Until recently, our information on the ductus venosus was based on postmortem and
experimental studies. The present review relates to the modern concept of this vein …

In this overview the current knowledge of the relationship between an increased nuchal
translucency (NT) measurement and fetal heart structure and function in chromosomally …

Objective To assess the possible role of Doppler ultra‐sound assessment of ductus venosus
blood flow in screening for chromosomal abnormalities at 10–14 weeks of gestation …

Objective To assess a possible relationship between ductus venosus blood flow
abnormalities and cardiac defects in chromosomally normal fetuses with increased nuchal …

The third edition of this established reference is the product of the combined efforts of many
professionals–obstetricians, pediatric cardiologists, sonographers, molecular biologists, and …

Objective To evaluate the role of ductus venosus blood flow assessment at 10–16 weeks'
gestation in screening for chromosomal abnormalities. Methods Ductus venosus blood flow …

First-trimester nuchal translucency (NT) measurement is a widely used technique to
determine the risk of fetal aneuploidy. The aim of this review was to explore the different …

Objectives A discrepancy in crown–rump length (CRL) and/or nuchal translucency thickness
(NT) between monochorionic twins has been found to be associated with an increased risk …

Please cite this paper as: Papatheodorou S, Evangelou E, Makrydimas G, Ioannidis J. First‐
trimester ductus venosus screening for cardiac defects: a meta‐analysis. BJOG 2011; 118 …

Objective To determine whether, in a selected high‐risk population, Doppler velocimetry of
the ductus venosus can improve the predictive capacity of increased nuchal translucency in …