Research: First and second trimester screening for fetal structural anomalies

Fetal structural anomalies are found in up to 3% of all pregnancies and ultrasound-based screening has been an integral part of routine prenatal care for decades. The prenatal detection of fetal anomalies allows for optimal perinatal management, providing expectant parents with opportunities for additional imaging, genetic testing, and the provision of information regarding prognosis and management options.

Read the study in its entirety here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29233624
 
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