Publications

Key publications

  • Buijtendijk MFJ, Bet B, Leeflang MMG, Shah H, Reuvekamp T, Goring TCD, Docter D, Timmerman M, Dawood Y, Lugthart MA, Berends B, Limpens J, Pajkrt E, van den Hoff MJB, de Bakker BS. Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound screening for fetal structural anomalies during the first and second trimester of pregnancy in low-risk and unselected populations. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Accepted March 2024 (IF: 11.874). DOI
  • Dawood Y, Buijtendijk MFJ, Bohly D, Docter D, Pajkrt E, Oostra RJ, Hennekam RC, van den Hoff MJB, de Bakker BS. Human embryonic and foetal biobanking: A framework for standardisation of procedures. Developmental Cell, Accepted Nov 20 2023 (IF: 11.800). DOI
  • Dawood Y, Buijtendijk MFJ, Shah H, Smit JA, Jacobs K, Hagoort J, Oostra RJ, Bourne T, van den Hoff MJB, de Bakker BS. Imaging fetal anatomy; Semin Cell Dev Biol. 2022 Nov; 131:78-92. (IF: 7.727). DOI
  • Dawood Y, Honhoff C, van der Post A-S , Roosendaal SD, Coolen BF, Strijkers GJ, Pajkrt E, de Bakker BS. Comparison of postmortem whole-body contrast-enhanced microfocus computed tomography and high field magnetic resonance imaging of human fetuses; Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 60(1):109-17. (IF: 7.299). DOI
  • Valstar MH, de Bakker BS, Steenbakkers RJHM, de Jong KH, Smit LA, Klein Nulent TJW, van Es RJJ, Hofland I, de Keizer B, Jasperse B, Balm AJM, van der Schaaf A, Langendijk JA, Smeele LE, Vogel WV. (2021). The tubarial salivary glands: A potential new organ at risk for radiotherapy; Radiotherapy and Oncology, 154, 292-298. (IF: 4.856). DOI
  • Dawood Y, de Bakker BS. Micro-CT of early human development; Radiology. 2020 Oct;297(1):32. (IF: 7.608). DOI
  • de Bakker BS, de Jong KH, Hagoort J, de Bree K, Besselink CT, de Kanter FE, Veldhuis T, Bais B, Schildmeijer R, Ruijter JM, Oostra RJ, Christoffels VM, Moorman AF. An interactive three-dimensional digital atlas and quantitative database of human development; Science. 2016 Nov 25;354(6315). pii: aag0053. (IF: 37.205). DOI

PhD Theses

  • MM Fockens: Anomalies of the larynx and trachea – Developmental aspects and treatment considerations. DOI
  • BS de Bakker: 3D Atlas of Human Embryology – New insights in human development. DOI

Book chapters

  • BS de Bakker (2024). Novel 3D imaging techniques in early pregnancy. In: Marjet Goddijn (red.): Early Pregnancy, 3rd edition. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, in press. DOI
  • DeRuiter, MC, Kleinrensink, G & de Bakker, BS (2019). Anatomy of the female pelvis, pelvic organs & reproductive system. In: EAP Steegers e.a. (red). Textbook of obstetrics and gynaecology. A life course approach. Houten: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum. DOI
  • Ganzevoort, W, Van Wassenaer-Leemhuis, AG, Painter, RC, Steegers-Theunissen, RPM, & De Bakker, BS (2019). Embryonic & fetal growth and development. In: EAP Steegers e.a. (red). Textbook of obstetrics and gynaecology. A life course approach. Houten: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum. DOI

2023

  • Dawood Y, Buijtendijk MFJ, Bohly D, Docter D, Pajkrt E, Oostra RJ, Hennekam RC, van den Hoff MJB, de Bakker BS. Human embryonic and foetal biobanking: A framework for standardisation of procedures. Developmental Cell, Accepted Nov 20 2023 (IF: 11.800). DOI
  • Pringle S, Bikker FJ, Vogel W, de Bakker BS, Hofland I, van der Vegt B, Bootsma H, Kroese F, Vissink A, Valstar M. Away from definition and back to the clinic – as response to Kumar et al, ‘Evidence is not sufficient to declare the tubal gland conglomerates as salivary. Radiother Oncol. 2023 Oct, accepted (IF: 5.700). DOI
  • Pringle S, Bikker FJ, Vogel W, de Bakker BS, Hofland I, van der Vegt B, Bootsma H, Kroese F, Vissink A, Valstar M. Immunohistological profiling confirms salivary gland-like nature of the tubarial glands and suggests closest resemblance to the palatal salivary glands. Radiother Oncol. 2023 Oct;187:109845. (IF: 5.700). DOI
  • Pietersma CS, Mulders AGMGJ, Willemsen SP, Graafland N, Altena AC, Koning AHJ, de Bakker BS, Steegers EAP, Steegers-Theunissen RPM, Rousian M. Embryonic morphological development is delayed in pregnancies ending in a spontaneous miscarriage. Hum Reprod. 2023 May 2;38(5):820-829. (IF: 6.353). DOI
  • Flierman S, Tijsterman M, Rousian M, de Bakker BS. Discrepancies in Embryonic Staging: Towards a Gold Standard. Life 2023, 13, 1084. (IF: 3.253). DOI
  • Buijtendijk MFJ, Peters JJ, Visser SC, van Tongeren FHJM, Dawood Y, Lobé NHJ, van den Hoff MJB, Oostra RJ, de Bakker BS. Morphological variations of the human spleen: no evidence for a multifocal or lobulated developmental origin. Br J Radiol. 2023 Feb 27;20220744. (IF: 3.629). DOI
  • Smit JA, Bax CJ, Vermeij-Keers C, Trenning BAH, de Bakker BS, Breugem CC. Decrease in Prevalence of Cleft lip, Alveolus and Palate After Nationwide Introduction of the Second-Trimester Anomaly Scan in the Netherlands; Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2023 Jan 3. (IF: 1.915). DOI

2022

  • Dawood Y, Buijtendijk MFJ, Shah H, Smit JA, Jacobs K, Hagoort J, Oostra RJ, Bourne T, van den Hoff MJB, de Bakker BS. Imaging fetal anatomy; Semin Cell Dev Biol. 2022 Nov; 131:78-92. (IF: 7.727). DOI
  • Docter D, Dawood Y, Jacobs K, Hagoort J, Oostra RJ, van den Hoff MJB, Arthurs OJ, de Bakker BS. Microfocus computed tomography for fetal postmortem imaging: an overview; Pediatric Radiology. Published 28 September 2022. (IF: 3.005). DOI
  • De Bakker BS, Babar A, Tol KCN. (2022). Reconsidering the “non-recanalization theory” of the gut; Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 13(4), 523-523. (IF: 2.340). DOI
  • Young M, Richard D, Grabowski M, Auerbach BM, de Bakker BS, Hagoort J, Muthuirulan P, Kharkar V, Kurki HK, Betti L, Birkenstock L, Lewton KL, Capellini TD. The developmental impacts of natural selection on human pelvic morphology; Science Advances. 2022; 8(33). (IF: 14.136). DOI
  • Smit JA, Jacobs K, Bais B, Meijer B, Seinen MN, de Bree K, Veldhuis T, Hagoort J, de Jong KH, Breugem CC, Oostra RJ, de Bakker BS. (2022). A three-dimensional analysis of cranial nerve development in human embryos; Clinical Anatomy. 35(5), 666– 672. (IF: 2.414). DOI
  • Keunen K, Sperna Weiland N, de Bakker B, de Vries L, Stevens M. Impact of surgery and anesthesia during early brain development: a perfect storm; Pediatric Anesthesia. 2022; 32(6):697-705. (IF: 2.556). DOI
  • Dawood Y, Honhoff C, van der Post A-S , Roosendaal SD, Coolen BF, Strijkers GJ, Pajkrt E, de Bakker BS. Comparison of postmortem whole-body contrast-enhanced microfocus computed tomography and high field magnetic resonance imaging of human fetuses; Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 60(1):109-17. (IF: 7.299). DOI

2021

  • Lin Y, Breugem CC, Maas SM, de Bakker BS, Lie G. The important role of RPS14, RPL5 and MDM2 in TP53-associated ribosome stress in mycophenolic acid-induced microtia; International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2021 Dec; 151:110916. (IF: 1.241). DOI
  • Blacha MMJ, Smesseim I, van der Lee I, van den Aardweg JG, Schultz MJ, Kik MLJ, van Sonsbeek L, de Bakker BS, Light RW. The Legend of the Buffalo Chest; Chest. 2021 Dec, 160(6), 2275–2282. (IF: 8.308). DOI
  • Dawood Y, Hagoort J, Siadari BA, Ruijter JM, Gunst QD, Lobe NHJ, Strijkers GJ, de Bakker BS, van den Hoff MJB. Reducing soft- tissue shrinkage artefacts caused by staining with Lugol’s solution; Sci Rep. 2021 Oct 5; 11(1):19781. (IF: 4.379). DOI
  • Lugthart MA, Bet B, Elsman F, van de Kamp K, van Maarle M, van Leeuwen E, de Bakker BS, Linskens I, Pajkrt. Early increased NT: reason for referral?; Prenat Diagn. 2021; 41(13): 1685- 1693. (IF: 2.425). DOI
  • Webb AE, Engelen AH, Bouwmeester J, van Dijk I, Geerken E, Lattaud J, Engelen D, de Bakker BS, de Bakker DM. Synchronized broadcast spawning by six invertebrates (Echinodermata and Mollusca) in the north western Red Sea; Marine Biology (2021) 168:56. (IF: 2.184). DOI
  • Thunnissen LJW, Cleypool CGJ, de Bakker BS. Where do sperm and egg meet?; Reproduction. 2021 Jan;161(1):V1-V4. (IF: 3.206). DOI
  • Schäfer T, Stankova V, Viebahn C, de Bakker B, Tsikolia N. Initial morphological symmetry breaking in the foregut and development of the omental bursa in human embryos; J Anat. 2021; 238: 1010– 1022. (IF: 2.638). DOI
  • Valstar MH, de Bakker BS, Steenbakkers RJHM, de Jong KH, Smit LA, Klein Nulent TJW, van Es RJJ, Hofland I, de Keizer B, Jasperse B, Balm AJM, van der Schaaf A, Langendijk JA, Smeele LE, Vogel WV. (2021). The tubarial salivary glands: A potential new organ at risk for radiotherapy; Radiotherapy and Oncology, 154, 292-298. (IF: 4.856). DOI
  • Fockens MM, de Bakker BS, Oostra RJ, Dikkers FG Development pattern of tracheal cartilage in human embryos; Clinical Anatomy. 2021; 34: 668– 672. (IF: 1.967). DOI

2020

  • Valstar MH, de Bakker BS, Steenbakkers RJHM, de Jong KH, Smit LA, Klein Nulent TJW, van Es RJJ, Hofland I, de Keizer B, Jasperse B, Balm AJM, van der Schaaf A, Langendijk JA, Smeele LE, Vogel WV. The tubarial glands paper: A starting point. A reply to comments in 8 letters to the editor; Radiother Oncol. 2020 Dec 10; S0167-8140(20)31220-2. (IF: 4.856). DOI
  • Smit JA, Mulder PP, de Graaff F, de Bakker BS, Breugem CC. Incidence of symptomatic submucous cleft palate in the Netherlands: a retrospective cohort study over a period of 22 years; The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 2020;58(9):1121-7. (IF: 1.238). DOI
  • Zaharie SD, Franken DJ., van der Kuip M, van Elsland S, de Bakker BS, Hagoort J, Roest SL, van Dam CS, Timmers C, Solomons R, van Toorn R, Kruger M, van Furth AM. Three-dimensional visualizations from a dataset of immunohistochemical stained serial sections of human brain tissue containing tuberculosis related granulomas; Data in Brief. 2020;33:106532. (IF: 0.970). DOI
  • Trott J, Alpagu Y, Kim Tan E, Shboul M, Dawood Y, Elsy M, Wollmann H, Tano V, Bonnard C, Eng S, Narayanan G, Junnarkar S, Wearne S, Strutt J, Kumar A, Tomaz LB, Goy PA, Mzoughi S, Jennings R, Hagoort J, Eskin A, Lee H, Nelson SF, Al-Kazaleh F, El-Khateeb M, Fathallah R, Shah H, Goeke J, Langley SR, Guccione E, Hanley N, De Bakker BS, Reversade B, Dunn NR. Mitchell-Riley syndrome iPSC exhibit reduced pancreatic endoderm differentiation due to an RFX6 mutation; Development (2020) 147 (21): dev194878. (IF: 5.611). DOI
  • de Groot P, Nikolic T, Pellegrini S, Sordi V, Imangaliyev S, Rampanelli E, Hanssen N, Attaye I, Bakker G, Duinkerken G, Joosten A, Prodan A, Levin E, Levels H, Potter van Loon B, van Bon A, Brouwer C, van Dam S, Simsek S, van Raalte D, Stam F, Gerdes V, Hoogma R, Diekman M, Gerding M, Rustemeijer C, de Bakker B, Hoekstra J, Zwinderman A, Bergman J, Holleman F, Piemonti L, de Vos W, Roep B, Nieuwdorp M. Fecal microbiota transplantation halts progression of human new-onset type 1 diabetes in a randomized controlled trial; Gut. 2020 Oct 26; p 92-105, gutjnl-2020-322630. (IF: 19.819). DOI
  • Zaharie SD, Franken DJ., van der Kuip M, van Elsland S, de Bakker BS, Hagoort J, Roest SL, van Dam CS, Timmers C, Solomons R, van Toorn R, Kruger M, van Furth AM. The immunological architecture of granulomatous inflammation in central nervous system tuberculosis; Tuberculosis. 2020 Oct 22;125:102016. (IF: 2.576). DOI
  • Dawood Y, de Bakker BS. Micro-CT of early human development; Radiology. 2020 Oct;297(1):32. (IF: 7.608). DOI
  • de Bakker HM, Kubat B, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe V, Vester M, de Bakker OJGB, van Hulst RA, de Bakker BS. Massive gas embolisms in diving fatalities visualized by radiology and neuro pathology; Clin Neuropathol. 2020; 39: 221-226.. (IF: 1.103). DOI
  • Soerdjbalie V, de Bakker BS, de Bakker HM. Symbiotische samenwerking tussen patholoog en radioloog; Memorad. 2020 Sept;25(3):7-8. ISSN: 1384-5462. (IF: N/A). DOI
  • de Bakker HM, Tijsterman M, de Bakker-Teunissen OJGB, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe V, van Hulst RA, de Bakker BS. Prevalentie van bullae en blebs bij post-mortem CT. Implicaties voor duikgeneeskunde?; Memorad. 2020 Sept;25(3):12-17. (IF: N/A). DOI
  • Sonnemans L, Dawood Y, Klein W, de Bakker BS. Postmortale beeldvorming van foetussen; Memorad. 2020 Sept;25(3):30-35. ISSN: 1384-5462. (IF: N/A). DOI
  • Fockens, M.M., de Bakker, B.S., van Lienden, K.P., Dikkers, F.G. and Hoekstra, C.E.L. (2021), Endoscopic Cauterization and Sclerotherapy for Airway Obstruction by a Third Branchial Pouch Sinus; The Laryngoscope, 131: E1730-E1732. (IF: 2.442). DOI
  • Mandrycky CJ, Williams MP, Batalov I, El-Nachef D, de Bakker BS, Davis J, Kim D-H, DeForest CA, Zheng Y, Stevens KR, Sniadecki NJ. Engineering Heart Morphogenesis; Trends in Biotechnology. 2020;38(8):835-45. (IF: 13.343). DOI
  • de Bakker HM, Warmbrunn MV, van den Biggelaar P, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe V, Bakker BS. Fracture patterns of the hyoid-larynx complex after fatal trauma on the neck: retrospective radiological post-mortem analysis of 284 cases; International Journal of Legal Medicine. 2020 Jul;134(4):1465-1473. (IF: 2.200. DOI
  • de Bakker HM, Oltshoorn PC, Soerdjbalie-Makoe V, de Bakker BS. The most accurate postmortem radiological imaging method to evaluate suspected neck violence; Forensic Imaging. 2020;21:200373. (IF: N/A). DOI
  • Leijnse JN, de Bakker BS, D’Herde K. The brachial plexus; Explaining its morphology and variability by a generic developmental model; J Anat. 2020 May;236(5):862-882. (IF: 2.638). DOI
  • de Bakker HM, Tijsterman M, de Bakker-Teunissen OJGB, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe V, van Hulst RA, de Bakker BS. Reply to ‘Risk of barotrauma when diving with pulmonary bullae’; Chest. 2020 Apr;157(4):916-923. (IF: 8.308). DOI
  • de Bakker HM, Tijsterman M, de Bakker-Teunissen OJGB, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe V, van Hulst RA, de Bakker BS. Prevalence of pulmonary bullae and blebs in post-mortem computed tomography with potential implications for diving medicine; Chest. 2020 Apr;157(4):916-923. (IF: 9.657). DOI
  • Dawood Y, Strijkers GJ, Limpens J, Oostra RJ, de Bakker BS. Novel imaging techniques to study postmortem human fetal anatomy: a systematic review on microfocus-CT and ultra-high field MRI; Eur Radiol. 2020 Apr;30(4):2280-2292. (IF: 4.101). DOI
  • Buijtendijk MFJ, Barnett P, van den Hoff MJB. Development of the human heart; Am J Med Genet Part C. 2020 Mar; 184C: 7-22. (IF: 3.359). DOI
  • Chekrouni N, Kleipool RP, de Bakker BS. The impact of using three-dimensional digital models of human embryos in the biomedical curriculum; Ann Anat. 2020 Jan;227:151430. (IF: 2.388). DOI

2019

  • de Bakker BS, de Bakker HM, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe V, Dikkers FG. Variants of the hyoid-larynx complex, with implications for forensic science and consequence for the diagnosis of Eagle’s syndrome; Sci Rep. 2019 Oct 9:15950. (IF: 3.998). DOI
  • de Bakker BS, van den Hoff MJB, Vize PD, Oostra RJ. The Pronephros; a Fresh Perspective; Integr Comp Biol. 2019 Jul 1;59(1):29-47. (IF: 2.637). DOI
  • de Bakker HM, de Bakker BS. Conventional X-ray as an additional tool in the analysis of fatal neck trauma; Forensic Sci Med Pathol 15, 677 (2019). (IF: 1.611). DOI
  • de Bakker HM, Roelandt GHJ, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe V, van Rijn RR, de Bakker BS. The value of post-mortem computed tomography of burned victims in a forensic setting; Eur Radiol. 2019 Apr;29(4):1912-1921. (IF: 3.962). DOI

2018

  • Rulle A, Tsikolia N, de Bakker B, Drummer C, Behr R, Viebahn C. On the Enigma of the Human Neurenteric Canal; Cells Tissues Organs. 2018;205(5-6):256-278. (IF: 1.600). DOI
  • Warmbrunn MV, de Bakker BS, Hagoort J, Alefs-de Bakker PB, Oostra RJ. Hitherto unknown detailed muscle anatomy in an 8-week-old embryo; J Anat. 2018 Aug;233(2):243-254. (IF: 2.638). DOI
  • de Bakker HM, Tijsterman M, Kubat B, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe V, van Rijn RR, de Bakker BS. Postmortem radiological case series of acetabular fractures after fatal aviation accidents; Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2018 Mar;14(1):62-69. (IF: 1.450). DOI

2017

  • de Bakker BS, Driessen S, Boukens BJD, van den Hoff MJB, Oostra RJ. Single-site neural tube closure in human embryos revisited; Clin Anat. 2017 Oct;30(7):988-999. Review. (IF: 2.190). DOI
  • Shah H, Al-Memar M, de Bakker B, Fourie H, Lees C, Bourne T. The first-trimester fetal central nervous system: a novel ultrasonographic perspective; Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Aug;217(2):220-221. (IF: 5.730). DOI
  • de Bakker HM, de Bakker BS. Forensic radiology in the Netherlands: a personal perspective; Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging. Volume 9, June 2017, 56–58. (IF: 0.800). DOI
  • de Bakker BS, Phoa SSKS, Kara M, Al-Eryani S, Gielen ME, Ponsioen CIJ, de Bakker HM, van Gulik TM. The vanishing duodenal polyp: mesenteric invagination presenting as duodenal pseudopolyp; BMJ Case Rep. 2017 May 13;2017. pii: bcr-2016-214998. (IF: 0.460). DOI

2016

  • de Bakker BS, de Jong KH, Hagoort J, de Bree K, Besselink CT, de Kanter FE, Veldhuis T, Bais B, Schildmeijer R, Ruijter JM, Oostra RJ, Christoffels VM, Moorman AF. An interactive three-dimensional digital atlas and quantitative database of human development; Science. 2016 Nov 25;354(6315). pii: aag0053. (IF: 37.205). DOI
  • de Bakker HM, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe V, Kubat B, Maes A, de Bakker BS. Forensic imaging in legal medicine in the Netherlands: Retrospective analysis of over 1700 cases in 15 years’ experience; Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging. Sept 2016, Volume 6, 1–7. (IF: 0.850). DOI

2015

  • van Zwieten KJ, de Bakker BS, Struys T, Kosten L, De Munter S, Hotterbeekx A, Lambrichts I, Adriaensens P, Schmidt KP, Helder PC, Lippens PL. Enkele anatomische structuren in menselijke vingergewrichten die een rol zouden kunnen spelen bij de pathogenese van reumatoïde artritis; Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Reumatologie, ISSN 1572-1698. 2015;15:58-62. (IF: N/A). DOI

2014

  • Sizarov A, de Bakker BS, Klein K, Ohlerth S. Building foundations for transcatheter intervascular anastomoses: 3D anatomy of the great vessels in large experimental animals; Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2014 Oct;19(4):543-51. (IF: 1.155). DOI

2013

  • Burger NB, Haak MC, De Bakker BS, Al Shaibani Z, De Groot CJ, Christoffels VM, Bekker MN. Systematic analysis of the development of the ductus venosus in wild type mouse and human embryos; Early Hum Dev. 2013 Dec;89(12):1067-73. (IF: 1.930). DOI
  • de Bakker BS, Soerdjbalie-Maikoe V, de Bakker HM. The use of 3D-CT in weapon caused impression fractures of the skull, from a forensic radiological point of view; Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging. Oct 2013;1(4):176–179. (IF: N/A). DOI

2012

  • de Bakker BS, de Jong KH, Hagoort J, Oostra RJ, Moorman AF. Towards a 3-dimensional atlas of the developing human embryo: the Amsterdam experience; Reprod Toxicol. 2012 Sep;34(2):225-36. (IF: 3.140). DOI