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Developmental and Teratogenic Effects of Ultrasound

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In obstetrics, the applications of ultrasound cover a broad spectrum. During pregnancy ultrasound is used alone to visualize and monitor fetal development, and it is also used as an adjunct with other procedures, such as amniocentesis, to determine the well-being of the developing fetus. Ultrasound is currently used to assist in chorionic villi sampling, a relatively recent technique designed to obtain genetic information on the fetus during earlier stages of gestation than is possible with amniocentesis. In general, the clinical applications of diagnostic ultrasonography are diverse and its potential use can be justified during virtually all stages of pregnancy.

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Fisher, B.R., Stratmeyer, M.E. (1987). Developmental and Teratogenic Effects of Ultrasound. In: Repacholi, M.H., Grandolfo, M., Rindi, A. (eds) Ultrasound. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1811-8_15

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