Foetal scanning

The venous system of the human foetal spinal cord. Scanning electron microscope of vascular corrosion casts.

The investigation was carried out on 16 human foetal cadavers at the age of 17-23 weeks from the time of conception. The foetal vascular system was injected with the synthetic resin MERCOX CL-2R and analysed in scanning electron microscope.The vascular system of the foetal spinal cord was studied. The foetal vascular system was characterised by high variability concerning the number, course and...

Adverse Effects of Alcohol Consumption, on Foetal and Postnatal Mice

Gestational Age Estimation in Kari Sheep Using Non-conventional Ultrasonographic Parameters

The present study was designed to determine gestational age in Kari ewes measuring of non-conventional foetal growth parameters i.e., Abdominal Circumference (AC), Foetal Heart Beat Rate (FHBR) and Femur Length (FL).The experiment conducted at different gestational age in Kari sheep with a B-mode ultrasonograph and a 3.5 MHz transducer. The ewes were scanned in dorsal recumbency over a restrain...

Investigation of Perinatal Loss, Molecular Genetic and Pathological Features

This review is a perinatal pathologist’s approach to the stillbirth with emphasis on the use of molecular techniques. Stillbirths are a heterogeneous group, with diverse aetiologies. The stillbirth investigation needs to be based on a good review of the history, antenatal scans, the autopsy, placental examination and ancillary investigations. Often a multidisciplinary team is required to identi...

Real-time three-dimensional foetal echocardiography using a new transabdominal xMATRIX array transducer.

BACKGROUND Foetal echocardiography has been used to diagnose congenital heart disease. However, conventional echocardiography can only display two-dimensional (2D) structural images of the intricate three-dimensional (3D) foetal heart. AIM The purpose of this study was to report the first use of a new transabdominal xMATRIX array transducer and to describe its ability to perform all 3D modali...