Prenatal Diagnosis of Vasa Previa by Routine Transvaginal Color Doppler

Antonio J. Santos Roca, Jorge Luis Mejías Ramos, Lauren Lynch, Alberto de la Vega

Abstract


The prenatal diagnosis of vasa previa is essential to achieving a safe delivery in patients who suffer from the condition. Transvaginal ultrasound with color Doppler performed at the time of a routine mid-trimester ultrasound is a valuable tool in terms of achieving a timely and accurate diagnosis of vasa previa.

Keywords


prenatal diagnosis; ultrasonography; vasa previa

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