Open AccessFetal growth restriction – recent developments
Author(s) -
Aida Petca,
Mihaela Boț,
Mona Elena Zvâncă,
Alina Veduță
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ginecologia.ro
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2457-3566
pISSN - 2344-2301
DOI - 10.26416/gine.20.2.2018.1710
Subject(s) - intrauterine growth restriction , gestation , fetus , medicine , obstetrics , fetal growth , population , therapeutic approach , pregnancy , biology , disease , genetics , environmental health
Important progress has recently been made in the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of intrauterine fetal growth restriction (IUGR). In 2016, a consensus on the definition of IUGR was reached. Early IUGR (IUGR before 32 weeks of gestation) is a relatively rare but severe condition. The diagnosis of early IUGR is straightforward, but the therapeutic results are negatively influenced by severe prematurity. The prevalence of late IUGR (IUGR after 32 weeks of gestation) is not clearly known. The therapeutic results are good in the diagnosed cases of late IUGR, but the diagnosis of the condition in the general pregnant population is difficult.