Routine ultrasonography in utero and school performance at age 8-9 years

Most fetuses in developed countries are exposed in utero to diagnostic ultrasound examination. Many pregnant women express concern about whether the procedure harms the fetus. Since most routine ultrasound examinations are done at weeks 16-22, when the fetal brain is developing rapidly, effects on n...

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Published in:	The Lancet (British edition) Vol. 339; no. 8785; p. 85
Main Authors:	Salvesen, K A, Bakketeig, L S, Eik-nes, S H, Undheim, J O, Okland, O
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 11-01-1992
Subjects:	Adult Age Factors Child Diagnostic Tests, Routine - adverse effects Diagnostic Tests, Routine - methods Dyslexia - diagnosis Dyslexia - etiology Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Pregnancy Sex Factors Teaching Ultrasonography, Prenatal - adverse effects
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