The value of fetal echocardiography in the diagnosis of Ebstein′s anomaly

Objective: To explore the value of prenatal diagnosis of fetal Ebstein′s anomaly by echocardiography.Methods: We retrospectively analyze the image features of 2D(two-dimension) and CDFI(color Doppler flow image) as well as the follow-up findings were made in 5 cases with fetal Ebstein′s anomaly diagnosed by echocardiography.Results: 5 fetal Ebstein′s anomaly were proved by autopsy;The echocardiography of fetal Ebstein′s anomaly was characterized by right atrial enlargement,downward displacement of tricuspid valve in the right ventricle,and color blood flow indicating severe tricuspid regurgitation with low initial point,large area and slow speed.Conclusions: Echocardiographic diagnosis of fetal Ebstein′s anomaly is easy and reliable,which has great clinical value in prenatal.