Customized growth charts for twin gestations to optimize identification of small‐for‐gestational age fetuses at risk of intrauterine fetal death

ABSTRACT Objective Customized growth charts developed for singleton pregnancies have been shown to be more effective than population‐based ones at identifying small‐for‐gestational age (SGA) fetuses at risk for intrauterine fetal death (IUFD). We sought to compare the association between SGA and IUF...

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Published in:Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology 2013-06, Vol.41 (6), p.637-642
Main Authors: Odibo, A. O., Cahill, A. G., Goetzinger, K. R., Harper, L. M., Tuuli, M. G., Macones, G. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
customized growth chart
Female
Fetal Death - diagnosis
Gestational Age
Growth Charts
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Small for Gestational Age - physiology
intrauterine fetal death
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Twin
Prenatal Diagnosis - methods
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
singleton pregnancies
twin pregnancies
Ultrasonography, Prenatal - methods
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective Customized growth charts developed for singleton pregnancies have been shown to be more effective than population‐based ones at identifying small‐for‐gestational age (SGA) fetuses at risk for intrauterine fetal death (IUFD). We sought to compare the association between SGA and IUFD in twins using customized growth charts designed for twin gestations compared to those designed for singletons. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study using a database including singleton and twin pregnancies undergoing ultrasound examination between 16 and 20 weeks' gestation. After excluding preterm births 
ISSN:0960-7692
1469-0705
DOI:10.1002/uog.12404