Adverse Infant Outcomes Associated with Discordant Gestational Age Estimates

ConclusionsInfants classified as preterm by ultrasound/best estimate, but term by LMP have consistently higher risks of adverse outcomes than those classified as preterm by LMP but term by ultrasound/best estimate. Compared with ultrasound/best estimate, use of LMP overestimates the proportion of births that are preterm.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - August 24, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Nils ‐Halvdan Morken, Rolv Skjærven, Jennifer L. Richards, Michael R. Kramer, Sven Cnattingius, Stefan Johansson, Mika Gissler, Siobhan M. Dolan, Jennifer Zeitlin, Michael S. Kramer, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research