Meta-analysis of validity of echogenic intracardiac foci for calculating the risk of Down syndrome in the second trimester of pregnancy
The objective of this study is to assess the validity of echogenic intracardiac foci for Down syndrome detection in the second trimester ultrasound scan. A systematic search in major bibliographic databases was carried out (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL). Twenty-five studies about echogenic intracardiac foci were selected for statistical synthesis in this systematic review. Those 25 considered to be relevant were then subjected to critical reading, following the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme criteria, by at least three independent observers.
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Ana Mar ía Rubio Lorente, María Moreno-Cid, María José Rodríguez, Gema Bueno, José María Tenías, Carmen Román, Ángel Arias, Ana Pascual Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
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