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Fetal Growth Restriction

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Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a failure of fetus to reach its expected biological growth, based on its genetically predetermined potential. Whenever effective fetal weight is less than, 10th percentile or 2 standard deviation of population-specific growth curve, it is considered small for gestational age (SGA). The FGR is associated with poor somatic growth with concomitant changes in placental and cerebral blood flow and/or biochemical markers along with EBW < 3rd percentile. It is an important cause of perinatal mortalities and morbidities. Ultrasound plays a definitive role in diagnosis and its management. This article is aimed to mini review the published guidelines on FGR and SGA and summarize the areas of consensus.

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Dr. Deepti shrivastava is a Professor and Head of the Department of OBGY, JNMC Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India and Dr. Ayesha Master is the MBBS, Resident of the Department of OBGY, JNMC Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.

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Shrivastava, D., Master, A. Fetal Growth Restriction. J Obstet Gynecol India 70, 103–110 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-019-01278-4

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