Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ultrasound I: Abdominal Ultrasonography01:20

Ultrasound I: Abdominal Ultrasonography

Introduction:
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...
Ultrasonography01:17

Ultrasonography

Ultrasonography is an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the body's internal structures. It is a non-invasive and safe procedure that does not involve the use of ionizing radiation, making it widely used in various medical fields. Ultrasonography is used to study heart function, blood flow in the neck or extremities, certain conditions such as gallbladder disease, and fetal growth and development.
During an ultrasonography procedure, a handheld device called a...
Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography01:24

Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography

IntroductionUltrasonography, or renal ultrasound, is a noninvasive medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and surrounding tissues.Indications for Urinary System UltrasonographyUrinary system ultrasonography is indicated in various clinical scenarios, such as:Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis): To detect and monitor the size and presence of kidney or urinary tract stones.Hydronephrosis: To assess the dilation of the renal pelvis and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Does the Depth of Hysteroscopic Endometrial Fundal Incision Influence Reproductive Outcomes in Oocyte Recipients? A Prospective Study.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Diagnosis and Management of Contemporary Issues in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Extracellular Vesicles in Human Reproduction: Integrating Redox-Mitochondrial Signaling with Multi-Omics and AI-Driven Biomarker Discovery.

Cells·2026
Same author

Association of Maternal Cardiac Arrhythmias with Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

The Impact of Osteopontin and Galectin-7 on the Preoperative Diagnosis of Ovarian Tumors: A Case-Control Study.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

First-Trimester Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk Prediction with Machine Learning Techniques: Results from the BORN2020 Cohort Study.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same journal

Correction: Luca et al. Global and Regional Diagnostic Results of Progress Toward Cervical Cancer Elimination, According to the WHO Strategy: A Systematic Literature Review with Narrative Synthesis. <i>Diagnostics</i> 2026, <i>16</i>, 1224.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Association Between Systemic Inflammatory Response Biomarkers and Disease Activity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain and Basivertebral Nerve Ablation: A Review of Mechanisms, Imaging-Driven Selection, and Clinical Outcomes.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Multivalvular Carcinoid Heart Disease: The Role of Echocardiography in Diagnosis and Selection for Heterotopic Bicaval Valve Implantation.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Data-Efficient and Explainable Multimodal Survival Prediction in NSCLC Using Deep Image Embeddings, Clinical Variables, and Gradient-Boosted Trees.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery: Cinematic Volume Rendering Technique for Enhanced Anatomic Visualization.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

State of the Art Cranial Ultrasound Imaging in Neonates
10:02

State of the Art Cranial Ultrasound Imaging in Neonates

Published on: February 2, 2015

First-Trimester Ultrasound: A Comparative Review of Guidelines.

Eirini Boureka1, Ioannis Tsakiridis1, Georgios Michos1

  • 1Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Konstantinoupoleos 49, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 12, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

First-trimester ultrasound guidelines show consensus on core parameters and examiner qualifications for optimal maternal and fetal health. Discrepancies exist in protocols, dating, and screening for fetal growth restriction.

Keywords:
comparisonfetal anatomyfirst-trimester ultrasoundguidelinesnuchal translucencyscreening

More Related Videos

High Frequency Ultrasound for the Analysis of Fetal and Placental Development In Vivo
06:43

High Frequency Ultrasound for the Analysis of Fetal and Placental Development In Vivo

Published on: November 8, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 13, 2026

State of the Art Cranial Ultrasound Imaging in Neonates
10:02

State of the Art Cranial Ultrasound Imaging in Neonates

Published on: February 2, 2015

High Frequency Ultrasound for the Analysis of Fetal and Placental Development In Vivo
06:43

High Frequency Ultrasound for the Analysis of Fetal and Placental Development In Vivo

Published on: November 8, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Prenatal Care

Background:

  • First-trimester ultrasound is crucial for antenatal care, impacting maternal and fetal well-being.
  • It provides vital information for optimal perinatal outcomes.
  • Guidelines vary across international societies, necessitating a comparative review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare recent guidelines on first-trimester ultrasound examinations.
  • To identify areas of consensus and discrepancy among major international medical societies.
  • To inform the development of unified, evidence-based protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive review of guidelines from AIUM, ASUM, AWMF, ISUOG, SOGC, and WAPM.
  • Analysis focused on parameters, examiner qualifications, equipment, consent, anatomy visualization, and specific testing.
  • Comparison of recommendations on pregnancy dating, fetal growth restriction screening, and invasive procedures.

Main Results:

  • Consensus exists on core examination parameters, examiner qualifications, machine specifications, and informed consent.
  • Minor discrepancies noted in protocols for fetal anatomy visualization.
  • All societies encourage combined first-trimester examination; cell-free DNA testing is addressed by few.
  • Controversy surrounds indications and gestational age for scans and pregnancy dating.
  • Fetal growth restriction screening and invasive diagnostic testing recommendations are limited to specific societies.

Conclusions:

  • First-trimester ultrasound is essential for assessing viability, dating, anatomy, and risk stratification.
  • Unified, evidence-based protocols are needed to improve maternal and fetal outcomes.
  • Further standardization in guidelines for dating, FGR screening, and invasive procedures is recommended.