Abstract

Management of suspected large for gestational age (LGA) fetuses remains unclear because ultrasound-estimated fetal weight (EFW) is not accurate. This was a systematic review of observational studies on fetal soft tissues measurements used alone or in combination to create a new EFW formula, to improve the screening for LGA fetuses. Studies were scored using a predefined set of independently agreed methodological criteria and an overall quality score was assigned for study design, statistical analysis, and reporting methods. There is a need to standardize methodologies for soft fetal tissue measurements. We propose a set of suggestions for this purpose.

למאמר המלא

Lerma-Puertas D, Aguerri A, Pardina G, Paules C, Lerma-Irureta D, Oros D, Ruiz-Martínez S. Methodology Used in Studies Aimed at Measuring Fetal Soft Tissues by 2D Ultrasound for the Screening of Large for Gestational Age Fetuses: A Systematic Review. J Ultrasound Med. 2025 Mar;44(3):365-379. doi: 10.1002/jum.16614. Epub 2024 Nov 11. PMID: 39526329.