Fetal Age Estimation from Ultrasonic Measurements of Biparietal Diameter
Fetal Age Estimation from Ultrasonic Measurements of Biparietal Diameter
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https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v8i6.1341Keywords:
Biparietal Diameter (B.P.D.), fetal age, antenatal, last menstrual period, ultrasonographic examinationAbstract
Aim of the study: This study was conducted to obtain the fetal age and to note any deviation from established B.P.D. Methods: Biparietal Diameter of 200 fetuses was measured by ultrasonographic examination in rediology department and this study was compared with published data by F.P.Hadlock, A.B. Kurtz etal, Doubilet P.M., Peler W.Callen. Result: In present study we found that values of BPD are smaller than those in published reports of biparietal diameter values throughout pregnancy. Conclusion: Present study shows that in India particularly in the North Indian population the knowledge of first day of last menstrual period is not reliable. So there are need for antenatal determination of fetal age in our population. Single measurement of BPD in second trimester or serial BPD measurement in third trimester of pregnancy can prevent premature delivery either by elective caesarean section or by induction of labor. In case of unknown LMP one should take serial measurement of BPD for ideal time of intervention in case of intra uterine growth retardation (I.U.G.R). [Anita NJIRM 2017; 8(6):87-91]
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