Early onset fetal growth restriction

Matern Health Neonatol Perinatol. 2017 Jan 18:3:2. doi: 10.1186/s40748-016-0041-x. eCollection 2017.

Abstract

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) diagnosed before 32 weeks is identified by fetal smallness associated with Doppler abnormalities and is associated with significant perinatal morbidity and mortality and maternal complications. Recent studies have provided new insights into pathophysiology, management options and postnatal outcomes of FGR. In this paper we review the available evidence regarding diagnosis, management and prognosis of fetuses diagnosed with FGR before 32 weeks of gestation.

Keywords: Antenatal counseling; Fetal Doppler; Fetal complications; Iatrogenic preterm delivery; Neonatal intensive care unit.

Publication types

  • Review