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Obstetric sonographic imaging in pregnant women is adversely affected by obesity with a negative impact on the detection rate of congenital anomalies. This review aims to analyze relevant data regarding this issue and to discuss clinical and technical problems associated with sonographic examination of obese pregnant women. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound, 2011
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Published: May 1, 2011
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