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    Surgical stress significantly elevates fetal prostacyclin levels, specifically 6-keto-prostaglandin F1 alpha. These elevated levels return to normal within 24 hours after extensive fetal surgery.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Physiology
    • Fetal Medicine
    • Surgical Stress Response

    Background:

    • Prostacyclin (6-keto-PGF1 alpha) plays a crucial role in cardiovascular regulation.
    • Fetal surgical procedures can induce significant physiological stress.
    • Understanding the fetal response to surgery is vital for perinatal care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify pulmonary arterial prostacyclin concentrations in fetal lambs and goats after surgery.
    • To assess the temporal changes in prostacyclin levels and blood parameters post-fetal surgery.
    • To investigate the impact of surgical perturbation on fetal cardiovascular homeostasis.

    Main Methods:

    • Measurement of pulmonary arterial 6-keto-PGF1 alpha concentrations in fetal lambs and goats.

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  • Serial blood sampling at 24, 48, and 72 hours post-surgery.
  • Analysis of fetal blood gases (PaO2, PaCO2), pH, and arterial pressure.

    • Main Results:

    • Pulmonary arterial 6-keto-PGF1 alpha increased significantly immediately after surgery (948 pg/ml) compared to maternal levels (105 pg/ml).
    • Fetal prostacyclin levels decreased to 435 pg/ml by 24 hours post-surgery and remained stable.
    • No significant long-term changes in fetal blood gases or arterial pressure were observed, with normalization within 24 hours.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical procedures transiently increase fetal arterial prostacyclin (6-keto-PGF1 alpha) concentrations.
    • Elevated prostacyclin levels normalize within 24 hours following extensive fetal surgery.
    • The fetal cardiovascular system demonstrates resilience in regulating key parameters post-surgical stress.