Open AccessUltrasonic fetal weight estimation in women with pregnancy complicated by diabetes
Author(s) -
Farrell Tom,
Fraser Robert,
Chan Koon
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.1111/j.0001-6349.2004.00469.x
Subject(s) - medicine , obstetrics , fetal weight , pregnancy , ultrasound , estimation , fetus , diabetes mellitus , diabetes in pregnancy , gestation , gestational diabetes , endocrinology , radiology , management , biology , economics , genetics
Ultrasound fetal weight estimation is a key element of obstetric management in pregnancy complicated by diabetes. Ultrasound estimates based on formulae utilizing abdominal circumference measurements only appear more accurate in this group of women. However, they are still associated with errors of up to 25% of the true birthweight.