Fetal growth screening by fundal height measurement

被引:47
作者
Morse, Kate [1 ]
Williams, Amanda [1 ]
Gardosi, Jason [1 ]
机构
[1] W Midlands Perinatal Inst, Birmingham B6 5RQ, W Midlands, England
关键词
fundal height; symphysio-fundal height; customised charts; ultrasound scan; fetal biometry; uterine artery Doppler; GESTATIONAL-AGE BABIES; FOR-DATES INFANTS; ANTENATAL CARE; CONTROLLED-TRIAL; RISK POPULATION; SYMPHYSIS; PREDICTION; WEIGHT; RETARDATION; PREGNANCIES;
D O I
10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2009.09.004
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
Fundal height assessment is an inexpensive method for screening for fetal growth restriction. It has had mixed results in the literature, which is likely to be because of a wide variety of methods used. A standardised protocol of measurement by tape and plotting on customised charts is presented. which in routine practice has shown to be able to significantly increase detection rates, while reducing unnecessary referral for further investigation. Fundal height measurement needs to be part of a comprehensive protocol and care pathway, which includes serial assessment, referral for ultrasound biometry and additional investigation by Doppler as required. (C) 2009 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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页码:809 / 818
页数:10
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