Research

We have carried out the first trimester scan on over 3800 fetuses. Our research is ongoing as we introduce the latest techniques. Links to our most recent publications are available by selecting the desired publication. In addition, our most recent research experience, presented at international congresses, is summarized below.

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Abu-Rustum RS, Ziade MF. The 3-sweep approach: a standardized technique for fetal anatomic assessment in the limited resource setting. Journal of Fetal Medicine. Online 2 February 2017. DOI 10.1007/s40556-017-0114-6.
Abu-Rustum RS, Ziade MF, Abu-Rustum SE, Daou L. Are there head volume alterations at 11-14 weeks in fetuses with congenital heart defects? A first trimester case series. Am J Perinatol Rep 2016; 6: e232–e238
Abu-Rustum RS, Ziade MF, Abu-Rustum SE, Danawi H. The role of ultrasound in the Lebanese outreach setting. International Journal of Childbirth Education. 2015; 30(2): 43-48.
Abu-Rustum RS. A Practical Guide to 3D Ultrasound.
First Edition. CRC Press 2015.
Abu-Rustum RS, Ziade MF, Kesrouani AK, Abu-Rustum SE. Normogram for the fetal nasal bone at 18-24 weeks in a Lebanese population. Prenatal Perspectives 2014; 2(3): 6-7.
Abu-Rustum RS, Abi-Nader KN, Zaghloul M, Daou L. Prenatal diagnosis of restrictive foramen ovale: a case report. Neonatology Today 2014; 9(6): 1-5 and Congenital Cardiology Today 2014; 12(10): 7-9.
Abu-Rustum, RS. NIPT: a matter of critical timing. Prenatal Perspectives 2014; 2(2): 5-6.
Abu-Rustum RS, Ziade MF, Jreige WM, Chalhoub SS, Abu-Rustum SE. Acceptability of non-invasive prenatal testing in Lebanon. Prenatal Perspectives 2013; 1(3): 11-12.
Votino C, Cos T, Abu-Rustum R, Dahman Saidi S, Gallo V, Dobrescu O, Dessy H, Jani J. The use of spatio-temporal image correlation (STIC) modality at 11-14 weeks' gestation. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013; 42: 669-678.
Helou N, Abdalkader M, Abu-Rustum RS. Sonography: first line modality in the diagnosis of acute colonic diverticulitis? J. Ultrasound Med 2013; 32: 1689-1694.
Abu-Rustum RS, Ziade MF, Abu-Rustum SE. Reference values for the right and left fetal choroid plexus at 11-13 weeks: an early sign of developmental laterality? J. Ultrasound Med 2013; 32: 1623-1629.
Abu-Rustum RS, Frangieh A, Fahed R, Soutou B, Abdelahad A. Limitations of three-dimensional ultrasound in the prenatal diagnosis of a skin denudation syndrome. J. Ultrasound Med 2013; 32;1301-1303.
Kubba T, Khalil A, Abu-Rustum R, Aoun A, Scott R, Abi-Nader K, Pandya P. Prenatal diagnosis of pentalogy of Cantrell at 11-13 weeks: evidence for a hexalogy. J of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2013; 33:85-86.
Abu-Rustum RS, Ziade MF, Abu-Rustum SE. Defining the spatial relationships between 8 anatomic planes in the 11+6 – 13+6 week fetus. Prenatal Diagnosis 2012; 32: 875-882.
Abu-Rustum RS, Ziade MF, Abu-Rustum SE. Learning curve and factors influencing the feasibility of performing fetal echocardiography at the time of the first trimester scan. J. Ultrasound Med 2011; 30:695-700.
Abu-Rustum RS, Daou L, Abu-Rustum SE. Role of first trimester sonography in the diagnosis of aneuploidy and structural fetal anomaliess. J. Ultrasound Med 2010; 29:1445-1452
Abu-Rustum RS. Letter to the Editor: Three-dimensional fast acquisition for imaging of the fetal heart. J. Ultrasound Med 2010; 29: 1265.
Abu-Rustum RS, Daou L, Abu-Rustum SE.The role of ultrasound in early gestation in the diagnosis of congenital heart defects. J. Ultrasound Med 2010; 29:817-821.

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AIUM 2018
Abstract presented as oral communication at the Annual Convention of the AIUM in New York, NY 2018
ISUOG 2017
Abstracts presented at the 24th World Congress of ISUOG in Vienna, Austria 2017.

AIUM 2017
Abstracts presented as oral communication and posters at the Annual Convention of the AIUM in Orlando, Florida 2017.
Dubai 2017
Abstracts presented at the 7th International Conference on Obstetrics, Fetal Medicine and Gynecology in Dubai, UAE 2017.

AIUM 2016
Abstracts presented as oral communication and posters at the Annual Convention of the AIUM in New York, NY 2016.
AIUM 2015
Abstracts presented as oral communication and posters at the Annual Convention of AIUM/WFUMB in Orlando, Florida 2015.

LOP 2015
Abstract from oral presentation at the 10th Annual Convention of the Lebanese Order of Physicians - Tripoli 2015.
LSOG 2014
Abstract from oral presentation at the Ian Donald Course held at the Annual Congress of LSOG Beirut, Lebanon 2014.

MEDUOG 2014
Abstract from oral presentation at the Annual Congress of MEDUOG Antalya, Turkey 2014.
FMF 2014
Oral communication and posters presented at the 13th World Congress of the Fetal Medicine Foundation, Nice 2014.

AIUM 2014
Excerpts presented as oral presentation, oral abstract presentations as well as poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the AIUM Las Vegas 2014.
LSOG 2013
Abstract presented as an oral communication at the International Congress of the Lebanese Society of Ob/Gyn, Beirut 2013.

WCUME 2013
Abstracts presented as oral communication at the 2nd World Congress of Ultrasound in Medical Education, SC 2013.
FMF 2013
Oral communication and posters presented at the 12th World Congress of the Fetal Medicine Foundation, Marbella 2013.

AIUM 2013
Abstract presented as an oral communication at the Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, NY 2013.
LOP 2013
Oral presentations at the 9th Annual Congress of the Lebanese Order of Physicians, Tripoli 2013.

LSOG 2012
Abstract presented as an oral communication at the International and Pan Arab Congress of the Lebanese Society of Ob/Gyn, Beirut 2012.
FMF 2012
Abstracts presented at the 11th World Congress of the Fetal Medicine Foundation, Kos 2012.

ISUOG 2011
Abstracts presented as oral communication, oral posters and e-posters at the 21st World Congress of ISUOG, Los Angeles 2011.
FMF 2011
Abstracts presented at the 10th World Congress of the Fetal Medicine Foundation, Malta 2011.

WCUME 2011
Abstracts presented as oral communication at the 1st World Congress of Ultrasound in Medical Education, SC 2011.
ISUOG 2010
Select abstracts presented at the 20th World Congress of ISUOG, Prague 2010. Oral Poster OP03.06 was selected as the best free communication presentation in its category and it received ISUOG's "Free Communication Award".

FMF 2010
Oral presentation at the 9th World Congress of the Fetal Medicine Foundation, Rhodes 2010.
MEMA 2010
Oral presentation at the 43rd Middle East Medical Assembly, Beirut 2010.

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