Method of assessing placentation

Details Method of assessing placentation Method of assessing placentation

Filed on

1993-11-16

Date issued

1995-07-18

Examiner

Jaworski, Francis

Patent Class

Surgery

SubClass

Truss

SubSubClass

Pad

Other Related Categories

12866202, A61B 806

Type

Patent

Status

active

Patent number

054332044

Description

ABSTRACT:
An improved method of visualizing blood flow in the maternal placenta is provided. By utilizing contrast media to enhance the ultrasound image, the condition of the maternal placenta during pregnancy can be evaluated so as to permit intervention for correcting abnormal conditions of such blood flow, if required.

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