Impact of maternal obesity on procedure of mid-trimester anomaly scan

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A maternal body mass index (BMI) >or= 30 kg/m(2) increases the risk of giving birth to a baby with an anatomical congenital anomaly. Such anomalies can be detected prior to birth using ultrasound as a screening modality. This study documents the impact of maternal obesity on image quality and service provision of the mid-trimester fetal anomaly scan. A prospective observational study of 327 pregnant women...

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