Correlation of fetal abdominal subcutaneous tissue thickness by ultrasound to predict birth weight.

Bhat, Rajeshwari G; Nathan, Anitha; R, Amar; Vasudeva, Akhila; Adiga, Prashanth; Bhat, Parvati V; Kumar N, Pratap

Bhat, Rajeshwari G; Nathan, Anitha; R, Amar; Vasudeva, Akhila; Adiga, Prashanth; Bhat, Parvati V; Kumar N, Pratap.

Afiliação

Bhat RG; Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kasturba Medical College , Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India .
Nathan A; Private Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Motherhood Hospital Banglore, Karnataka, India .
R A; Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kasturba Medical College , Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India .
Vasudeva A; Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kasturba Medical College , Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India .
Adiga P; Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kasturba Medical College , Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India .
Bhat PV; Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr TMA Pai Hospital , Udupi, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India .
Kumar N P; Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kasturba Medical College , Manipal University, Manipal Karnataka, India .

J Clin Diagn Res ; 8(4): OC09-11, 2014 Apr.

Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24959482

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Fetal growth abnormality is associated with changes in the soft tissue mass, which is decreased in growth restricted fetuses and increased in macrosomia.

OBJECTIVE:

To correlate fetal abdominal subcutaneous tissue thickness (FASTT) measured by ultrasound at term and birth weight and to obtain a cut-off value of FASTT to predict large and small for gestational age babies in our population.

METHODS:

FASTT was measured at the anterior 1/3(rd) of abdominal circumference by ultrasound after 36 weeks and weight of the baby measured after birth.

RESULTS:

There was positive correlation between FASTT and birth weight. FASTT of 6.25 mm was sensitive to predict large for gestational age (LGA) babies and had a high negative predictive value; FASTT measurement for prediction of small babies with birth weight < 2500 g was not sensitive.