Abnormal Umblical Artery Doppler is Utilized for Fetuses with Intrauterine Growth Restriction Birth at 280/7–336/7 Gestational Weeks. (1st November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baser, Emre; Celik, Istemi Han; Bilge, Melek; Kasapoglu, Taner; Isik, Dilek Ulubas; Yalvac, Ethem Serdar; Tapisiz, Omer Lutfi; Ozdemirci, Safak
• Is Part Of: Fetal and pediatric pathology. Volume 39:Number 6(2020)
• Page Start: 467
• Page End: 475
• Publication Date: 2020-11-01
• Subjects: absent or reversed umbilical artery Doppler ultrasonography -- intrauterine growth restriction -- perinatal outcome -- preterm infant; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Molecular biology -- Periodicals; Pediatric pathology -- Periodicals; Fetal Diseases -- pathology -- Periodicals; Infant, Newborn, Diseases -- pathology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.92007
• DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2020.1716900
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1551-3815

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose : To compare short-term perinatal outcomes in preterm infants with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) in those with absent or reversed end-diastolic umbilical artery blood flow (AREDF) to those with normal end-diastolic umbilical artery blood flow (NEDF). Methods : This study included preterm births (28 0/7 –33 6/7 gestational weeks) with IUGR with AREDF ( n = 86) or NEDF ( n = 27). Results : There were lower mean gestational weeks, birth weights, and a higher ratio of corticosteroid application in the AREDF group ( p < 0.05). The mean length of neonatal intensive care unit stay of the AREDF group was significantly longer ( p < 0.001). Sepsis and feeding intolerance ratios in the AREDF group were also significantly higher ( p = 0.041 and p < 0.001 respectively). Conclusions: Patients with IUGR and umbilical Doppler abnormalities have longer neonatal intensive care unit stays.