Fetal testing in intra-uterine growth retardation

There are three major issues that remain subject to debate in relation to fetal growth retardation: (1) Which method should be used to identify the affected population? (2) Which biophysical test(s) is most appropriate to assess the pregnancy? (3) Which factors are important when considering electiv...

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Published inCurrent opinion in obstetrics & gynecology Vol. 9; no. 2; p. 91
Main Authors Snijders, R, Hyett, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.04.1997
Subjects
Cordocentesis
Female
Fetal Growth Retardation - diagnosis
Fetal Monitoring - methods
Gestational Age
Hemodynamics
Humans
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis - methods
Sensitivity and Specificity
Ultrasonography, Doppler
Ultrasonography, Prenatal - methods
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Summary:There are three major issues that remain subject to debate in relation to fetal growth retardation: (1) Which method should be used to identify the affected population? (2) Which biophysical test(s) is most appropriate to assess the pregnancy? (3) Which factors are important when considering elective delivery? This review summarizes recent studies investigating the efficacy and accuracy of tests used for the identification and surveillance of pregnancies at risk of growth retardation, and discusses the importance of gestational age in the decision for or against intervention.
ISSN:1040-872X
DOI:10.1097/00001703-199704000-00003