Abstract
As already noted, the detection rate of fetal aneuploidy is about 75% in the series of the Fetal Medicine Foundation which was performed mainly in the high-risk population. Our study population consists mainly of low-risk pregnancies (87%), with a similar detection rate of about 75% for fetal aneuploidy. Therefore, we believe that it is about time to train a new generation of physicians who will be able to perform a thorough targeted ultrasound examination of all fetal organs. The optimal time for the initial scan is at 14-16 weeks of gestation. At this gestational age, most nuchal anomalies are present and many structural anomalies can be detected. Nuchal 'translucency' screening as a single test should be reserved for countries where there are not yet facilities to perform a professional ultrasound examination of the fetus.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 146-149 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Sep 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chromosomal anomalies
- Down's syndrome
- Fetus
- Nuchal translucency
- Screening test
- Structural anomalies
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Obstetrics and Gynecology