Targeted Imaging for Fetal Anomalies (TIFFA)

TIFFA or Targeted Imaging for Fetal Anomalies scan is a crucial scan performed on pregnant women during the second trimester of the pregnancy. This scan is usually done between 18-20 weeks of pregnancy but can be performed up to 22 weeks of gestation. The aim of the scan is to observe the fetus and uterus closely.

Why is this scan done?

Pregnancy can sometimes be unpredictable so this scan is performed to detect any severe complication in the baby growing in the uterus. It is legal to get an abortion up to 19 weeks and 6 days of conception so the test becomes crucial to be performed between 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. In cases of severity the parents may decide to abort to avoid any further risk or complexity to the mother’s health. The scan is also crucial to observe the growth of the baby as they start developing features like an adult during this time.

What do the results show?

The TIFFA Scan observes the growth and development of the baby closely to detect any abnormalities. The expert doctors and sonographers in Radon Imaging & Diagnostics offer this crucial scan for pregnant women. This should be noted that the scan may not indicate any abnormalities but sometimes the baby is born with some conditions. Some of the rare abnormalities that can be detected with the help of the scan are as follows:

  • Edward’s Syndrome
  • Patau’s Syndrome
  • Down Syndrome
  • Anencephaly
  • Gastroschisis
  • Cleft Lip
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Congenital Heart Disease

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