Ultrasonography for first-trimester bleeding.(POEMs and Tips)
Publication: American Family Physician
Publication Date: 15-OCT-05
Author: Walling, Anne D.
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As many as 25 percent of women who are pregnant experience vaginal bleeding during the first trimester. Approximately one half of these women progress to miscarriage. Early identification of the nonviable pregnancies through ultrasonography provides more time for decisions about expectant management or intervention. Conversely, confirming viability can offer patients reassurance. Schauberger and colleagues studied the contribution of ultrasonography to the management...
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