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ArticlePediatric reports2025

Investigating the Accuracy of Ultrasound Imaging in Measuring Fetal Weight in Comparison with the Actual Postpartum Weight.

Sultan Abdulwadoud Alshoabi, Abdulhadi M Tarshun, Ziyad O Alnoman, Fahad H Aljohani, Fadwa M Alahmadi, Awatif M Omer, Osamah M Abdulaal, Awadia Gareeballah, Abdulaziz A Qurashi, Fahad H Alhazmi and 2 more

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Sultan Abdulwadoud AlshoabiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-5049-6989
Abdulhadi M TarshunDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.
Ziyad O AlnomanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.
Fahad H AljohaniDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.
Fadwa M AlahmadiDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Maternity and Children Hospital, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Medical City, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42319, Saudi Arabia.
Awatif M OmerDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0001-6854-4624
Osamah M AbdulaalDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.
Awadia GareeballahDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7320-2795
Abdulaziz A QurashiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-4816-4293
Fahad H AlhazmiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-8196-3233
Kamal D AlsultanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-2982-2935
Moawia GameraddinDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

backgroundAntenatal ultrasonography measurements of the estimated fetal weight (EFW) are a critical point in the decision-making process of obstetric planning and management to preserve the safety of both the newborn and the mother. This study aims to investigate the accuracy of ultrasonography to measure the EFW in comparison with the actual birth weight (BW) measured immediately after delivery.

methodsIn this retrospective study, electronic records of 270 newborns who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were retrieved. A structured data sheet was used to collect the EFW, calculated by the Hadlock A formula using real-time ultrasound imaging on the day of delivery or the day before, and the actual BW immediately after delivery.

resultsOut of 270 fetuses, 53.7% (145) were female, and 46.3% (125) were male. The mean BW was 2918.1 ± 652.81 g (range: 880 to 5100). The mean EFW was 3271.55 ± 691.47 g (range: 951 to 4942). The mean gestational age was 38 ± 2.48 weeks (range: 29 to 42). Spearman's rho correlation test revealed strong compatibility between EFW and BW (r = 0.82,

conclusionsEFW using ultrasonography yields high compatibility with the actual BW. Despite the slight overestimation, ultrasonography provides high clinical value in obstetric assessment and subsequent management.

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abdominal circumference (AC)antenatal ultrasonographybirth weight (BW)estimated fetal weight (EFW)femur length (FL)Hadlock A formulahead circumference (HC)

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