Screening for early fetal structural anomalies
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Improvement of high resolution ultrasound scan equipment, have enabled obstetricians to examine the fetus during first trimester in more detail than ever before. It is established that first trimester ultrasound scan is superior to second trimester scan in determining gestational age, risk assessment for chromosomal aneuploidy and chorionicity in multiple pregnancy1-3. Moreover, first trimester scan can also be used in screening fetal structural anomalies. It is CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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