An Observational Study to Assess the Role of Uterine Artery Doppler in Prediction of Intrauterine Foetal Growth Restriction.

ABSTRACT

Background: The present study was planned to assess the role of uterine artery Doppler in the prediction of IUGR and Pre-eclampsia in the department of obstetrics and Gynaecology at NIMS Medical College during a span of one year (Nov 2013-Oct 2014). Methods: One hundred pregnant women with singleton pregnancy at 18-20 weeks period of gestation were subjected to uterine artery Doppler study and later repeated at 24-26 weeks of gestation. Results: It was observed that 38% patients had abnormal outcome with 20% patients with IUGR , 12% with PE, 6% with both IUGR and PE. Conclusion: By inclusion of uterine artery Doppler study in routine practice and timely intervention fetomaternal morbity and mortality can be greatly reduced.