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Small-for-Gestational-Age (SGA) Definitions and Associated Risks

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2009

Leiv S. Bakketeig  and
Per Magnus
Leiv S. Bakketeig
Affiliation:
National Institute of Public Health, Norway
Per Magnus
Affiliation:
National Institute of Public Health, Norway
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Abstract

Samples and methods vary in constructing birthweight charts. Introduction of ultrasound dating affects the distribution of gestation, increases the proportion of preterm births, and reduces postterm and small-for-gestational-age (SGA) births. The need for standardized charts is emphasized. Preferably such charts ought to be sex- and parity-specific, also taking into account the mother's previous pregnancy outcome in terms of birthweight. The risks associated with being bom SGA involve various morbidity as well as short- and long-term survival.

Type
Antenatal Screening for Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 8 , Supplement S1 , January 1992 , pp. 139 - 146
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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