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Am J Perinatol 1986; 3(4): 289-295
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999882
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Perineal Scanning

Philippe Jeanty, Mary D'Alton, Roberto Romero, John C. Hobbins
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yale University Medical School, New Haven, Connecticut
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Although various techniques have been described to aid in the ultrasound diagnosis of placenta previa and incompetent cervix, these maneuvers depend on the precise identification of the internal cervical os, a feat which is notoriously difficultto accomplish consistently. In an attempt to get a closer view of the cervix we tried another approach. This simple technique of perineal scanning has the potential to help considerably with these problems.