CASE DISCUSSION

11-14 Weeks Scan for a Generalist

Presented from by Dr. Pankaj Desai

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Case Description

The 11–14 weeks scan, also known as the first-trimester or NT (nuchal translucency) scan, is a crucial ultrasound performed between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy. For general practitioners, it provides an opportunity to assess early fetal development, confirm gestational age, and detect multiple...

Case Summary

The lecture focuses on the role of a generalist obstetrician/gynecologist in performing 11-13 week pregnancy scans, differentiating their role from general practitioners and fetal medicine specialists. A generalist can handle routine obstetric and gynecological procedures, including normal deliveries and laparoscopies, while a fetal medicine specialist concentrates on detecting fetal malformations. The speaker emphasizes the complementary relationship between generalists and subspecialists.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Pankaj Desai

Consultant Gynecologist, Janani Maternity Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat

Dr. Pankaj Desai is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Janani Maternity Hospital in Vadodara, Gujarat, with over 30 years of experience in women\\\'s healthcare. He has been honored with seven gold medals and has authored more than 100 research papers published in national and international journals. Dr. Desai has delivered over 500 lectures worldwide, including in Australia, the UK, and Southeast Asia, and has been recognized with over 50 orations for his contributions to the field. His expertise is particularly sought after in managing high-risk obstetric conditions such as recurrent pregnancy loss, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), and obstetric vasculopathies. He is also the author of the book Obstetric Vasculopathies, which delves into the pathophysiology and management of these complex conditions.