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Routine antenatal ultrasonography in a base population
1831st Medical Group/SGHSO, George AFB, CA 92394-5300.
The use of diagnostic ultrasonography has profoundly enhanced the practice of obstetrics. Its use on a routine basis in pregnancy, though, is still debated. We evaluated a policy of routine second trimester ultrasonography in our base population to determine if it improved obstetrical care. In comparison to a historical control group, our study group had fewer patients going beyond 42 weeks and a significantly lower Cesarean section rate for those requiring an induction for post dates. The use of routine antenatal ultrasonography improved obstetrical care in our population.
The use of diagnostic ultrasonography has profoundly enhanced the practice of obstetrics. Its use on a routine basis in pregnancy, though, is still debated. We evaluated a policy of routine second trimester ultrasonography in our base population to determine if it improved obstetrical care. In comparison to a historical control group, our study group had fewer patients going beyond 42 weeks and a significantly lower Cesarean section rate for those requiring an induction for post dates. The use of routine antenatal ultrasonography improved obstetrical care in our population.