Predictive factors for intrauterine growth restriction

Reduced fetal growth is seen in about 10% of the pregnancies but only a minority has a pathological background and is known as intrauterine growth restriction or fetal growth restriction (IUGR / FGR). Increased fetal and neonatal mortality and morbidity as well as adult pathologic conditions are oft...

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Published in:Journal of medicine and life 2014-06, Vol.7 (2), p.165-171
Main Authors: Albu, A R, Anca, A F, Horhoianu, V V, Horhoianu, I A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Algorithms
Biomarkers - blood
Female
Fetal Development - physiology
Fetal Growth Retardation - diagnosis
Fetal Growth Retardation - epidemiology
Humans
Placenta - anatomy & histology
Placenta - blood supply
Predictive Value of Tests
Pregnancy
Risk Factors
Ultrasonography, Doppler - methods
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Summary:Reduced fetal growth is seen in about 10% of the pregnancies but only a minority has a pathological background and is known as intrauterine growth restriction or fetal growth restriction (IUGR / FGR). Increased fetal and neonatal mortality and morbidity as well as adult pathologic conditions are often associated to IUGR. Risk factors for IUGR are easy to assess but have poor predictive value. For the diagnostic purpose, biochemical serum markers, ultrasound and Doppler study of uterine and spiral arteries, placental volume and vascularization, first trimester growth pattern are object of assessment today. Modern evaluations propose combined algorithms using these strategies, all with the goal of a better prediction of risk pregnancies.
ISSN:1844-122X
1844-3117