[The diagnostic potentials of dopplerometry in the fetal growth retardation syndrome]

Findings of conventional sonography and Doppler studies at 34-41 weeks of gestation have been compared in 210 women. Uteroplacental and fetal blood flows were evaluated in intrauterine growth retardation syndrome. Sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of these studies were assessed for fetal vessels, umbilical artery, uterine arteries and fetal measurements. Obstetric and neonatal outcomes were analyzed in relation to hemodynamic abnormalities in the maternal-placental-fetal system.