Value of Fetal Cheek- to- Cheek Diameter in Estimation of Fetal Weight in MacrosomicFeti

Abstract

Background:Estimation of fetal weight is an important, challenging aspect of obstetric care. Even with advancements in antenatal ultrasonographic technology, estimation error continues to be a significant problem, especially for macrosomic infants of diabetic mothers. Aim of the work The purpose of this study is to assess the accuracy of fetal weight estimation in macrosmicfeti by sonographic measure of fetal cheek-to-cheek diameter. Methodology:Value of fetal cheek- to- cheek diameter in estimation of fetal weight in macrosomicfeti.Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital.Accuracy of fetal weight estimation in macrosmicfeti by sonographic measure of fetal cheek-to-cheek diameter. Results:The current study was conducted at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital during the period between 4 January and 30 July 2016.A total of 100 pregnant women were included in the current study. Conclusion: Macrosomic infants showed higher biometric measurements regarding the following: CCD, CCD/BPD, AC, EFW and actual body weight.Regarding infants of diabetic mothers, they had higher CCD, CCD/BPD, AC, EFW and actual body weight.Diabetic patients show higher rate of have macrosomic fetuses than non diabetic patients. Recommendations:For ultrasonographic diagnosis and suspection of macrosomia, many serial scans should be done rather than only one scan.The results obtained in the diagnosis of macrosomia by CCD are discordant. We wait the results of the tridimensional ultrasonography and fetal magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in the estimation of fetal weight. Keywords:Value of Fetal, Cheek Diameter, Estimation, Fetal Weight,MacrosomicFeti