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Postpartum fetal head circumference and its influence on labour duration in nullipara.

Authors :
Kennelly MM
Anjum R
Lyons S
Burke G
Source :
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology [J Obstet Gynaecol] 2003 Sep; Vol. 23 (5), pp. 496-9.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

A retrospective analysis of postpartum fetal head circumference (FHC) and birth weight and its effect on the duration of labour was undertaken. The aim was to assess the predictive value of postpartum FHC versus birth weight in predicting dystocia. A FHC > 37 cm was associated significantly with a prolonged first and second stage of labour. A receiver operator curve (ROC) shows that the sensitivity and specificity of a FHC > 37 cm is as good as a fetal weight > 4.5 kg in predicting dystocia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0144-3615
Volume :
23
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12963505
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/0144361031000153701