American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents Am J Perinatol 1996; 13(7): 395-397DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994377 ORIGINAL ARTICLE © 1996 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.Transumbilical Use of the Endovaginal ProbeM. Cathleen McCoy1 , William J. Watson2 , Nancy C. Chescheir1 , Sarah Zerfas2 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 2Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ltd., Sioux Falls, South Dakota Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article(opens in new window) ABSTRACT The endovaginal probe can be used in the umbilicus to improve fetal imaging. In 27 of 31 patients, an optimal ultrasound examination was achieved because of this added technique. The procedure is most useful in obese women and those with prior abdominal surgery. Keywords Transumbilical - ultrasound - endovaginal probe Full Text
