What question did this study set out to answer?

To establish reference standards and biological limits for ultrasound-derived fetal growth velocity from 22 weeks of gestation to term in a low-risk population.

January 1, 1996BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Standards for ultrasound fetal growth velocity

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POPhilip OwenRegional Health MDM. Louise DonnetUniversity of Dundee SOSimon OgstonUniversity of Dundee

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Prospective longitudinal study demonstrates distinct fetal growth velocity patterns in low-risk pregnancies, indicating potential utility for predicting adverse perinatal outcomes.

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To establish reference standards and biological limits for ultrasound-derived fetal growth velocity from 22 weeks of gestation to term in a low-risk population.
Prospective, longitudinal study tracking 274 low-risk pregnancies from 22 weeks of gestation until delivery.
Conducted serial ultrasound scans using standardized schedules, with all measurements taken by a single observer on the same equipment.
Constructed growth velocity reference charts for multiple biometric parameters and estimated fetal weight using statistical modeling of serial measurements.
Demonstrated that the growth velocities of biparietal diameter, femur length, abdominal area, and estimated fetal weight follow unique patterns, with peak growth occurring at different gestational ages.

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Owen et al. (1996) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6fd328a528af2d65c32e97 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.1996.tb09516.x

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Prospective longitudinal study demonstrates distinct fetal growth velocity patterns in low-risk pregnancies, indicating potential utility for predicting adverse perinatal outcomes.

Standards for ultrasound fetal growth velocity

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