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This chapter reviews the role of ultrasound as an ancillary technique in the establishment of gestational age; diagnosis of placenta previa; identification of intrauterine growth retardation; and detection and surveillance of multiple gestation. It is concluded that whether ultrasound is of benefit in these conditions is an open question.
Keywords: gestational age; ultrasound scanning; antenatal screening; placenta previa; intrauterine growth retardation; multiple gestation
Chapter. 6847 words.
Subjects: Public Health and Epidemiology
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