Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
 Research Article   
                                        
                                                                                The newly proposed  an ultrasound scoring system for  early  prediction of intrauterine growth restriction  in high-risk pregnancy  : A prospective cohort study 
                                                                                Author(s): Ali A. Bendary* and Mohamed E. El Hodiby             
                                        
                                                                                
                                 Aim: Early prediction of fetuses  at risk for fetal growth  restriction (FGR) may help physicians perform proper  antenatal treatment and in decide proper  timing for intervention, leading to better perinatal outcome. We attempted to assess the value of using  ultrasonography scoring system as  well as Doppler angiography for early screening of FGR in high-risk pregnancies.
Methods: Study target were 200 pregnant  women attending the University Hospital,  who were observed  throughout pregnancy till delivery.  CCC, CRL, placental length, PT, uterine artery Doppler and placental  shape were examined.
Results: Significant differences were observed in earlier stage  ultrasound parameter  between FGR (-) vs. (+) fetuses.  An ultrasound scoring system included  parameters as follows:  CCC, CRL, PT, placental length.. Read More»