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Ultrasound prediction of birthweight and growth restriction in fetal gastroschisis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20723876     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: Most ultrasound estimated fetal weight (EFW) formulas incorporate abdominal circumference, which may overstimate growth restriction in fetal gastroschisis. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal ultrasound formula for prediction of birthweight and fetal growth restriction (FGR) in gastroschisis. STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of singleton fetuses with gastroschisis. Percentage of error between ultrasound EFW (performed within 2 weeks of delivery) and birthweight was calculated. Agreement between EFW by ultrasound formulas and birthweight was determined by Bland-Altman limits of agreement; concordance between ultrasound and birthweight diagnosis of FGR was evaluated with McNemar's test. RESULTS: Birthweight was best predicted by the formulas of Shepard et al and Siemer et al. Only these formulas demonstrated significant agreement with birthweight for prediction of FGR at the 5th and 10th percentiles. CONCLUSION: The formulas of Shepard et al and Siemer et al best estimate birthweight, and their use has the potential to reduce rates of overdiagnosis of FGR.
Authors:
Padmashree Chaudhury; Sina Haeri; Amanda L Horton; Honor M Wolfe; William H Goodnight
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-08-17
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  203     ISSN:  1097-6868     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol.     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-29     Completed Date:  2010-11-01     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370476     Medline TA:  Am J Obstet Gynecol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  395.e1-5     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. pchaudh@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Biometry / methods*
Birth Weight*
Cohort Studies
Female
Fetal Growth Retardation / ultrasonography*
Gastroschisis / complications*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Pregnancy
Retrospective Studies
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Young Adult

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