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Re: Adverse Impact of Ultrasound

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:17:23 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 13 Jan 2000, John wrote: >
>Is anyone aware of studies indicating long-term adverse effects on the
>ova of female fetuses subjected to ultrasound during the first
>trimester? I'm curious to know if there are findings of chromosome
>breaks, infertility, etc. Searches I've conducted offer no confirmed
>evidence of problems, but they offer no confirmed proof of complete
>safety either. Everything has its risks.
>
>This may be a concern along the lines of "heating damage," but the
>question is spurred by the differing stances I find on the subject. Some
>individuals are dead set against ultrasound or any procedure invading
>the uterus. Also, many obstetrics offices now post signs saying that
>routine ultrasounds are no longer scheduled or recommended. Perhaps the
>issue is one of economics: there's no significant benefit so why spend
>the money?
>
>Help and comments appreciated,
>John

High frequency ultrasound as in therapeutic ultrasound has been shown to cause chromosomal damage. Low frequency ultrasound (as in the sonogram we know) is not associated with such a problem.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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