Abnormalities of fetal rib number and associated fetal anomalies using three dimensional ultrasonography

Conclusion Abnormal number of fetal ribs more to be an isolated finding (4.3%) but it may also be seen with other anomalies (3.7% in this study). 3DUS is useful for scanning the fetal ribs in the mid trimester of the pregnancy for early detection of associated genetic aberrations.
Source: The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - Category: Radiology Source Type: research