Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound in Determination of Chorionicity of Twin


Article PDF :

Veiw Full Text PDF

Article type :

Original article

Author :

rozina memon

Volume :

9

Issue :

4

Abstract :

Abstract Introduction: - Placental chorionicity is significant to determine the risks of twin pregnancy. Monochorionic are prone to develop complications as compared to dichorionic. The role of ultrasound in detecting chorionicity cannot be neglected as it is authentic and essential to prevent patient from developing future problems of pregnancy as these can be managed early and properly. Aims and objective: - To see the accuracy of ultrasound findings of Chorioniocity in twin pregnancies.Material and methods:-The study was done in Department of Gyn/Obs Unit 2 at PMCH Nawabshah. It is a cross sectional study done from February 2017 to July 2018. All the patients of study were admitted from OPD and Emergency center. Only pregnant ladies were included in this study who fulfilled the criterion of our study.Results:- Out of 100 patients, 30 were found to have twin pregnancyAge difference was also noted ranged from 20 to 50 years, among patients. Ultrasound findings were noted in all patients with multiple pregnancies. Only 20 (66.6%) patients had Lambda sign means dichorionic and 10 (33.3%) had Tsign.Conclusion:- In short, it is concluded that diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonographic findings in twin pregnancies are accurate and authentic in diagnosing the chorionicity of twin pregnancies.

Keyword :

Chorionicity, Lambda Sign, Twin, Ultrasonographic, Monochorionic.
Journals Insights Open Access Journal Filmy Knowledge Hanuman Devotee Avtarit Wiki In Hindi Multiple Choice GK