Estimation of Gestational Age by measuring Placenta and Umbilical Cord thickness in second and third trimester by Using Ultrasonography

Abstract

The periods of pregnancy, from fertilization to the moment of birth is one of the important things that the medical field is seek to evaluate and follow-up them in order to preserve the health of the mother and fetus during all its stages.

This study descriptive cross-sectional study was done on 60 normal pregnant women in second and third trimester selected randomly from women who were referred to the ultrasound department in different Obstetrical Hospitals and medical centres in Khartoum for sonographic examination between May 2019 and October 2019. The data used in the study were collected using two ultrasound machines models, alpinione E-cube 9 and Mindray – DC-60, 3.5MHz convex probe.

The study aimed to assess the correlation between the placenta thickness and Umbilical Cord and gestational age in the second and third trimester.

The study concluded that Imaging studies assist to found that the placenta thickness and umbilical cord thickness increase with gestational age and there is statistically significant positive correlation between Placenta Thickness and umbilical cord thickness and gestational age.

It recommended that uses the placental thickness and umbilical cord thickness as a parameter in estimating gestational age need as further testing in order to be applicable and installed in ultrasound machine. It is also recommended to estimate the gestational age using placenta thickness and umbilical cord thickness with abnormal pregnancies.