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INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RESTRICTION |
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2000;(2):CD000944.
Symphysis-fundal height measurement in pregnancy.
Neilson JP.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Liverpool,
Liverpool, UK, L69 3BX. jneilson@liverpool. Ac.uk
Background:
In many settings, symphysis-fundal height measurement has
replaced clinical assessment of fetal size by abdominal palpation because
the latter has been reported to perform poorly.
Objectives:
The objective of
this review was to assess the effects of routine use of symphysis-fundal
height measurements (tape measurement of the distance from the pubic
symphysis to the uterine fundus) during antenatal care on pregnancy outcome.
Search Strategy:
The Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register
was searched.
Selection Criteria:
Acceptably controlled trials comparing
symphysis-fundal height measurement with assessment by abdominal palpation
alone. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: One reviewer assessed trial quality and
extracted data. Main Results:
One trial involving 1639 women was included.
No differences were detected in any of the outcomes measured. REVIEWER'S
Conclusions:
There is not enough evidence to evaluate the use of
symphysis-fundal height measurements during antenatal care.
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