Probe motion during mid-trimester fetal anomaly scan in the clinical setting: A prospective observational study

Ultrasound is a dynamic, real-time imaging modality widely used for pregnancy screening, but it can be challenging depending on operator ’s level, fetal presentation, and patient body mass index (BMI). In accordance with the latest International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) guidelines, routine mid-trimester fetal ultrasound examination includes an evaluation of the following: cardiac activity, number o f fetuses, fetal size, basic fetal anatomy including head, face, heart, abdomen, limbs (skeletal), umbilical cord, genitalia, placental appearance and location, and amniotic fluid volume [1].

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - May 3, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Maela Le Lous, Francisco Vasconcelos, Chiara Di Vece, Brian Dromey, Raffaele Napolitano, Soojoeong Yoo, Eddie Edwards, Arnaud Huaulme, Donald Peebles, Danail Stoyanov, Pierre Jannin Tags: Full length article Source Type: research