Cost-effectiveness of routine ultrasound examination in first trimester of pregnancy

Authors

Marleen Temmerman, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
P. Buekens P. Buekens, Free University of Brussels, Belgium

Document Type

Article

Department

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (East Africa)

Abstract

The findings of first-trimester ultrasound scans are analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups according to the reliability of their alleged date of last menstrual period and the regularity of their menstrual cycle. The cost-effectiveness of a routine first trimester scan as compared to a selective approach is calculated. Based on these data we question the performance of a routine first-trimester scan.

Comments

This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.

Publication (Name of Journal)

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

Recommended Citation

Temmerman, M., & Buekens, P. (1991). Cost-effectiveness of routine ultrasound examination in first trimester of pregnancy. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 39(1), 3-6.