title: A pictorial guide for the second trimester ultrasound.
abstract: Introduction: The second trimester ultrasound remains an important screening tool for detecting fetal abnormalities. This pictorial guide for the second trimester ultrasound is designed to assist practitioners to produce a high quality diagnostic survey of the fetus by demonstrating and describing recommended images.Methods: Each image is discussed in detail and has an associated drawn line diagram to aid in the identification of the important features of that image. There is a description of the salient landmarks and relevant measurements.Result: The authors hope this article may act as a useful guide to all practitioners performing second trimester ultrasounds.
authors.affiliation: Medical Imaging DepartmentThe Mercy Hospital for WomenMelbourneVictoriaAustralia; Specialist Women's Ultrasound Box HillMelbourneVictoriaAustralia.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bethune
authors.affiliation: Medical Imaging Department The Mercy Hospital for Women Melbourne Victoria Australia.
authors.forename: Ekaterina
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Alibrahim
authors.affiliation: Medical Imaging Department The Mercy Hospital for Women Melbourne Victoria Australia.
authors.forename: Braidy
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.affiliation: Medical Imaging Department The Mercy Hospital for Women Melbourne Victoria Australia.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yong
keywords: imaging; prenatal ultrasound; second trimester routine ultrasound