Role of 2‐Dimensional Ultrasound Imaging in Placental and Umbilical Cord Morphometry: Literature and Pictorial Review. (29th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ismail, Khadijah I.; Hannigan, Ailish; O'Donoghue, Keelin; Cotter, Amanda
• Is Part Of: Journal of ultrasound in medicine. Volume 38:Number 12(2019)
• Page Start: 3131
• Page End: 3140
• Publication Date: 2019-05-29
• Subjects: morphometry -- obstetrics -- placenta -- 2‐dimensional ultrasound -- umbilical cord; Ultrasonics in medicine -- Periodicals; Ultrasonics; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonics in medicine; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.07543
• DOI: 10.1002/jum.15024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0278-4297

Abstract

Abstract : Abnormalities of the placenta and umbilical cord have been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Antenatal detection of placental and umbilical cord abnormalities using ultrasound (US) imaging is now gaining popularity with the advancements in obstetric US. This article reviews the use of 2‐dimensional obstetric US as a tool to measure and assess placental and umbilical cord morphometry. It highlights the potential role of placental and umbilical cord morphometry as a valuable component of the screening tool for high risk pregnancies and identifies the need for further research to examine its feasibility.