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Review
. 2020 Apr;70(2):103-110.
doi: 10.1007/s13224-019-01278-4. Epub 2019 Sep 27.

Fetal Growth Restriction

Deepti Shrivastava  1 , Ayesha Master  1
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Review

Fetal Growth Restriction

Deepti Shrivastava et al. J Obstet Gynaecol India. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a failure of fetus to reach its expected biological growth, based on its genetically predetermined potential. Whenever effective fetal weight is less than, 10th percentile or 2 standard deviation of population-specific growth curve, it is considered small for gestational age (SGA). The FGR is associated with poor somatic growth with concomitant changes in placental and cerebral blood flow and/or biochemical markers along with EBW < 3rd percentile. It is an important cause of perinatal mortalities and morbidities. Ultrasound plays a definitive role in diagnosis and its management. This article is aimed to mini review the published guidelines on FGR and SGA and summarize the areas of consensus.

Keywords: FGR; Growth potential; IUGR; SGA.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of interestThe authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

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Comprehensive algorithm of staging and management of FGR
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