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REVIEW ARTICLE

Ultrasound Evaluation of Pregnancy in the First Trimester

George M Graham

Keywords : Ultrasound,first trimester,viability,multiple gestation

Citation Information : Graham GM. Ultrasound Evaluation of Pregnancy in the First Trimester. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2010; 4 (1):17-28.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1125

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2010

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2010; The Author(s).


Abstract

Objectives

Know the first trimester ultrasound findings of a normal intrauterine pregnancy

Understand the ultrasound findings that diagnose an early pregnancy failure

Know the ultrasound criteria used to diagnose a multifetal gestation


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