18-20 weeks Fetal Anomaly Scan AO39 v8
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This guideline’s objective is to make the purpose of the scan more focused by identifying the main structures that need to be assessed. These key structures lend themselves to identifying a number of conditions that should be screened for. These abnormalities and their expected detection rates form the basis of the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme FASP .
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13.11.2024Date Review
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621KbClinical Guidelines
This guideline has been approved by the Trust's Clinical Guidelines Assessment Panel as an aid to the diagnosis and management of relevant patients and clinical circumstances. Not every patient or situation fits neatly into a standard guideline scenario and the guideline must be interpreted and applied in practice in the light of prevailing clinical circumstances, the diagnostic and treatment options available and the professional judgement, knowledge and expertise of relevant clinicians. It is advised that the rationale for any departure from relevant guidance should be documented in the patient's case notes.The Trust's guidelines are made publicly available as part of the collective endeavour to continuously improve the quality of healthcare through sharing medical experience and knowledge. The Trust accepts no responsibility for any misunderstanding or misapplication of this document.