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There has been debate over which are the best measurement cut-offs to use to distinguish between a viable pregnancy a healthy, developing embryo and a non-viable one. Previously, different guideline groups had been using different cut-offs. In , new guidance was issued to update the recommended cut-offs to use. This study aimed to look at the reliability of changes to guidance on cut-off measurement values for diagnosing a miscarriage.
Its observational design is appropriate for such an investigation, as it does not interfere with the pregnancy in any way or cause unnecessary risk to the baby or mother. The study included 2, pregnant women, mainly from hospital units within London.
They attended an early pregnancy ultrasound scan because they had pain, bleeding or severe morning sickness, or to give reassurance following a previous miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy.
During early pregnancy the first 12 weeks transvaginal ultrasound is usually used, because this is much more reliable for viewing the developing baby in the early stages than the standard abdominal ultrasound used in later stages of pregnancy.
All scans were carried out by experienced nurse practitioners, ultrasonographers, and doctors with an interest in the use of ultrasound in early pregnancy. Researchers found that women who eventually had a non-viable pregnancy i. The study presents extensive data for different cut-off measures and by different pregnancy outcome, which is too in-depth to go into here.
A summary of the main findings is given. No embryo heart activity and empty gestational sacs at both initial and repeat scans were very high indicators of a non-viable pregnancy. The researchers noted that gestational sac size at initial scan should be used to guide timing of the repeat scan.
An average gestational sac diameter of less than 10mm at initial scan should have a repeat scan more than two weeks later. Current thinking is that the second scan should be carried out around days after the first. Researchers conclude that, "Recently changed cut-off values of gestational sac and embryo size defining miscarriage are appropriate and not too conservative, but do not take into account gestational age".
They go on to recommend that guidance on timing between scans and expected findings on repeat scans continue to be too liberal and that protocols for diagnosis should be reviewed to avoid the risk of terminating viable pregnancies. This observational study reviewed the reliability of different measurements taken at a transvaginal ultrasound scan to diagnose miscarriage during early pregnancy.
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