Fetal Growth, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

1st Edition, Volume 48-2 - May 14, 2021
Editors: Nathan R. Blue, Bob Silver
Language: English
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In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics, Guest Editors Nathan Blue and Bob Silver bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Fetal Growth. Top experts in the f… Read more

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In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics, Guest Editors Nathan Blue and Bob Silver bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Fetal Growth. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as placental function and physiology of fetal growth, fetal growth and stillbirth, fetal growth in multiple gestations, and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Foreword
Preface
Placental Function and the Development of Fetal Overgrowth and Fetal Growth Restriction
Key points
Introduction
Human placenta
Placental signaling
Inflammation
Nutrient transport
Small extracellular vesicles and microRNA
Interventions targeting placental function in fetal growth restriction and fetal overgrowth
Summary
Clinics care points
Conflict of interests
Author contributions
Abnormal Fetal Growth: Small for Gestational Age, Fetal Growth Restriction, Large for Gestational Age: Definitions and Epidemiology
Key points
Background
History
Terminology and definitions
Reference charts
Epidemiology
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Fetal Growth Curves: Is There a Universal Reference?
Key points
Introduction
Background
Definitions
Fetal growth references
Considerations
Summary
Clinics care points
Fetal Growth and Stillbirth
Key points
Introduction
Features of fetal growth restriction unique to stillbirth
Stillbirth risk stratification in the setting of fetal growth restriction
Interventions to prevent stillbirth in the setting of placental insufficiency
Evaluation of stillbirths in the setting of fetal growth restriction
Summary
Clinics care points
Short- and Long-Term Implications of Small for Gestational Age
Key points
Introduction
Complications of fetal growth restriction
Summary
Clinics care points
Short- and Long-Term Outcomes Associated with Large for Gestational Age Birth Weight
Key points
Introduction
Risk factors for large for gestational age birth weight
Neonatal complications associated with large for gestational age birth weight
Long-term outcomes associated with large for gestational age birth weight
Summary
Clinics care points
Ultrasound Diagnosis of the Small and Large Fetus
Key points
Introduction
Assessing gestational age
First trimester: crown-rump length measurement
Second trimester
Gestational age assessment in late pregnancy
Fetal biometry: measuring techniques
Biparietal diameter
Head circumference
Abdominal circumference
Femur length
Assessing fetal growth
Calculating estimated fetal weight
Modalities for diagnosis of small for gestational age and fetal growth restriction
Doppler evaluation of the fetoplacental circulation
Amniotic fluid assessment
Biophysical profile
Other modalities
Diagnosis of large for gestational age
Three-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging
Reproducibility and quality assurance of ultrasound measurements
Key considerations in a global context: challenges for widespread ultrasound use
Summary
Clinics care points
Routine Third Trimester Sonogram: Friend or Foe
Key points
Background
Friend
Foe
Summary
Clinics care points
Evaluation and Management of Suspected Fetal Growth Restriction
Key points
Introduction
Evaluation
Management
Clinics care points
Evaluation and Management of Fetal Macrosomia
Key points
Introduction
Definition of macrosomia
Risk factors for macrosomia
Diagnosis of macrosomia
Prevention of macrosomia
Management of suspected macrosomia
Management of shoulder dystocia
Summary
Clinics care points
Fetal Growth in Multiple Gestations: Evaluation and Management
Key points
Introduction
Chorionicity and amnionicity
Twin growth: first trimester evaluation
Twin growth: second trimester evaluation
Twin growth: third trimester evaluation
Selective intrauterine growth restriction
Selective intrauterine growth restriction and twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Higher-order multiple gestations
Summary
Clinical pearls and pitfalls
Recurrence Risk of Fetal Growth Restriction: Management of Subsequent Pregnancies
Key points
Introduction
Terminology
Recurrence risk of fetal growth restriction
Summary
Clinics care points

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