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Review
. 2022 Dec;306(6):1901-1911.
doi: 10.1007/s00404-022-06511-6. Epub 2022 Mar 20.

Which type of chromosomal mosaicism is compatible for embryo transfer: a systematical review and meta-analysis

Yuanlin Ma #  1 , Lok-Wan Liu #  1 , Yongxiang Liu #  2 , Gaohui Shi  1   3 , Xixiong Ai  1 , Wenhui Hou  1   4 , Qingyun Mai  1 , Yanwen Xu  5
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Review

Which type of chromosomal mosaicism is compatible for embryo transfer: a systematical review and meta-analysis

Yuanlin Ma et al. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Purpose: Chromosomal mosaicism becomes a common phenomenon in Preimplantaion genetic testing (PGT). This meta-analysis was conducted to study which feature of chromosomal mosaicism was compatible for embryo transfer.

Methods: After searching the database PubMed, Embase, CCTR and related reviews up until May 2021. Two reviewers extracted relevant information and assessed study quality by the Newcastle-Ottawa scale independently. Summary Odd Radios (OR) were calculated using fixed- or random-effects models for clinical outcomes. A network meta-analysis compared the clinical outcomes of different chromosomes.

Results: A total of six studies with 1,106 cycles of single mosaic embryo transferred were included. Significant results of implantation rate (IR), miscarriage rate (MR), and ongoing pregnancy/live birth rate (OP/LBR) were observed when comparing embryos with mosaicism level < 50% and ≥ 50% [OR 1.42, 95% CI (1.06, 1.89); OR 0.45, 95% CI (0.27, 0.75); OR 1.74, 95% CI (1.28, 2.37)], and embryos with mosaicism with only affecting segmental chromosome(s) and only involving whole chromosome(s) [OR 1.31, 95% CI (1.01, 1.71); OR 0.57, 95% CI (0.36, 0.93); OR 1.51, 95% CI (1.15, 2.00)]. Embryos with only mosaic gains or losses had significant higher IR and OP/LBR than complex mosaicism [Gains vs complex: OR 1.75, 95% CI (1.20, 2.54); OR 1.73, 95% CI (1.16, 2.58). Losses vs complex: OR 1.90, 95% CI (1.34, 2.71); OR 2.10, 95% CI (1.44, 3.07)]. Mosaic embryos with only one chromosome involved had significant favorable outcomes of IR and OP/LBR than with three or more chromosomes involved [OR 1.76, 95% CI (1.23, 2.52); OR 1.86, 95% CI (1.25,2.78)]. Chr. 7, Chr. 2, Chr. 1, Chr. 18, Chr. 11, Chr. X, Chr. 13, Chr. 14, Chr. 12, and Chr. 9 were considered as prioritized chromosomes of mosaic embryos for transfer.

Conclusions: This analysis support the embryos with mosaicism level ≥ 50%, whole chromosome(s) involved, multiple mosaic abnormalities were associated with worse pregnancy outcomes. Mosaicism level of 50% could be used as a threshold to assess the mosaic embryos.

Keywords: Chromosomal mosaicism; Clinical outcomes; In vitro fertilization; Neonatal outcomes; Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy.

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