Screening for chromosomal abnormalities at 10–14 weeks: the role of ductus venosus blood flow

To assess the possible role of Doppler ultra‐sound assessment of ductus venosus blood flow in screening for chromosomal abnormalities at 10–14 weeks of gestation.

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