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Neonatal and Long-Term Consequences of Fetal Growth Restriction

Marina Colella1, Alice Frérot1, Aline Rideau Batista Novais1

  • 1University Paris Diderot, Sorbone Paris-Cite, Inserm U1141, Neonatal intensive care unit, Assistance Publique- Hopitaux de Paris, Robert Debre Children's hospital, Paris, France.

Current Pediatric Reviews
|July 13, 2018
PubMed

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Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) impacts infant development, leading to long-term respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological issues. Understanding FGR is crucial for improving infant health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neonatology
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) is a prevalent adverse antenatal condition.
  • FGR significantly contributes to preterm birth, perinatal mortality, and long-term health problems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the postnatal consequences of FGR.
  • To emphasize the long-term effects of FGR on respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current knowledge on FGR.
  • Synthesis of data on postnatal sequelae of FGR.

Main Results:

  • FGR has significant long-term impacts on respiratory function.
  • Cardiovascular structures and functions are affected by FGR.
  • Neurological development and function can be impaired by FGR.

Conclusions:

  • FGR poses a global health challenge requiring further investigation.
  • Improved understanding of FGR's etiology and its impact on organ development is essential.
Abstract

Keywords:
FGRdiseaseslong-term handicapmaternal malnutritionneonatal brain injuryperinatal mortality.

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