Second trimester low-lying placenta and in-vitro fertilization? Exclude vasa previa.
J Matern Fetal Med 2000 Nov-Dec;9(6):370-2    (ISSN: 1057-0802)
Oyelese Y; Spong C; Fernandez MA; McLaren RA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC 20007, USA. YinkaMD@aol.com.
We report the prenatal diagnosis of vasa previa using transvaginal sonography and color Doppler. This case supports the previously reported association of vasa previa with second trimester low-lying placentas and in-vitro fertilization. Sonographic examination for vasa previa should be considered in pregnancies with low-lying placentas and those resulting from in-vitro fertilization.

Major Subject Heading(s)

Minor Subject Heading(s)
  • Blood Vessels [embryology]
  • Fertilization in Vitro
  • Placenta [ultrasonography]
  • Umbilical Arteries [ultrasonography]
  • Umbilical Veins [ultrasonography]
  • Vascular Diseases [ultrasonography]
  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Placenta [blood supply]
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Umbilical Arteries [pathology]
  • Umbilical Veins [pathology]
  • Vascular Diseases [pathology]
Indexing Check Tags: Case Report; Female; Human
Language: English
MEDLINE Indexing Date: 200104
Publication Type: Journal Article
PreMedline Identifier: 0011243298
Unique NLM Identifier: 21132764
Journal Code: IM

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