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Progress in fetal assessment.

J S Biggs

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |February 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    This review highlights key fetal assessment methods in late pregnancy, emphasizing phospholipid tests for lung maturity. Other important tests include estrogen assays and ultrasound, with phospholipid tests proving most valuable.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    • Diagnostic Assays

    Background:

    • Fetal assessment in late pregnancy is crucial for monitoring fetal well-being and development.
    • Advances in diagnostic technologies have expanded the range of available fetal assessment tools.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantitatively review growth areas in fetal assessment techniques published in obstetric journals in 1973.
    • To identify and evaluate the clinical significance of various fetal assessment methods.

    Main Methods:

    • A quantitative review of 130 relevant papers published in four obstetric journals during 1973.
    • Analysis of the frequency and clinical value of different fetal assessment tests.

    Main Results:

    • Phospholipid tests for fetal lung maturity were the most frequently discussed subject.
    • Estrogen assays, ultrasonic studies, human placental lactogen, and alpha-fetoprotein measurements were also important.
    • Phospholipid tests demonstrated significant clinical value, outperforming liquor creatinine assays for fetal maturity assessment.
    • Plasma estriol assays show increasing clinical importance.

    Conclusions:

    • Phospholipid tests are a valuable tool for assessing fetal lung maturity.
    • Caution is advised when interpreting ultrasonic biparietal diameter measurements for fetal development.
    • Plasma estriol assays are expected to gain prominence in clinical practice for fetal assessment.

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