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First trimester malformation screening.

A Kurjak1, S Kupesic, R Matijevic

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School University of Zagreb, Sveti Duh Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia. asim.kurjak@public.srce.hr

European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
|July 31, 1999
PubMed
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Sonoembryology, an advanced ultrasound technique, enhances early detection of fetal malformations during the first trimester. Combining it with second-trimester screening significantly improves diagnostic accuracy for congenital anomalies.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics
  • Medical Imaging
  • Embryology

Background:

  • First-trimester fetal malformation screening presents diagnostic challenges in modern obstetrics.
  • Ultrasound technology, including high-frequency transvaginal approaches and digital image processing, has advanced diagnostic capabilities.
  • Sonoembryology emerges as a specialized field within obstetric ultrasound.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the advancements and capabilities of sonoembryology in early pregnancy.
  • To assess the diagnostic performance of sonoembryology for fetal anomalies.
  • To explore the evolving role of early embryonic assessment in prenatal care.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing high-frequency transvaginal ultrasound.
  • Employing digital image processing for enhanced visualization.

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  • Integrating sonoembryology findings with second-trimester screening data.

    • Main Results:

    • Sonoembryology enables early detection of rare anomalies and syndromes.
    • Reported sensitivity for detecting malformations is over 60% in the first trimester.
    • Combined with second-trimester screening, sensitivity exceeds 80% for overall pregnancy outcomes.
    • Commonly detected anomalies involve the head/brain, heart, abdominal wall, umbilical cord, urinary tract, and skeleton.
    • Sonoembryology plays a key role in assessing nuchal translucency for chromosomal anomaly screening.

    Conclusions:

    • Sonoembryology significantly improves early detection of fetal malformations.
    • This technique shifts the focus from 'fetus as a patient' to 'embryo as a patient'.
    • Sonoembryology opens new avenues for fetal diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.