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Transabdominal fetoscopy in fetal anomalies diagnosed by ultrasound in the first trimester of pregnancy
Author(s) -
Ville Y.,
Bernard J. P.,
Doumerc S.,
Multon .,
Fernandez H.,
Frydman R.,
Barki G.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1996.08010011.x
Subject(s) - medicine , fetoscopy , amniocentesis , obstetrics , ultrasound , pregnancy , fetus , first trimester , gestation , second trimester , prenatal diagnosis , radiology , biology , genetics
The ability of ultrasound to diagnose fetal anomalies is limited in the early stages of gestation. We describe a microendoscope that can be used with an 18‐gauge needle at the time of amniocentesis to provide more precise diagnostic information when the first‐trimester ultrasound examination suggests a problem. Copyright © 1996 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology