Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3273430 | Journal de Gynécologie Obstétrique et Biologie de la Reproduction | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Symphysis fundus measurements are a reliable mean for screening of fetal growth retardation. The techniques of the measurements, the curves of normality, and the efficiency of this method are discussed. A single formula is put forward to identify the patients witch can profit by extra ultrasound examinations and special clinical surveillance. In France, ultrasound examinations are scheduled at 22 and 32Â weeks. Between 22 and 32Â weeks, and after 32Â weeks, symphysis fundus measurements are needed to suspect intra uterine fetal retardation, and, following suspicion, a new ultrasound examination is helpful.
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Authors
A. Fournié, C. Lefebvre-Lacoeuille, V. Cotici, M. Harif, P. Descamps,