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this article are to review the current evi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Risk Factors for Birth Defects.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · February 2017 IMPORTANCE: Major congenital abnormalities, or birth defects, carry significant medical, surgical, cosmetic, or lifestyle consequences. Such abnormalities may be syndromic, involving multiple organ systems, or can be isolated. Overall, 2% to 4% of live bir ... Full text Link to item Cite

Ultrasound Examination of the Fetal Heart.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · January 2017 Congenital heart disease (CHD) occurs in 4-13 per 1000 births in the United States. While many risk factors for CHD have been identified, more than 90% of cases occur in low-risk patients. Guidelines for fetal cardiac screening during the second trimester ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reproductive genetics

Chapter · 2017 Cite

Pregnancy Management After Bariatric Surgery.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · June 2016 Obesity is a source of major morbidity and mortality and is a growing concern worldwide. Maternal obesity is associated with increased maternal and fetal risks during pregnancy. Bariatric surgery has emerged as one of the most sustainable treatments for se ... Full text Link to item Cite

Abnormalities of Fetal Situs: An Overview and Literature Review.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · January 2016 The incidence of congenital heart disease is most commonly reported in 8 per 1000 live births. Situs anomalies are among the least common forms of congenital heart disease. This study defines situs and describes the variations of fetal situs anomalies. Sit ... Full text Link to item Cite

Perinatal Considerations in Women With Previous Diagnosis of Cancer.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · December 2015 As the average age that women have their first child increases and cancer therapies improve survival, obstetricians are more likely to care for pregnant women who have survived cancer. Managing these pregnancies can be challenging, as they may be associate ... Full text Link to item Cite

Controversies in the Management of Isolated Congenital Atrioventricular Block.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · August 2015 Congenital atrioventricular block (CAVB) affects approximately 2% of fetuses of mothers with anti-Ro or anti-La antibodies, regardless of maternal rheumatologic symptoms. Anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies are antinuclear antibodies commonly found in autoimmun ... Full text Link to item Cite

Characterization of antithrombin levels in pregnancy.

Journal Article Thromb Res · September 2014 OBJECTIVE: To characterize antithrombin (AT) levels in normal pregnancy. METHODS: We performed secondary analyses with data from 3 studies. Using a single measurement from each subject in the first analysis (cross-sectional), we correlated AT levels with g ... Full text Link to item Cite

Antenatal surveillance of fetal growth restriction.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · September 2012 Fetal growth restriction is a complex problem in modern obstetrics. It is a condition of suboptimal fetal growth based on a genetically predetermined potential and affects approximately 5% to 10% of pregnancies. It is traditionally defined as an estimated ... Full text Link to item Cite

The effects of magnesium sulfate on maternal and fetal platelet aggregation.

Journal Article J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med · May 2012 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate platelet function in mothers and fetuses/neonates exposed to magnesium sulfate intrapartum. METHODS: This was a prospective cohort study of mothers and fetuses/neonates exposed to magnesium sulfate intrapartum compared to mothers and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Influenza and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · April 2012 UNLABELLED: Vaccinations in pregnancy are an important aspect of prenatal care and of improving not only maternal health but also neonatal outcomes. Only 2 vaccines are specifically recommended during pregnancy: influenza and tetanus, diphtheria, and acell ... Full text Link to item Cite

Transvaginal Ovarian Cyst Drainage in Third Trimester to Facilitate Vaginal Delivery.

Journal Article AJP Rep · July 2023 Adnexal masses in the third trimester of pregnancy may obstruct the pelvic outlet precluding labor induction and vaginal delivery. Expectant versus surgical management of adnexal cysts in pregnancy must carefully weigh maternal-fetal benefits and risks. Si ... Full text Link to item Cite

Syphilis in Pregnancy.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · September 2019 IMPORTANCE: Since 2013, the United States has seen a rise in cases of congenital syphilis, culminating in a relative increase of 153% from 2013 to 2017 and 918 reported cases in 2017. In all, 50% to 80% of pregnant women with syphilis experience an adverse ... Full text Link to item Cite

Placental mesenchymal dysplasia: Key clinical and pathology features to aid in differentiation from molar pregnancy a case report

Journal Article Journal of Reproductive Medicine · June 1, 2019 BACKGROUND: Placental mesenchymal dysplasia (PMD) is a rare placental disorder characterized by placentomegaly. It carries a high incidence of adverse fetal outcomes, and its ultrasound appearance is similar to a partial hydatidiform mole and a complete hy ... Cite

Prenatal genetic diagnosis of Neu-Laxova syndrome.

Journal Article J Obstet Gynaecol · April 2018 Full text Link to item Cite

Pregnancy Outcomes Following Cervical Conization or Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedures.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · August 2017 BACKGROUND: Conservative excisional measures used to manage cervical dysplasia are often cited as risk factors for preterm labor in subsequent pregnancies. OBJECTIVE: We performed an evidence-based review of the obstetric complications following excisional ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hepatitis C in Pregnancy: Review of Current Knowledge and Updated Recommendations for Management.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · June 2017 IMPORTANCE: An estimated 1% to 2.5% of pregnant women in the United States are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV), which carries approximately a 6% risk of mother-to-infant transmission. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this article are to review the current evi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Risk Factors for Birth Defects.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · February 2017 IMPORTANCE: Major congenital abnormalities, or birth defects, carry significant medical, surgical, cosmetic, or lifestyle consequences. Such abnormalities may be syndromic, involving multiple organ systems, or can be isolated. Overall, 2% to 4% of live bir ... Full text Link to item Cite

Ultrasound Examination of the Fetal Heart.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · January 2017 Congenital heart disease (CHD) occurs in 4-13 per 1000 births in the United States. While many risk factors for CHD have been identified, more than 90% of cases occur in low-risk patients. Guidelines for fetal cardiac screening during the second trimester ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reproductive genetics

Chapter · 2017 Cite

Pregnancy Management After Bariatric Surgery.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · June 2016 Obesity is a source of major morbidity and mortality and is a growing concern worldwide. Maternal obesity is associated with increased maternal and fetal risks during pregnancy. Bariatric surgery has emerged as one of the most sustainable treatments for se ... Full text Link to item Cite

Abnormalities of Fetal Situs: An Overview and Literature Review.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · January 2016 The incidence of congenital heart disease is most commonly reported in 8 per 1000 live births. Situs anomalies are among the least common forms of congenital heart disease. This study defines situs and describes the variations of fetal situs anomalies. Sit ... Full text Link to item Cite

Perinatal Considerations in Women With Previous Diagnosis of Cancer.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · December 2015 As the average age that women have their first child increases and cancer therapies improve survival, obstetricians are more likely to care for pregnant women who have survived cancer. Managing these pregnancies can be challenging, as they may be associate ... Full text Link to item Cite

Controversies in the Management of Isolated Congenital Atrioventricular Block.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · August 2015 Congenital atrioventricular block (CAVB) affects approximately 2% of fetuses of mothers with anti-Ro or anti-La antibodies, regardless of maternal rheumatologic symptoms. Anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies are antinuclear antibodies commonly found in autoimmun ... Full text Link to item Cite

Characterization of antithrombin levels in pregnancy.

Journal Article Thromb Res · September 2014 OBJECTIVE: To characterize antithrombin (AT) levels in normal pregnancy. METHODS: We performed secondary analyses with data from 3 studies. Using a single measurement from each subject in the first analysis (cross-sectional), we correlated AT levels with g ... Full text Link to item Cite

Antenatal surveillance of fetal growth restriction.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · September 2012 Fetal growth restriction is a complex problem in modern obstetrics. It is a condition of suboptimal fetal growth based on a genetically predetermined potential and affects approximately 5% to 10% of pregnancies. It is traditionally defined as an estimated ... Full text Link to item Cite

The effects of magnesium sulfate on maternal and fetal platelet aggregation.

Journal Article J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med · May 2012 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate platelet function in mothers and fetuses/neonates exposed to magnesium sulfate intrapartum. METHODS: This was a prospective cohort study of mothers and fetuses/neonates exposed to magnesium sulfate intrapartum compared to mothers and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Influenza and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · April 2012 UNLABELLED: Vaccinations in pregnancy are an important aspect of prenatal care and of improving not only maternal health but also neonatal outcomes. Only 2 vaccines are specifically recommended during pregnancy: influenza and tetanus, diphtheria, and acell ... Full text Link to item Cite

Antidepressants in pregnancy: a review of commonly prescribed medications.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · December 2011 UNLABELLED: Perinatal depression is an increasingly common comorbidity of pregnancy and is associated with adverse birth outcomes. Newer classes of antidepressants have been developed with a variety of mechanisms and improved side effect profiles. There is ... Full text Link to item Cite

Superior mesenteric artery flow velocity waveforms in small for gestational age fetuses.

Journal Article J Matern Fetal Med · 1998 The objective of this study was to analyze the superior mesenteric artery flow velocity waveforms in small-for-gestational-age fetuses and to compare its contribution in their management with that already provided by the middle cerebral artery and umbilica ... Full text Link to item Cite