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Dorsal approach technique for the visualization of the aortic arch

Volume: 59 Number: 3 September 30, 2020
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Dorsal approach technique for the visualization of the aortic arch

Abstract

Aim: In this study, we aimed define a new technique to visualize the aortic arch in order to diagnose aortic arch anomalies with a dorsal approach when fetal spine is in anterior position within the uterus. Materials and Methods: 115 patients who were referred to the prenatal screening unit between gestational weeks 20-40 were admitted to the study. 110 patients with normal cardiac findings and 5 fetuses with postnatally confirmed diagnosis of coarctation of aorta were evaluated with the new technique. Results: Aortic arch of 115 fetuses were successfully visualized with the technique defined in detail. Conclusion: The dorsal approach for the visualization of the aortic arch seems as a durable and a convenient technique for the fetal cardiac evaluation, especially in terms of better diagnostic capability for aortic arch pathologies under circumstances where the ventral approach is not feasible.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Metehan İmamoğlu
0000-0002-7803-8012
Türkiye

Sabina Garakhanova
0000-0003-1179-1170
Türkiye

Publication Date

September 30, 2020

Submission Date

November 7, 2019

Acceptance Date

March 11, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 59 Number: 3

DOI

https://doi.org/10.19161/etd.790434

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA23DW82DB

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1.Fırat Ökmen, Hüseyin Ekici, Metehan İmamoğlu, Sabahattin Anıl Arı, Sabina Garakhanova, Ahmet Mete Ergenoğlu, Ahmet Özgür Yeniel. Dorsal approach technique for the visualization of the aortic arch. EJM. 2020 Sep. 1;59(3):188-91. doi:10.19161/etd.790434

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