Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 6, 2026

High Frequency Ultrasound for the Analysis of Fetal and Placental Development In Vivo
Published on: November 8, 2018
Ultrasound screening in second and third trimester of pregnancy: an update
Carla Verrotti1, Eleonora Caforio, Dandolo Gramellini
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Neonatology, Section of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Parma. carla.verrotti@unipr.it
Ultrasound screening of structural fetal malformations is mainly based on the use of ultrasounds during the second trimester of pregnancy. The diagnostic sensibility of ultrasounds varies in the different multicentric studies reported in literature and is correlated to different factors: gestation period, type of malformation, number of ultrasounds performed, operator experience, etc. Third trimester ultrasounds may identify late-onset malformations and offer adequate information for postnatal assistance.
Ultrasound screening of structural fetal malformations is mainly based on the use of ultrasounds during the second trimester of pregnancy. The diagnostic sensibility of ultrasounds varies in the different multicentric studies reported in literature and is correlated to different factors: gestation period, type of malformation, number of ultrasounds performed, operator experience, etc. Third trimester ultrasounds may identify late-onset malformations and offer adequate information for postnatal assistance.
Related Concept Videos
Ultrasonography
During an ultrasonography procedure, a handheld device called a...
Ultrasound I: Abdominal Ultrasonography
Abdominal ultrasonography, commonly known as abdominal ultrasound, is a vital, non-invasive medical imaging technique widely used in healthcare.
Procedure:
This diagnostic tool allows the clinician to visually inspect internal structures within the abdomen, including vital organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and spleen.
The abdominal ultrasound process begins with applying a special gel to the patient's skin over the abdomen. This gel enhances the...
Ultrasound II: Endoscopic Ultrasound and FibroScan
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS):
Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography
Assessing Blood pressure using a doppler ultrasound
Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Doppler Ultrasound Blood Pressure Assessment:
Preparation of Equipment:
