Fetal biometry and intrauterine growth retardation. Current concepts.
Monitoring fetal growth and detecting intrauterine growth retardation comprise a large percentage of the reasons for ultrasound examinations. Detecting intrauterine growth retardation can significantly reduce perinatal mortality and is facilitated by calculations of numerous fetal measurements.
D000886:Anthropometry; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005333:Fetus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D006128:Growth; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography