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[Report from the CFEF seminar on fetal biometry (June 2017)]
Collège Français d'échographie Fœtale Cfef1
113, rue d'Angers, 44110 Chateaubriant, France.
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French ultrasound practices for screening small for gestational age (SGA) and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) fetuses were audited. Recommendations were proposed to improve fetal ultrasound screening methods and tools.
Area of Science:
- Perinatology
- Medical Imaging
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Current French practices for screening small for gestational age (SGA) and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) fetuses require evaluation.
- Standardization and improvement of fetal ultrasound screening are crucial for optimal perinatal care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To audit current French practices for screening SGA and IUGR fetuses.
- To discuss and propose improvements for fetal ultrasound screening.
- To review and analyze new biometric tools for fetal assessment.
Main Methods:
- A seminar was organized by the French College of Fetal Ultrasound (CFEF) scientific committee.
- Review of existing charts, references, standards, and common practices.
- Analysis of potential new biometric tools for application in France.
Main Results:
- Identified areas for improvement in current SGA and IUGR screening protocols.
- Evaluated the applicability of novel biometric tools in the French context.
- Synthesized findings into actionable recommendations.
Conclusions:
- Proposed specific options and recommendations to enhance fetal ultrasound screening in France.
- Aimed to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of detecting SGA and IUGR.
- Emphasized the need for updated practices and potential integration of new technologies.
Abstract:
This article reports the conclusions and recommendations resulting from the seminar organized in Paris on June 15, 2017 by the scientific committee of the French College of Fetal Ultrasound (CFEF). The purpose of this meeting was to audit the practices in screening for SGA and IUGR fetuses in France and to discuss ways to improve ultrasound screening. A review of charts, references, standards and common practices was performed. The potential new biometric tools applicable in France were reviewed and analyzed. Eventually, options and recommendations for improvement are proposed.