Abdominal Circumference Ratio, Gestational Age, Growth Restricted Fetuses, Mid-Thigh Circumference and Femur Length Ratio, Transverse Cerebellar Diameter
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this research was to examine the accuracy of transcerebellar diameter to abdominal circumference ratio (TCD/AC) and mid-thigh circumference and femur length (MTC/FL) in estimating the gestational age of healthy and abnormally growing fetuses.
Detailed description
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is poor fetal growth, typically defined by weight under the 10th percentile, due to maternal, placental, and fetal factors. The transcerebellar diameter to abdominal circumference ratio (TCD/AC) in ultrasound aids in predicting FGR, mainly through abdominal circumference (AC), while transverse cerebellar diameter (TCD) is less often related to fetal growth issues.
Interventions
DEVICEFetal Ultrasound Assessment
All enrolled pregnant women underwent a standardized obstetric ultrasound examination between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation.
Sponsors
Tanta University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Pregnant women aged 18 to 35 years old. * 24-28 weeks of gestation * Primigravida * Single viable fetus * Reliable Last Menstrual Period (LMP) or first trimester ultrasonography to confirm gestational age.
Exclusion criteria
* Chromosomal abnormalities. * Any medical disease that affect fetal growth.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic accuracy of transcerebellar diameter to abdominal circumference ratio (TCD/AC) ratio | At the time of ultrasound examination (24-28 weeks of gestation) | Assessment of the diagnostic performance of the transcerebellar diameter to abdominal circumference ratio (TCD/AC) in predicting intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed