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‹ Fri · 28 Aug 2026
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Anomaly Detection With an Expanded Standardized First-Trimester Fetal Anatomic Ultrasound Screening Protocol.

To evaluate the clinical utility of a novel comprehensive StaFFAUS (standardized first-trimester fetal anatomic ultrasound screening) protocol. This retrospective single-center study included pregnant patients undergoing first-trimester ultrasound screening at 11 6/7-13 6/7 weeks of gestation between 2013 and 2024.

To evaluate the clinical utility of a novel comprehensive StaFFAUS (standardized first-trimester fetal anatomic ultrasound screening) protocol. This retrospective single-center study included pregnant patients undergoing first-trimester ultrasound screening at 11 6/7-13 6/7 weeks of gestation between 2013 and 2024.

What the study was

Study design
Cohort/Observational Study
Category
Early Detection
Maturity
Validated
Journal
Obstet Gynecol

Why it surfaced

Matched watchlist topic 'Early cancer detection (liquid biopsy, ctDNA, cfDNA)'. Study design: Cohort/Observational Study. Score: 8/10 (N:3, R:3, D:1, P:1).

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