Multiple pregnancy--ultrasonic biometry after the 28th gestational week--nomograms
Popov, I.; Stoĭkov, S.; Khristova, P.; Asparukhova, V.
Akusherstvo i Ginekologiia 36(2): 2-5
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0324-0959 PMID: 9471895 Document Number: 470427
The authors aimed at working out normograms for BPD, FL, FAC and EFBW among twins in multiple gestation. They find a delay in the rate of increase of sonographic indices in multiple gestation in comparison to singleton pregnancies, as follows: in BPD--after 26-28 wks; FL--after 34-35 wks; and FAC--after 34-36 wks. Lower EFBW was found after 32-33 wks. The differences in the biometric indices in the first and second twins were also noted. In conclusion it is stated that it is mandatory to monitor by sonography BPD in the 26th wk, and FL and FAC in the 34th-35th wk.