Three-Versus Two-Dimensional Sonographic Biometry for Predicting Birth Weight and Macrosomia in Diabetic Pregnancies

Conclusions— In this study, the Hadlock 2D formula was superior to the 3D method for predicting birth weight and macrosomia in diabetic women when used approximately 2 weeks before delivery, based on the gestation-adjusted projection method.

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Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Tuuli, M. G., Kapalka, K., Macones, G. A., Cahill, A. G. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research