Venous duct dopplerometry.
Authors:
L. Jabůrek 1; M. Pětroš 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika FN a LF UP Olomouc
1; Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika FN Ostrava
2
Published in:
Prakt Gyn 2009; 13(4): 214-217
Overview
Objective:
To summarize published data on the importace and the use of the dopplerometry of the venous duct in the clinical practice. Design: A review article.
Setting:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, Olomouc.
Subject and methods:
A review from literatue and bibliographic databases.
Results:
Dopplerometry of ductus venosus is an important diagnostic metod of examination of fetal venous system. In the first trimester of pregnancy it is used as a complementary method of the combined genetic screening of fetal aneuploidies. In the following trimesters and during the opening phase of labour it can provide an early warning of a gradual failing of the compensatory mechanisms in the redistribution of blood flow of threatened fetuses.
Key words:
dopplerometry – venous duct – fetal venous circulation
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