Routine Third Trimester Sonogram: Friend or Foe.
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Stephens, Katie
Moraitis, Alexandros
Smith, Gordon CS
Abstract
Several risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes can be identified by a routine third trimester ultrasound scan. However, there is also potential for harm, anxiety, and additional health care costs through unnecessary intervention due to false positive results. The evidence base informing the balance of risks and benefits of universal screening is inadequate to fully inform decision making. However, data on the diagnostic effectiveness of universal ultrasound suggest that better methods are required to result in net benefit, with the exception of screening for presentation near term, where a clinical and economic case can be made for its implementation.
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Doppler, Fetal growth restriction, Fetal presentation, Large for gestational age, Screening, Small for gestational age, Stillbirth, Ultrasound, Amniotic Fluid, Anxiety, Biomarkers, Breech Presentation, False Positive Reactions, Female, Fetal Development, Fetal Growth Retardation, Fetal Macrosomia, Humans, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Outcome, Pregnancy Trimester, Third, Prenatal Diagnosis, Risk Factors, Stillbirth, Ultrasonography, Doppler, Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Journal Title
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am
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0889-8545
1558-0474
1558-0474
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48
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Elsevier BV
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