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Abstract
In utero estimates of fetal weight were evaluated prospectively in 109 fetuses with
the use of sonographic models developed in a previous study. This report confirms
that the best in utero weight estimates result from the use of models based on measurements
of head size, abdominal size, and femur length. Since the accuracy of these models
(1 SD = 7.5%) is significantly better than those based on measurements of head and
body (e.g., biparietal diameter, abdominal circumference), we recommend routine use
of such models in obstetric sonography.
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Article Info
Publication History
Accepted:
September 24,
1984
Received:
February 22,
1984
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Copyright
© 1985 Published by Elsevier Inc.
