Medwave (Jul 2012)

Intrauterine growth restriction

  • Bernardita Donoso Bernales,
  • Enrique Oyarzún Ebensperger

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 06
p. e5433

Abstract

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It is estimated that the true prevalence of intrauterine growth restriction is 3-10% of all pregnancies, making this fetal condition one of the most frequent obstetric problems, together with premature labor and premature rupture of membranes. The article stresses the importance of early diagnosis because of the associated risks.