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[Management of post-term pregnancy].

I Tsukada

    Nihon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai Zasshi
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Accurate dating of pregnancy with ultrasound has reduced false post-term pregnancies. This improves management of true post-term pregnancies, despite advances in fetal monitoring and labor induction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    • Obstetrics
    • Perinatology

    Context:

    • Post-term pregnancy management has seen advancements in fetal assessment and labor induction.
    • Despite these, the prognosis for post-term fetuses has not improved.
    • Current statistical data suggest a need for improved management strategies.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the impact of recent advancements on post-term pregnancy outcomes.
    • To highlight the role of ultrasonic echography in accurate gestational age estimation.
    • To reduce the incidence of false post-term pregnancies and unnecessary interventions.

    Summary:

    • Ultrasonic echography accurately estimates gestational age, identifying and excluding false post-term pregnancies.
    • This has reduced the true incidence of post-term pregnancy from 7% to 1.5-3.1%.

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  • Echographic screening is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management, alongside oligohydramnios detection.

    • Impact:

    • Improved diagnostic accuracy for post-term pregnancy.
    • Reduced rates of unnecessary labor induction.
    • Potential for improved fetal outcomes through better management of true post-term pregnancies.