Effect of malaria on placental volume measured using three-dimensional ultrasound: a pilot study.

The presence of malaria parasites and histopathological changes in the placenta are associated with a reduction in birth weight, principally due to intrauterine growth restriction. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of studying early pregnancy placental volumes using three-dimensio...

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Main Authors: Rijken, M, Moroski, W, Kiricharoen, S, Karunkonkowit, N, Stevenson, G, Ohuma, E, Noble, J, Kennedy, S, McGready, R, Papageorghiou, A, Nosten, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2012