Combination of Doppler measurements with amniotic fluid volume for the prediction of perinatal outcomes in fetal growth restriction
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, cilt.161, sa.1, ss.190-197, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 161 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1002/ijgo.14431
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, Gender Studies Database, Public Affairs Index
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.190-197
- Anahtar Kelimeler: adverse perinatal outcomes, amniotic fluid volume, Doppler measurements, fetal growth restriction
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objectives: We aimed to evaluate a new ratio of amniotic fluid volume (AFV) to Doppler measurements, and compare its association with adverse perinatal outcomes (APOs) in fetal growth restriction (FGR). Methods: This prospective study included pregnant women with singleton fetal growth–restricted fetuses. Each participant underwent a detailed ultrasonographic examination. Uterine artery pulsatility index, umbilical artery pulsatility index (UA PI), middle cerebral artery pulsatility index (MCA PI), cerebroplacental ratio (CPR), and umbilical-to-cerebral ratio (UCR) were calculated, and the single deepest pocket (SDP) technique was used to estimate AFV. Amniotic-umbilical-to-cerebral ratio (AUCR) was calculated as the ratio of SDP to UCR: AUCR = SDP / (UA PI/MCA PI). APO was defined as umbilical venous cord blood pH <7.10, 5-minute APGAR score <7, and neonatal intensive care unit admission. Results: We compared the fetal ultrasonographic and demographic features between the APO and the non-APO groups. The mean UA PI and UCR were significantly higher in the APO group. The mean SDP, CPR, and AUCR were significantly lower in the APO group. Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses demonstrated the highest area under the curve value (0.882; P < 0.001) for AUCR to APOs. Conclusion: The current study suggests that AUCR is the best predictor for APOs in FGR.