Routine ultrasound scanning in pregnancy.

Does routine ultrasound scanning improve outcome in pregnancy? Meta-analysis of various outcome measures.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of routine ultrasound scanning in pregnancy by a meta-analysis of various outcome measures. DESIGN Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials evaluating the effect of routine ultrasound scanning on perinatal mortality and morbidity. Live birth rate (that is, live births per pregnancy) is included as a measure of pregnancy outcome in addition to the c...

Results and consequences of routine ultrasound screening in pregnancy

Routine ultrasound examination during pregnancy: a world of possibilities.

OBJECTIVE to identify and describe the meaning of the routine ultrasound scan to pregnant women. DESIGN a qualitative descriptive study using a grounded theory approach, with individual interviews to collect data. SETTING three antenatal clinics in a Swedish county of approximately 400,000 inhabitants. PARTICIPANTS voluntary samples of 10 pregnant Swedish women, 26-38 years of age, were i...

I-40: Ultrasound in Multiple Pregnancy

Ultrasound has revolutioned the care of women carring twins. First trimester evaluation is the best time to determine chorioniocity and amnioniocity in multiple gestations. First trimester diagnosis is based on the number of gestational sacs, amnions and yolk sacs. Growth rate in multiple multiple gestations during the fist and early second trimesters parallels the growth rate of singleton preg...

Ultrasound scanning in dermatology.

In recent years, ultrasound scanning has become an important diagnostic tool in dermatology. It is easy to use, completely safe, and provides important diagnostic information. There are 2 basic types of ultrasonography with dermatologic applications. The best established is 20-MHz scanning, which can be used to measure tumor thickness and/or skin thickness when treating inflammatory diseases su...