ArticleAmerican journal of obstetrics and gynecology2015
Diagnostic accuracy of fundal height and handheld ultrasound-measured abdominal circumference to screen for fetal growth abnormalities.
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- Accuracy and clinical effectiveness of fetal growth monitoring strategies for the prediction of small for gestational age at birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2025Pooled it
- The Potential of Tele-Ultrasound, Handheld and Self-Operated Ultrasound in Pregnancy Care: A Systematic Review.Prenatal diagnosis · 2025Pooled it
- Development and validation of prediction models for fetal growth restriction and birthweight: an individual participant data meta-analysis.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2024Pooled it
- Predictors of Effective Breastfeeding in Newborns and 6-Week-Old Infants: Modifiable Pre-Feeding, Positioning and Latching-On Elements.Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) · 2025Observational
- The H-HOPE behavioral intervention plus Kangaroo Mother Care increases mother-preterm infant responsivity in Malawi: a prospective cohort comparison.BMC pediatrics · 2023Article
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- Screening circulating proteins to identify biomarkers of fetal macrosomia.BMC research notes · 2019Article
- The accuracy of ultrasound estimation of fetal weight in comparison to birth weight: A systematic review.Ultrasound (Leeds, England) · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveWe sought to compare fundal height and handheld ultrasound-measured fetal abdominal circumference (HHAC) for the prediction of fetal growth restriction (FGR) or large for gestational age. STUDY
designThis was a diagnostic accuracy study in nonanomalous singleton pregnancies between 24 and 40 weeks' gestation. Patients underwent HHAC and fundal height measurement prior to formal growth ultrasound. FGR was defined as estimated fetal weight less than 10%, whereas large for gestational age was defined as estimated fetal weight greater than 90%. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated and compared using methods described elsewhere.
resultsThere were 251 patients included in this study. HHAC had superior sensitivity and specificity for the detection of FGR (sensitivity, 100% vs 42.86%) and (specificity, 92.62% vs 85.24%). HHAC had higher specificity but lower sensitivity when screening for LGA (specificity, 85.66% vs 66.39%) and (sensitivity, 57.14% vs 71.43%).
conclusionHHAC could prove to be a valuable screening tool in the detection of FGR. Further studies are needed in a larger population.
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