New aspect in management of fetal growth restriction.

Kim, Jong Woon

doi:2011.54.1.1

Obstet Gynecol Sci > Volume 54(1); 2011 > Article

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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2011;54(1):1-10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.1.1 Published online January 1, 2011.

New aspect in management of fetal growth restriction.

Jong Woon Kim

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. jwkimmd@jnu.ac.kr

Abstract

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is one of the most common and complex diseases and it is associated with increased perinatal mortality and morbidity. FGR influences the long-term health of neonates and their offspring. The aim of obstetric management is to identify growth-restricted fetuses at risk of severe intrauterine hypoxia, to monitor their health and to deliver when the adverse outcome is imminent. This review aims to investigate the new aspects of FGR including the diagnosis, antenatal surveillance, and clinical management.

Key Words: Fetal growth restriction, Small for gestational age, Management