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Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a diagnostic image obtained with the help of sound waves. An echocardiogram is a type of ultrasound used to diagnose heart disorder. A probe is used to pass high-frequency sound waves that create echoes when they bounce off different parts of the body. These waves are converted into images.

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Is it risky to have placenta in posterior position?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 11 weeks 2 days pregnant and as per my USG report placenta is posterior, low lying, just covering the OS. Retroplacental area is clear and placental maturity is grade 0. I previously had two C-section birth. Is there any chance of shifting the placenta upper or do I have any risk due...  Read Full »

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Dr. Raut Digvijay Pandurang

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is the first-trimester scan. It is good that it is posterior placenta with previous two C-section. If it is anterior, then it is difficult to travel upward. Higher chances of an adherent placenta in the anterior placenta. You need serial monitoring by ultrasonography...  Read Full »

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