Craniospinal malformations in a twelve-year fetopathological study; the efficiency of ultra-sonography in view of fetopathological investigations
JG Joó · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2008 · Heft 05
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Zusammenfassung
Background. Craniospinal malformations represent a heterogeneous group of congenital malformations by their morphology and etiology alike. Certain craniospinal malformations could be diagnosed as early as the dawn of ultrasonography and this group of malformations has been in the focus of attention ever since. Aims. The aim of the authors was to review the main characteristics of craniospinal malformations, as well as to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasonography based on autopsy examinations of twelve years. Study design. The current study comprises the details of 339 pregnancies terminated by induced abortion fo…