Placenta and Transvaginal Sonography

JOURNAL TITLE: Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Author
ISSN
0973-614X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1563
Volume
12
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
8
Article keywords
Low-lying placenta, Magnetic resonance imaging, Safety and accuracy of transvaginal sonography

Abstract

In recent years, transvaginal evaluation of the placenta has completely changed the way obstetricians need to perceive and assess a low-lying placenta. Additionally, the number of negative ultrasound examinations in morbid placental adherence has reduced. This article presents the evidence on the safety and accuracy of transvaginal placental evaluation and goes on to discuss the manner in which transvaginal findings should alter clinical protocols to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes. It also answers a very pertinent clinical question: How low is low?

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