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Research Paper | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024 | Pages: 1895 - 1901 | India
Association of Ultrasound Estimated Fetal Weight with Actual Birth Weight of Baby
Abstract: Introduction: Fetal weight estimation is a precious tool for doctors to take informed decisions about timing & mode of delivery, and is also an independent risk factor for perinatal mortality. But there is conflicting evidence regarding accuracy of USG estimated fetal weight in literature. Our study was designed to find predictive ability of 3rd trimester USG estimated fetal weight for the actual birth weight & its ability to predict LGA/SGA babies. Methods: A retrospective analytical study was conducted on 1280 patients after matching inclusion & exclusion criteria, from January 2016 to December 2020. Estimated fetal weight (EFW) was calculated on growth scan performed at 36th/37th week of gestation & it was compared with the actual birth weight of babies. The proportion of SGA, AGA & LGA babies was determined by plotting on INTERGROWTH - 21 charts. Results: Study population was divided into 4 groups based on scan to delivery interval - Group A (? 1 week) (42.66%), B (1 - 2 weeks) (30%), C (2 - 3 weeks) (15.08%) & D (3 - 4 weeks) (12.26%). There was no significant difference between EFW & actual birth weight in Group A (p=0.12); groups B, C, D had significant difference between EFW and newborn weight (p
Keywords: Ultrasound, Estimated fetal weight, Actual birth weight, INTERGROWTH - 21, SGA, LGA
How to Cite?: Dr. Archi Ghanti, Dr. KM Kundavi Shankar, Dr. Lakshmi Shanmugasundaram, Dr. Geetha V, Dr. Rashmi GV, Dr. Nithya M Naaram, "Association of Ultrasound Estimated Fetal Weight with Actual Birth Weight of Baby", Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1895-1901, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24327234958, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24327234958