Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of clubfoot.
Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of clubfoot is increasing. Of 103 patients with clubfoot diagnosed at birth, 26 (25.2%) positive prenatal scans were identified with the earliest diagnosis being made at 15 weeks. A questionnaire assessment indicated that 17 (65.4%) deemed that the explanation of the baby's condition was clear. With an increasing incidence of antenatal detection, it is suggested that parents require adequate antenatal counseling by a specialist in the area of clubfoot to improve the understanding of the natural history and treatment of this condition.
Burgan
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HE
Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.
Furness
M E
ME
Foster
B K
BK
D003025:Clubfoot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal