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Persistent right umbilical vein: sonographic detection and subsequent neonatal outcome
L M Hill1, A Mills, C Peterson
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science, Magee-Womens Hospital, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|December 1, 1994
Summary
Persistent right umbilical vein, a rare fetal anomaly, is detectable via antenatal ultrasound. Early detection is crucial for identifying associated congenital malformations and ensuring optimal neonatal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Fetal Medicine
- Neonatology
Background:
- Persistent right umbilical vein (PRUV) is a rare fetal anomaly.
- Antenatal diagnosis of PRUV is important for assessing neonatal outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the experience with antenatal detection of PRUV.
- To evaluate the subsequent neonatal outcome of fetuses diagnosed with PRUV.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study.
- 33 cases of PRUV identified during 15,237 obstetric ultrasound examinations after 15 weeks' gestation.
Main Results:
- PRUV was detected in 1 out of 476 obstetric ultrasounds.
- 18.2% of fetuses with PRUV had significant congenital malformations.
Conclusions:
- Antenatal ultrasound, particularly in the second and third trimesters, can detect PRUV.
- Fetal anomaly detection necessitates comprehensive anatomic surveys, including echocardiography, to identify associated malformations.