Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol · Oct 2000
Comparative StudyRelationship between arterial and venous Doppler and perinatal outcome in fetal growth restriction.
The aim of this investigation was to assess the relationship between abnormal arterial and venous Doppler findings and perinatal outcome in fetuses with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). ⋯ Growth restricted fetuses with abnormal venous flow have worse perinatal outcome compared to those where flow abnormality is confined to the umbilical or middle cerebral artery. In fetuses with low middle cerebral artery pulsatility, venous Doppler allows detection of further deterioration. While abnormal venous flows can be significantly associated with fetal demise, gestational age at delivery significantly impacts on all short-term outcomes.