Measurement of the Great Vessels in the Mediastinum Could Help Distinguish True From False-Positive Coarctation of the Aorta in the Third Trimester

Abstract

In the third trimester, the main PA:Ao ratio as measured in the fetal mediastinum can be a helpful tool in distinguishing true CoA requiring neonatal cardiac surgery from false-positive CoA and simple disproportion requiring medical attention but no surgery in the first month of postnatal life.