Umbilical venous Doppler velocimetry and volume flow in the assessment of growth restricted fetuses in the thrid trimester

Objectives: To evaluate whether the use of umbilical venous Doppler velocimetry ratios and total umbilical venous flow (TUVF) in near term pregnancies with suspected fetal growth restriction (FGR) are predictive of immediate perinatal outcome Methods: Consecutive cases with suspected fetal growth restriction after 24 weeks of gestation were prospectively recruited from the antenatal clinic of a regional obstetric service over a 12-month period. Diagnosis of FGR was suspected when fetal biometry and estimated fetal weight fell below the 10th centile for gestation. Doppler measurements within 2 weeks from delivery…