Obstetrics How to measure the BPD 24 Nov 201730 Nov 2020 The Hadlock-formula is being widely used for the estimation of fetal weight. Hadlock explained the reasons behind the choice of the plane section for sonographic measurement of the bi-parieral diameter…
Obstetrics Complete transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) 10 Nov 201730 Nov 2020 This condition is characterized by atrioventricular concordance and ventriculoarterial discordance, meaning that the pulmonary artery and the aorta arise from the left and right ventricle respectively. Associated findings include possibly…
Obstetrics Nuchal translucency 3 Nov 201730 Nov 2020 The nuchal translucency (NT) measurement is an integral part of the first-trimester screening for fetal anomalies. The following prerequisites are important for a proper measurement: Operator with specialized training and…
Obstetrics Double outlet right ventricle 22 Oct 201730 Nov 2020 There are four types of ventriculo-arterial connection: (1) concordant, (2) discordant, (3) double-outlet and (4) single-outlet. Double-outlet is when more than 50% of each great artery is connected to the same…
Obstetrics Fetal premature atrial contractions 20 Oct 201730 Nov 2020 Premature atrial contractions (PACs) are the most common cause of referral for fetal arrhythmia. They are due to atrial ectopic beats and are seen most commonly in the late second…
Obstetrics Interrupted inferior vena cava 16 Oct 201730 Nov 2020 The interrupted inferior vena cava (IVC) with azygos continuation to the superior vena cava (SVC) arises from a failure to form the right subcardinal–hepatic anastomosis, resulting in absence of the…
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