scholarly journals Assessment of fetal malformations in the first trimester of pregnancy by three-dimensional ultrasonography in the rendering mode. Pictorial essay.

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Araujo Junior ◽  
Liliam Cristine Rolo ◽  
Gabriele Tonni ◽  
Sina Haeri ◽  
Rodrigo Ruano

We present our experience in the contribution of three-dimensional ultrasonography, using the rendering mode, to the prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies including neurological defects (acrania/anencephaly, encephalocele, holoprosencephaly), facial anomalies (cyclopia and facial clefts), abdominal wall defects (omphalocele and gastroschisis) and defects of extremities (fetal muscle-skeletal dysplasias). Three-dimensional ultrasonography may contribute to improve the prenatal diagnosis with further revision of the fetal images, allowing a better prenatal counsel to the parents.

Author(s):  
Ritsuko K Pooh

ABSTRACT The introduction of three-dimensional (3D)/four-dimensional (4D) sonography with high-frequency transvaginal transducer has resulted in remarkable progress in ultrasonographic visualization of early embryos and fetuses and development of new fields of 3D sonoembryology. With the proper use of this new diagnostic modality and with experienced examiner, both structural and functional development in the first trimester of gestation can be assessed more objectively and reliable. Indeed, new technology moved embryology from postmortem studies to the in vivo environment. Furthermore, there are good reasons to believe that 3D/4D sonography moved prenatal diagnosis of fetal abnormalities from the second to the first trimester of pregnancy. We will try to illustrate it with the number of convincing figures. How to cite this article Pooh RK, Kurjak A. Three-dimensional/ Four-dimensional Sonography moved Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Anomalies from the Second to the First Trimester of Pregnancy. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012;6(4):376-390.


2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 534-534
Author(s):  
I. Korkontzelos ◽  
A. Tsirka ◽  
P. Tsirkas ◽  
P. Diamantopoulos ◽  
A. Zagaliki ◽  
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Author(s):  
Francisco Raga ◽  
Newton G Osborne ◽  
Luiz E Machado ◽  
Francisco Bonilla ◽  
Fernando Bonilla-Musoles ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT The use of three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography since the first trimester of pregnancy allows the diagnosis and follow-up of cord entanglement throughout the entire pregnancy and delivery. This technology permits a more accurate diagnosis when compared with two-dimensional (2D) ultrasonography or Doppler The vast majority of cord entanglements observed at the end of the first-trimester will persist during the entire pregnancy; delivery outcome is usually not affected by this finding except for cases in which multiple cord entanglement is diagnosed. How to cite this article Martínez-Aspas A, Raga F, Machado LE, Bonilla F Jr, Castillo JC, Osborne NG, Bonilla-Musoles F. Umbilical Cord Entanglement: Diagnostic and Clinical Repercussions. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012;6(3):225-232.


2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Pośpiech-Gąsior ◽  
Maciej Słodki ◽  
Maria Respondek-Liberska

Abstract Cantrell’s pentalogy is a congenital defect characterized by uncompleted fusion of the anterior chest wall, resulting in an extrathoracic location of the heart. Ultrasound diagnosis during the first trimester of prenatal life is possible, and termination of pregnancy is usually chosen by pregnant women. We analysed 57 fetuses: 56 from literature and one additional recent case from our institute (from 2016) to evaluate what was the survival rate reported after prenatal diagnosis, including the possibility to terminate the pregnancy, intrauterine deaths and neonatal deaths. We found 10 survivors - 18% since 1984. Despite dismal prognosis of fetal ectopia cordis, there is a chance for postnatal survivorship probably due to evolving anatomical structures, not only in the first trimester of pregnancy but also during the following weeks of prenatal life.


2006 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 1135-1139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Spara Gadelha ◽  
Antonio Gadelha Da Costa ◽  
Francisco Mauad Filho ◽  
Patricía El Beitune

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