title: Discussion: 'ultrasound screening for fetal spina bifida,' by Bernard et al.
abstract: In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article discussed: Bernard J-P, Cuckle HS, Stirnemann JJ, et al. Screening for fetal spina bifida by ultrasound examination in the first trimester of pregnancy using fetal biparietal diameter. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2012;207:306.e1-2.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA.
authors.forename: George A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Macones
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Stamilio
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Odibo
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cahill
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006257:Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods*