Prediction of Low Birth Weight Infants Using Ultrasound Measurement of Placental Diameter and Thickness

Ain Shams Maternity Hospital265 enrolled

Overview

Prediction of Low Birth Weight Infants using Ultrasound Measurement of Placental Diameter and Thickness

The aim of the present study is to assess the value of using ultrasound measurement of placental diameter and thickness as a predictor of low birthweight.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

265

Conditions

Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 16 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Singleton viable pregnancy. 2. Gestational age at least 36 complete weeks as calculated by LMP. 3. Non scared uterus. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Multiple fetal pregnancy. 2. Intrauterine fetal death. 3. Known congenital fetal anomalies. 4. Presence of uterine or adnexal gross pathology. 5. Presence of any medical disorder e.g. Diabetes mellitus \& hypertension.

Locations (1)

outpatient clinic at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital.

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

RECRUITING

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