Macrosomia
Conditions
Brief summary
5D and 2D ultrasounds will be done for pregnant women with macrosomic fetuses to determine estimated fetal weight using hadlock formula. The accuracy of fetal weight obtained by ultrasound will be compared to actual birth weight.
Interventions
OTHER5D ultrasound
Measure the femur length by 5DLB to calculate fetal weight
Sponsors
Ain Shams University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 37 to 42 weeks gestation * macrosomic fetuses * maternal diabetes
Exclusion criteria
* intrauterine fetal death * multiple pregnancy * congenital anomaly * nonvisualized fetal parts
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Accuracy of 5D ultrasound in predicting actual birth weight in comparison to 2D ultrasound. (estimated by hadlock formula - Accuracy of estimated fetal weight by ultrasound will be compared to actual birth weight) | 72hours |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed