Current indications for obstetrics ultrasonography
Keywords:
ultrasonography, pregnancy, fetal anatomyAbstract
The ultrasound scan supplies information on the fetal life, gestational age, multiple pregnancy, fetal development, amniotic cavity and placenta. The present article has for objective to carry through update on the main indications for obstetrics studies.
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