Bioeffects of ultrasound: an experimental study on human embryos.
The foetuses of 10 women at 9-12 weeks gestation were irradiated with ultrasound under typical diagnostic exposure conditions immediately prior to abortion. Electron microscopy of liver fragments revealed neither morphological nor structural changes.
Cardinale
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Department of Radiology, University of Palermo, Policlinico Filiciuzza, Italy.
Lagalla
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Giambanco
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Aragona
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D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000196:embryology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000009:adverse effects*