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VOLUME 4 , ISSUE 3 ( July-September, 2010 ) > List of Articles

REVIEW ARTICLE

Ultrasound and Doppler Management of Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Francesc Figueras, Eva Meler, José M Carrera

Keywords : Intrauterine growth restriction,Fetal biometry,Ultrasonography,Doppler

Citation Information : Figueras F, Meler E, Carrera JM. Ultrasound and Doppler Management of Intrauterine Growth Restriction. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2010; 4 (3):259-274.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1148

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-06-2011

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2010; The Author(s).


Abstract

Review of present knowledge about fetal growth, and clinical and ultrasonography diagnosis of Intrauterine growth restriction by means of 2D and 3D. The review included the diagnosis of type of IUGR and the study of fetal deterioration (Chronic Tests and Acute Markers). Also the obstetrics management.

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