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Repeat Detailed Second Trimester Ultrasound: Hawaii Experience

Ivica Zalud, Marguerite Lisa Bartholomew, Steve Shaha, Lynnae Millar

Keywords : Second trimester ultrasound,anatomy,anomalies,repeat ultrasound

Citation Information : Zalud I, Bartholomew ML, Shaha S, Millar L. Repeat Detailed Second Trimester Ultrasound: Hawaii Experience. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2010; 4 (1):29-34.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1126

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2010

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


Abstract

Objectives

Describe the role of comprehensive ultrasound in detection of fetal anomalies

Present one highly specialized fetal diagnostic center experience

Discuss the value of repeat ultrasound exams in order to increase anomaly detection rate


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