| A simple estimated fetal weight equation for fetuses between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation. | |
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PMID: 10636049 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: To develop a mathematical equation that is simple, accurate and easy to use when applied to low-birth weight or preterm fetuses (< 35 weeks) and to assess previous normal ultrasonic fetal weight curves and make a comparison with normal fetal delivery weight curves. METHOD: In a large teaching hospital, 269 pregnant mothers were identified by the criteria of normalities, such as: well known LMP, regular menstrual cycles, no use of OCP for the last 3 months, no smoking and no history of diabetes. Birth-weight measurements (adjusted for maternal age, baby's sex, parity and week of gestation) were taken immediately after birth. RESULTS: Mean gestational age and mean birth' weight + S.D. were 29.5 + 3.02 weeks and 1530.238 237.856 g, respectively. With the aid of a scientific calculator the data were analyzed and a simple regression equation has been derived: EFW (kg) = 0.17 (G.A. - 20), S.D. - 235 g (Honarvar's Formula 1). CONCLUSION: For estimating weights of preterm or low-birth weight fetuses of less than 2500 g, this simple equation appears to be clinically reliable and easy to use and suggests that previous normal ultrasonic fetal weight curves may underestimate or overestimate normal fetal delivery weight between the 24th and 34th week of gestation. Our formula approximates actual birth weight better and recommends Ott's ultrasonic weight curve for Iranian population. |
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Authors:
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M Honarvar; M Allahyari; S Dehbashi |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Volume: 67 ISSN: 0020-7292 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Publication Date: 1999 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-02-02 Completed Date: 2000-02-02 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0210174 Medline TA: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Country: IRELAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 67-74 Citation Subset: IM |
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. |
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Female Fetal Weight / ethnology* Humans Infant, Low Birth Weight / physiology* Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature / physiology* Iran Male Predictive Value of Tests Pregnancy Reference Values Regression Analysis Ultrasonography, Prenatal |
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