Correlation of Fetal Abdominal Subcutaneous Tissue Thickness by Ultrasound to Predict Birth Weight
Introduction: Fetal growth abnormality is associated with changes in the soft tissue mass, which is decreased in growth restricted fetuses and increased in macrosomia. Objective: To correlate fetal abdominal subcutaneous tissue thickness (FASTT) measured by ultrasound at term and birth weight a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4214/6498_CE(Ra)_F(T)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Fetal growth abnormality is associated with
changes in the soft tissue mass, which is decreased in growth
restricted fetuses and increased in macrosomia.
Objective: To correlate fetal abdominal subcutaneous tissue
thickness (FASTT) measured by ultrasound at term and birth
weight and to obtain a cut-off value of FASTT to predict large and
small for gestational age babies in our population.
Methods: FASTT was measured at the anterior 1/3rd of abdominal
circumference by ultrasound after 36 weeks and weight of the
baby measured after birth.
Results:There was positive correlation between FASTT and birth
weight. FASTT of 6.25 mm was sensitive to predict large for
gestational age (LGA) babies and had a high negative predictive
value; FASTT measurement for prediction of small babies with
birth weight < 2500 g was not sensitive.
Conclusion: FASTT can be used as an additional indicator to
predict large for gestational age babies along with other known
birth weight indicators. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |