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Screening for fetal abnormalities in multiple pregnancies

N J Sebire1, K H Nicolaides

  • 1Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine, Kings College Hospital Medical School, London, UK.

Bailliere'S Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|February 4, 1999
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Multiple gestations, while rare, significantly increase risks for perinatal loss and fetal abnormalities. Ultrasound is crucial for managing these pregnancies, aiding in early detection and intervention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Multiple gestations represent a small percentage of pregnancies but carry a high risk of adverse outcomes.
  • Perinatal loss and congenital abnormalities are disproportionately common in multiple pregnancies.
  • Effective management strategies are essential for improving outcomes in these high-risk pregnancies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of ultrasound in managing multiple gestations.
  • To emphasize ultrasound's utility in screening for and managing fetal structural abnormalities in multiple pregnancies.
  • To outline the key applications of ultrasound in multiple gestation care.

Main Methods:

  • Ultrasound examination for accurate chorionicity determination.

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  • Risk assessment protocols utilizing ultrasound findings.
  • Guidance on invasive testing and selective termination procedures based on ultrasound data.

    • Main Results:

    • Ultrasound enables precise determination of chorionicity, a key factor in multiple gestation management.
    • It facilitates comprehensive screening for fetal structural defects.
    • Ultrasound-guided interventions, including selective termination, can be effectively implemented.

    Conclusions:

    • Ultrasound is indispensable for the optimal management of multiple gestations.
    • Early and accurate ultrasound assessment improves the detection and management of fetal abnormalities.
    • Ultrasound supports critical decision-making, from risk assessment to targeted interventions.