Routine antenatal ultrasonography in a base population.
The use of diagnostic ultrasonography has profoundly enhanced the practice of obstetrics. Its use on a routine basis in pregnancy, though, is still debated. We evaluated a policy of routine second trimester ultrasonography in our base population to determine if it improved obstetrical care. In comparison to a historical control group, our study group had fewer patients going beyond 42 weeks and a significantly lower Cesarean section rate for those requiring an induction for post dates. The use of routine antenatal ultrasonography improved obstetrical care in our population.
Dykowski
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MD
831st Medical Group/SGHSO, George AFB, CA 92394-5300.
Ainslie
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000191:economics