An accurate antenatal diagnosis of vasa previa with transvaginal color Doppler ultrasonography.
We describe a case of vasa previa diagnosed antenatally with transvaginal color Doppler ultrasonography. The diagnosis was confirmed at cesarean delivery. The benefits and advantages of the use of transvaginal color Doppler ultrasonography to diagnose vasa previa in utero are discussed.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shimane Medical University, Izumo, Japan.
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Hata
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Hata
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Fujiwaki
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Ariyuki
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Manabe
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Kitao
D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010920:Placenta / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal; D014469:Umbilical Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014471:Umbilical Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging