Prenatal Detection and Consequences of Fetal Macrosomia
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Prenatal detection and consequences of fetal macrosomia.
Macrosomia is diagnosed when excessive intrauterine fetal growth occurs and the birth weight surpasses an established limit. The causes and risk factors for fetal macrosomia are diverse. Pregnancies with fetal macrosomia are considered high risk and require intensive antenatal care. Prenatal ultrasound appears to be the best method for performing weight estimates before birth, as the correct bi...
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عنوان ژورنال: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1421-9964,1015-3837
DOI: 10.1159/000341813