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Are transvaginal ultrasounds more accurate in dating than abdominal ultrasounds?

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Dr. Anthony Filly answered

Specializes in Radiology

Depends: On the size if the baby. Transabominally is fine as the baby increases in size. If it is really small then tv is bettet.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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