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. 2022 Sep-Oct;38(7):2039-2042.
doi: 10.12669/pjms.38.7.6212.

Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Pakistan Guideline on Second Trimester Anomaly Scan Published in year 2022

Nishat Zohra  1 , Shama Munim  2 , Shamila Ijaz  3 , Shehla Baqai  4 , Haleema Yasmin  5 , Razia Korejo  6 , Lees Cc  7
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Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Pakistan Guideline on Second Trimester Anomaly Scan Published in year 2022

Nishat Zohra et al. Pak J Med Sci. 2022 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

The Guideline on Second trimester anomaly scan has been prepared by the National Maternal Fetal Medicine guidelines committee, approved by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Pakistan. These guidelines are developed in 2022 and will be reviewed after two years. The current document provides guidance about the importance of second trimester scan to practicing clinicians and sonologists. It will enable them to offer it timely offer to their patient this scan and refer them to the Fetal medicine specialist when indicated. It is unique as the document is modified according to local needs. The Guidelines are developed in 2022 and will be reviewed after two years.

Keywords: Anomaly scan; Maternal and fetal medicine guidelines; Second trimester.

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