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This study establishes normal Doppler flow reference values for the fetal pericallosal artery (PCA) across gestation. These findings aid in assessing fetal well-being and detecting hypoxia-related changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Fetal Medicine
  • Neurosonography
  • Doppler Ultrasound

Background:

  • The pericallosal artery (PCA) is a key cerebral vessel.
  • Assessing fetal cerebral hemodynamics is crucial for monitoring fetal well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish normal reference values for fetal pericallosal artery Doppler flow.
  • To correlate these values with gestational age from 18 to 41 weeks.

Main Methods:

  • Pulsed Doppler ultrasound was used to evaluate the pericallosal artery (PCA) in 466 normal pregnancies.
  • Measurements included the pulsatility index (PI), resistance index (RI), and maximal flow velocity (Vmax) in the A3 and A4 segments.

Main Results:

  • The resistance index (RI) showed a plateau until 31 weeks, then decreased. The pulsatility index (PI) plateaued until 36 weeks, then decreased. Maximal flow velocity (Vmax) plateaued until 28 weeks, then slightly increased.

Conclusions:

  • Established normal reference values for fetal pericallosal artery Doppler parameters are presented.
  • These values can aid clinical judgment in cases of fetal hypoxia and hemodynamic changes.