[Fetal echocardiography: part III--the conotruncal anomalies].
Conotruncal anomalies are characterized by a defect in the conotruncal septum. They represent an important group of congenital heart defects (CHD) which is associated with significant perinatal morbidity and mortality. Fetal echocardiography is a reliable diagnostic tool for CHD, but its detection rate is operator dependent and varies by centre and defect. Accurate echocardiographic diagnosis in utero permits adequate pregnancy follow-up and patient counseling with regard to prognosis and treatment options. The aim of this review is to define the major ultrasound features used in the prenatal diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the most common conotruncal anomalies encountered in fetal life.
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D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000002:abnormalities; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods