Ultrasonography has been shown to improve obstetric management in sub-Saharan Africa. This study demonstrates that basic ultrasonography can be performed by midwives and that a two-level ultrasonographic service in the maternity care unit of a rural sub-Saharan district hospital is feasible.
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