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. 2011 Apr;5(2):31-3.

Fetal growth restriction: current perspectives

Marianna Faraci  1 , Eliana Renda, Santo Monte, Fosca A F Di Prima, Oriana Valenti, Roberta De Domenico, Elsa Giorgio, Entela Hyseni
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Fetal growth restriction: current perspectives

Marianna Faraci et al. J Prenat Med. 2011 Apr.

Abstract

Intrauterine growth restriction is one of the most common and complex problems in modern obstetrics. The cut off value mainly used for defining an IUGR is at the 10th percentile. There are many evidence demonstrating that the adverse perinatal outcome are mainly confined to infants below the 5th or 3th percentile. The mains causes for the onset of IUGR can be divided into three categories: maternal, fetal and placental. Aim of this study is to obtain a review from which speculate useful indication in clinical practice. Evidence from randomized controlled trials finds few interventions beneficial in preventing or treating IUGR.

Keywords: Fetal weights; Intrauterine growth restriction; Small for gestational age..

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