Abstract:
The role of ultrasound in diagnosis of intrauterine growth restriction include
identification of fetuses below 10th percentile of estimated(or actual) fetal
weight and distinction in three recognised groups (constitional small,
hypoplastic, hypotrophic and combined group)
There is no research has been done in this subject in Depalpur District Okara
at any level to best of my knowledge.
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The object of this research to differentiate among constitional small fetuses
from hypoplastic, hypotrophic and combined IUGR and to helps early
treatment and decide the time of obstetrical intervention to salvage life of
fetus.
-This prospective study which carried out on 100 pregnant women of various
gestational age between 28 weeks to fulterm pregnancies in depalpur out of
100 pregnant women of gestational age 28 –37 weeks 11 fetuses were found
to be intrauterine growth restriction(11%)
Total No of patients seen 100
Total No of normal cases 89
Total IUGR fetuses out of 100 11
Hypoplastic IUGR 1 (1%)
Hypotrophic IUGR 7 (7%)
Combined 3 (3%)
IUGR
The commonest type of intrauterine growth restriction is hypotrophic
(asymmetrical) due to uteroplacental insufficiency which is quite high rate
than 3% in developed countries due to multiple pregnancies and substandard
mother diet and poor antenatal care.
-Out of this study we believe ultrasound most quick and efficient diagnostic
modality in detection of intrauterine growth restriction compared to other
investigations owing to safety and availability.
