Accuracy of Ultrasound to Predict Neonatal Birth Weight Among Fetuses With Gastroschisis: Impact on Timing of Delivery.

James E FisherMary C TolcherAlireza A ShamshirsazJimmy EspinozaMagdalena Sanz CortesRoopali DonepudiMichael A BelfortAhmed A Nassr

Published in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2020)

Ultrasound in the third trimester was sensitive but had a low positive predictive value and low accuracy for the diagnosis of SGA at birth for fetuses with gastroschisis. A large proportion of fetuses were born by cesarean delivery with indications related to FGR or fetal concerns.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
magnetic resonance imaging
ultrasound guided
contrast enhanced ultrasound
low birth weight
pregnant women
preterm infants
body mass index
pregnancy outcomes
weight gain