Methodology Used in Studies Aimed at Measuring Fetal Soft Tissues by 2D Ultrasound for the Screening of Large for Gestational Age Fetuses

Management of suspected large for gestational age (LGA) fetuses remains unclear because ultrasound‐estimated fetal weight (EFW) is not accurate. This was a systematic review of observational studies on fetal soft tissues measurements used alone or in combination to create a new EFW formula, to impro...

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Published in:Journal of ultrasound in medicine 2025-03, Vol.44 (3), p.365-379
Main Authors: Lerma‐Puertas, Diego, Aguerri, Ana, Pardina, Gema, Paules, Cristina, Lerma‐Irureta, David, Oros, Daniel, Ruiz‐Martínez, Sara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
estimated fetal weight
fetal soft tissues
large for gestational age fetus
methodology
screening
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Summary:Management of suspected large for gestational age (LGA) fetuses remains unclear because ultrasound‐estimated fetal weight (EFW) is not accurate. This was a systematic review of observational studies on fetal soft tissues measurements used alone or in combination to create a new EFW formula, to improve the screening for LGA fetuses. Studies were scored using a predefined set of independently agreed methodological criteria and an overall quality score was assigned for study design, statistical analysis, and reporting methods. There is a need to standardize methodologies for soft fetal tissue measurements. We propose a set of suggestions for this purpose.
ISSN:0278-4297
1550-9613
DOI:10.1002/jum.16614