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Prediction of Fetal Growth Deviations by Use of Symphysis-Fundus Height Measurements

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2009

Geir Jacobsen
Geir Jacobsen
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University of Trondheim
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Abstract

The development of various symphysis fundus (SF) growth charts and the use of SF height measurements in the diagnosis of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) births and the prediction of newborn complications are reviewed. Measurement precision and accuracy are also discussed. It is concluded that further research of this simple, low cost, harmless, and widespread technology to detect fetal growth disturbances in routine prenatal care is warranted.

Type
Antenatal Screening for Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 8 , Supplement S1 , January 1992 , pp. 152 - 159
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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