Use of artificial intelligence and deep learning in fetal ultrasound imaging

R Ramirez Zegarra, T Ghi - Ultrasound in Obstetrics & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Deep learning is considered the leading artificial intelligence tool in image analysis in
general. Deep‐learning algorithms excel at image recognition, which makes them valuable …

Sonographic evaluation of the fetal head position and attitude during labor

T Ghi, A Dall'Asta - American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2024 - Elsevier
Fetal malpresentation, malposition, and asynclitism are among the most common
determinants of a protracted active phase of labor, arrest of dilatation during the first stage …

Ultrasound in labor: clinical practice guideline and recommendation by the WAPM-World Association of Perinatal Medicine and the PMF-Perinatal Medicine …

G Rizzo, T Ghi, W Henrich, B Tutschek… - Journal of Perinatal …, 2022 - degruyter.com
This recommendation document follows the mission of the World Association of Perinatal
Medicine in collaboration with the Perinatal Medicine Foundation. We aim to bring together …

[HTML][HTML] Descent of the presenting part assessed with ultrasound

TM Eggebø, H Hjartardottir - American Journal of Obstetrics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fetal head descent can be expressed as fetal station and engagement. Station is
traditionally based on clinical vaginal examination of the distal part of the fetal skull and …

Role of fetal head‐circumference‐to‐maternal‐height ratio in predicting Cesarean section for labor dystocia: prospective multicenter study

A Dall'Asta, R Ramirez Zegarra, E Corno… - … in Obstetrics & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To evaluate the relationship between the fetal head‐circumference‐to‐maternal‐
height (HC/MH) ratio measured shortly before delivery and the occurrence of Cesarean …

Intrapartum ultrasound for the diagnosis of cephalic malpositions and malpresentations

AC Gimovsky - American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM, 2021 - Elsevier
Fetuses with malpresentation and malposition during labor represent important clinical
challenges. Women with fetuses presenting with malpresentation or malposition are at risk …

Intrapartum ultrasound in women with prolonged first stage of labor

BH Kahrs, TM Eggebø - American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM, 2021 - Elsevier
The first stage of labor is from the start of active labor until the cervix is fully dilatated. To
assess labor progress during this stage, a clinical examination has traditionally been done …

[HTML][HTML] Fetal head descent assessed by transabdominal ultrasound: a prospective observational study

R Kamel, S Negm, I Badr, BH Kahrs, TM Eggebø… - American journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Determining fetal head descent, expressed as fetal head station and
engagement is an essential part of monitoring progression in labor. Assessing fetal head …

Soft-tissue dystocia due to paradoxical contraction of the levator ani as a cause of prolonged second stage: concept, diagnosis, and potential treatment

A Youssef, E Brunelli, M Fiorentini, G Pilu… - American Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Smaller pelvic floor dimensions seem to have been an evolutionary need to provide
adequate support for the pelvic organs and the fetal head. Pelvic floor dimension and shape …

Correlation between bituberous diameter and mode of delivery in a cohort of low-risk nulliparous women

S Neri, E Di Pasquo, NA Corrado, F Frati… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective The aim our study was to evaluate the association between the antepartum clinical
measurement of the Bituberous Diameter (BTD) and the occurrence of unplanned obstetrical …