Reply to Routine Antenatal Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound Study (RADIUS) thoughts? (popular in Europe)

Forum Index » Expectant and Postpartum Moms

Reply to "Routine Antenatal Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound Study (RADIUS) thoughts? (popular in Europe)"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=tgreen]Routine Antenatal Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound Study ("RADIUS") is a non-invasive ultrasound scan.

There is a significantly higher detection rate of serious birth defects if performed by physicians with extensive training in fetal diagnosis. Is this more accurate than the nuchal screen test?

Has anyone heard of this? I brought this up with my OB, but she had not heard of it.  This is a popular (and affordable) option in Europe. In Germany, it is recommended to have one done every trimester. RADIUS can screen for heart abnormalities, etc.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Anyone know of an experienced reader in the area? (Or can the ultrasounds be sent overseas to be interpreted?)

I'm at week 9, and am looking for the best non-invasive test.

Links re RADIUS:

http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2011/10/prenatal_testing_birth_defects_often_come_as_a_surprise_.html
http://local.obgyn.net/Fetal_Ultrasound_Screening_Falls_Church_VA-r1256424-Falls_Church_VA.html
http://www.ob-ultrasound.net/routine.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8090403

Thanks!

[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics