No. 352-Technical Update: The Role of Early Comprehensive Fetal Anatomy Ultrasound Examination.

No. 352-Technical Update: The Role of Early Comprehensive Fetal Anatomy Ultrasound Examination. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2017 Dec;39(12):1203-1211 Authors: Nevo O, Brown R, Glanc P, Lim K Abstract OBJECTIVE: This guideline presents an evidence-based technical update and recommendations for the performance of early comprehensive fetal anatomic scanning (ECFAS) at 11 to 16 weeks' gestation. OPTIONS: Patients at high risk for fetal anomalies and in whom traditional mid-second trimester transabdominal imaging may be challenging or who may benefit from earlier identification of fetal anomalies may be suitable for early fetal anatomy scanning. OUTCOMES: This practice may result in earlier identification of fetal anomalies and provide earlier intervention options in high-risk populations and/or in populations where mid-second trimester transabdominal scanning is challenging. TARGET POPULATION: This population consists of obstetrical patients in whom mid-second trimester ultrasound scanning will be technically challenging and patients who are at higher risk for major fetal anomalies. EVIDENCE: Published literature was retrieved through searches of PubMed and Medline in 2016 using key words. Results were restricted to controlled clinical trials, reviews, and observational studies published in English. There were no date restrictions, and searches were updated in the guideline to 2016. Grey (unpublished) literatur...
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC - Category: OBGYN Tags: J Obstet Gynaecol Can Source Type: research