Ultrasonographic method for detection of haemoglobin Bart's hydrops fetalis in the second trimester of pregnancy

Sujin Kanokpongsakdi, Supan Fucharoen, C. Vatanasiri, Varaporn Thonglairoam, Pranee Winichagoon, J Manassakorn

Prenatal Diagnosis · 1990 · 20 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

In nine pregnant women at risk for fetal alpha-thalassaemia, the two affected fetuses were diagnosed by ultrasonography at 18-20 weeks' gestation. In countries with limited resources, ultrasonography provides a cost-effective method of prenatal screening for this condition.

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