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Abstract
Sonographic Assessment of the Fetal Thoracic Length (FTL) as a Predictor of Gestational Age (GA) in Nigerian Population
Highlights
The ultrasound machines used in our locality are programmed with software of non-indigenous normative values; as pregnancy advances the accuracy of most biometric parameters in predicting Gestational age (GA) varies due to racial morphological difference and error increases, the need for this study
Gestational age (GA) refers to the duration of pregnancy from a woman’s last menstrual period (LMP) which is indicated in weeks and/or days
Fetal ultrasound measurement cannot provide a reliable estimate of gestational age or conception dates [4]
Summary
Gestational age (GA) refers to the duration of pregnancy from a woman’s last menstrual period (LMP) which is indicated in weeks and/or days This can be estimated from a woman’s LMP history, symphysis-fundus height measurement and ultrasound measurements. Fetal ultrasound measurement cannot provide a reliable estimate of gestational age or conception dates [4]. This is because there are numerous potential sources of error in assigning gestational age to pregnancy [5]. The ultrasound machines used in our locality are programmed with software of non-indigenous normative values; as pregnancy advances the accuracy of most biometric parameters in predicting GA varies due to racial morphological difference and error increases, the need for this study.
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