Adverse Infant Outcomes Associated with Discordant Gestational Age Estimates.

Nils-Halvdan MorkenRolv SkjaervenJennifer L RichardsMichael R KramerSven CnattingiusStefan JohanssonMika GisslerSiobhan M DolanJennifer ZeitlinMichael S Kramernull null

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2016)

Infants classified as preterm by ultrasound/best estimate, but term by LMP have consistently higher risks of adverse outcomes than those classified as preterm by LMP but term by ultrasound/best estimate. Compared with ultrasound/best estimate, use of LMP overestimates the proportion of births that are preterm.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
epstein barr virus
magnetic resonance imaging
ultrasound guided
contrast enhanced ultrasound
low birth weight
diffuse large b cell lymphoma
emergency department
human health
physical activity
adverse drug
glycemic control
weight gain