Estimation of the Growth Rate in Fetuses With an Abnormal Cerebroplacental Ratio Compared to Those With Suspected Growth Restriction Without Evidence of Centralization of Blood Flow

Abstract

In fetuses with suspected growth restriction and abnormal umbilical artery Doppler findings, an abnormal cerebroplacental ratio is strongly associated with reduced fetal growth. In contrast, if the cerebroplacental ratio is normal, even in the setting of abnormal umbilical artery Doppler findings, fetuses grow similarly to those with normal umbilical artery findings.