Accuracy of 5D LB Ultrasound in Prediction of Birth Weight in Macrosomic Babies : A Pilot Study

Ain Shams University60 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Macrosomia

Interventions

5D ultrasoundOTHER

Measure the femur length by 5DLB to calculate fetal weight

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 40 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 37 to 42 weeks gestation * macrosomic fetuses * maternal diabetes Exclusion Criteria: * intrauterine fetal death * multiple pregnancy * congenital anomaly * nonvisualized fetal parts

Locations (1)

Ain Shams Maternity Hospital

Cairo, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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)

Time frame: 72hours

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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