by booker | Nov 5, 2020 | Ultrasounds
The 11-13 weeks scan (or nuchal translucency scan) was initiated in the mid 1990s with the scope of measuring the nuchal translucency in order to calculate the risk for Down syndrome. Over the years the examination evolved to the extent that it is now a detailed check...
by booker | Nov 4, 2020 | Ultrasounds
The detailed anomaly scan (2nd level scan) is the second special ultrasound examination of the fetus, usually performed between 20 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. As with the 11-13 weeks scan, the anomaly scan evolved over the years to become a thorough check of the fetal...
by booker | Oct 3, 2020 | Ultrasounds
This is the third detailed scan during the pregnancy carried out usually between 28 and 34 weeks. In special circumstances it may need to be repeated according to the mother’s and the fetus’ condition. The aim of the examination is to check the placenta, the amniotic...
by booker | Oct 2, 2020 | Ultrasounds
The ultrasound examination of the womb and the ovaries is nowadays an integral part of the gynecological examination. The visualization of the internal female organs can reveal conditions as yet unsuspected (such as fibroids) or provide an explanation for existing...
