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[Creatinine during pregnancy (author's transl)]

E Gitsch

    Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift
    |November 26, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Creatinine levels in amniotic fluid increase with gestational age. An amniotic fluid creatinine concentration of 2 mg% or higher reliably indicates fetal maturity, aiding in assessing pregnancy progression.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Neonatal Physiology
    • Clinical Chemistry

    Context:

    • Assessing fetal maturity is crucial for optimizing delivery timing and neonatal outcomes.
    • Creatinine concentration in amniotic fluid has been proposed as a biomarker for fetal renal function and maturity.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the relationship between amniotic fluid creatinine levels and gestational age.
    • To determine if amniotic fluid creatinine can predict fetal maturity and gestational length.
    • To evaluate the utility of amniotic fluid creatinine as an additional parameter for assessing fetal maturity.

    Summary:

    • A study involving 114 patients measured amniotic fluid creatinine from 25 to 40 weeks gestation.
    • Both amniotic fluid and maternal serum creatinine levels significantly increased with advancing gestation (p < 0.01).
    • While individual values showed scatter, an amniotic fluid creatinine level of ≥2 mg% strongly predicted fetal maturity.

    Impact:

    • Amniotic fluid creatinine determination, particularly levels ≥2 mg%, can serve as a valuable supplementary tool for predicting fetal maturity.
    • Elevated creatinine levels were noted in EPH gestosis and latent diabetes mellitus, suggesting potential links to maternal or fetal conditions.
    • This method, with reservations, can enhance clinical decision-making regarding pregnancy management and delivery planning.

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