Moderate to late preterm intrauterine growth restriction: A restrospective, observational study of the indications for delivery and outcomes in an Australian perinatal centre

Autor: Bridie Stewart, Amalia Karahalios, Rosalynn Pszczola, Joanne M Said
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: The AustralianNew Zealand journal of obstetricsgynaecology. 58(3)
ISSN: 1479-828X
Popis: Background The management of preterm intrauterine growth restriction is limited to fetal surveillance and timely delivery. Despite the existence of evidence-based guidelines, uncertainty regarding the optimal timing of delivery is common, and management remains individualised for each patient. Aims To provide recent Australian data on the indications for delivery of moderate to late preterm growth restricted infants and the outcomes of these deliveries. Materials and methods Retrospective study of singleton live births delivered between 32 + 0 and 36 + 6 weeks gestation over a three-year period (2012–2014) at a Melbourne Metropolitan Hospital. ‘Small for gestational age’ (birthweight
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