| Whither ultrasonic prediction of fetal macrosomia? | |
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PMID: 8414339 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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During the past 15-20 years, ultrasonic estimation of fetal weight (EFW) has been used increasingly to make management decisions regarding the induction of labor or delivery route. The propriety of this approach depends on proof that its use improves newborn or maternal outcome without disproportionate increases in morbidity and mortality. A barrier to achieving this goal is the inaccuracy associated with ultrasonic EFW. The current ultrasonic EFW procedures are not accurate enough for detecting macrosomia defined by weight criteria. Even if clinicians could determine fetal weight accurately, the frequency of persistent fetal injuries associated with vaginal birth of the macrosomic fetus is so low that induction of labor or cesarean birth is not justified on that basis. Furthermore, the inaccurate ultrasonic determination of fetal weight leads to inappropriate obstetric interventions. Evidence-based decision-making should be an important goal for all obstetric care givers. Delivery decisions based on inaccurate EFW should be avoided. |
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Authors:
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H F Sandmire |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 82 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 1993 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-11-19 Completed Date: 1993-11-19 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 860-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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OB-GYN Associates of Green Bay, Ltd., Wisconsin. |
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Body Weight Female Fetal Macrosomia / ultrasonography* Humans Pregnancy Reproducibility of Results Ultrasonography, Prenatal* |
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