A feasible method to evaluate fetal palate: sequential sector-scan through oral fissure

Abstract Background Prenatal diagnosis of cleft palate is still challenging. To describe a practical and efficient method, sequential sector-scan through oral fissure (SSTOF), to evaluate palate. Methods According to the characteristics of the fetal oral anatomy and ultrasonic directivity, we design...

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Main Authors: Xiaofeng Lu, Yi Zhou, Min Fan, Wanyan Li, Chaoxue Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05450-7