| Obstetric sonography. Who to scan, when to scan, and by whom. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9710906 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Most patients in the United States have an indication for and receive sonography during pregnancy. The issue of routine sonography for low-risk women continues to be contentious even though the randomized trials have not been able to demonstrate a clear benefit. Clinics that routinely offer sonography for all pregnancies usually schedule such a procedure at 16 to 20 weeks of gestation. Although great progress is being made in the first-trimester diagnoses of congenital anomalies, most targeted studies are performed at 18 to 20 weeks of gestation. Although many private obstetricians perform in-office sonography, the highest rates of detection of congenital anomalies are seen in tertiary care settings such as a university medical center. In difficult or otherwise high-risk cases, a consulting perinatologist is commonly the physician most likely to integrate the ultrasound findings with a rational management plan for the remainder of the pregnancy and for delivery. |
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Authors:
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J A Bofill; G H Sharp |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America Volume: 25 ISSN: 0889-8545 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 1998 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-10-22 Completed Date: 1998-10-22 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709551 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 465-78 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA. |
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Clinical Competence Congenital Abnormalities / ultrasonography Female Gestational Age Humans Internship and Residency Patient Selection* Pregnancy Referral and Consultation Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods, standards* United States |
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