Fetal Malformation Screening

Fetal malformation screening is performed by ultrasound screening to detect the presence or absence of a fatal deformity in the fetus. The subject took the supine position and was examined by the pregnant woman's abdomen. First, the fetal growth and development were comprehensively observed. The fetal head double top diameter, femur length, amniotic fluid index, placental orientation, thickness, grade, and repeated suspected abnormal parts were carefully scanned. Check, focus on the organs and systems of abnormal fetal development, whether there is fetal complex malformation. Basic Information Specialist classification: prenatal and postnatal examination classification: ultrasound Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Tips: Relax your body and actively cooperate with your doctor. Normal value The fetus grows normally. Clinical significance Abnormal results: no brain, open spina bifida, severe cardiac structural malformation, upper and lower limb loss, kidney deficiency (no kidney), hydrocephalus, pulmonary cysts, etc. People who need to be examined: older women, family history, poor pregnancy history, and exposure to more harmful substances in the living environment (first 11 weeks to 14 weeks in pregnancy, 18 weeks to 24 weeks in the second) ). Precautions Before the inspection: pay attention to rest and remove the metal ornaments. When checking: Relax your body and actively cooperate with your doctor. Inspection process The subject took the supine position and was examined by the pregnant woman's abdomen. First, the fetal growth and development were comprehensively observed. The fetal head double top diameter, femur length, amniotic fluid index, placental orientation, thickness, grade, and repeated suspected abnormal parts were carefully scanned. Check, focus on the organs and systems of abnormal fetal development, whether there is fetal complex malformation. Not suitable for the crowd Early and late pregnancy. Adverse reactions and risks No complications.

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