Fetal Growth Restriction
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Fetal Echocardiography and Pulsed-wave Doppler Ultrasound in a Rabbit Model of Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Published on: June 29, 2013
Deepti Shrivastava1, Ayesha Master1
1Department of OBGY, JNMC Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra India.
Abstract:
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a failure of fetus to reach its expected biological growth, based on its genetically predetermined potential. Whenever effective fetal weight is less than, 10th percentile or 2 standard deviation of population-specific growth curve, it is considered small for gestational age (SGA). The FGR is associated with poor somatic growth with concomitant changes in placental and cerebral blood flow and/or biochemical markers along with EBW < 3rd percentile. It is an important cause of perinatal mortalities and morbidities. Ultrasound plays a definitive role in diagnosis and its management. This article is aimed to mini review the published guidelines on FGR and SGA and summarize the areas of consensus.
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