Sonographic Correlation of Placental thickness with Estimated fetal Weight at term among the Pregnants in Lahore: Placental thickness with Estimated fetal Weight at term among the Pregnant

Abdur-Rehman Tuaha  Mansoor; Muhammad  Uzair; Annum  Majeed; Syed Muhammad Yousaf  Farooq; Mehreen Fatima  Fatima; Hamza  Tariq; Sarkhail Haider  Khan; Sidra  Fatima; Sana  Irshad; Rida Khalid; Samavia  Fiaz

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.185

Authors

Abdur-Rehman Tuaha Mansoor University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Muhammad Uzair Gilani Ultrasound Center, Ferozpur Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Annum Majeed Rabia Clinic Green Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Syed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Mehreen Fatima Fatima University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Hamza Tariq University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Sarkhail Haider Khan University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Sidra Fatima University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Sana Irshad University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Rida Khalid University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Samavia Fiaz University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

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https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.185

Abstract

Introduction: Placenta develops in the uterus and provides oxygen and nutrients to the baby. It begins to form in the 2^nd month of pregnancy and is usually matured in the 4^th month. It can be seen through ultrasonography by 9^th or 10^th week. The normal functioning of the placenta is determined by measuring placental thickness through ultrasonography which increases with the gestational age and is considered normal when it does not exceed 4 cm at any time during pregnancy. The objective of this study is to find Sonographic Correlation of Placental thickness with fetal weight at term among the pregnant in Lahore. Material and Method: A total of 213 cases were included in this cross-sectional analytical study. All subjects were scanned at term and gestational age, estimated fetal weight and placental thickness were measured. Pearson’s correlation was used to evaluate the correlation of placental thickness and estimated fetal weight. Results:Placental thickness and Estimated Fetal weight showed progressive increase in the value from 36 weeks to 40 weeks in this study. The mean placental thickness ranged from30.15±5.12 mm at 36^th week to 37.49±2.31 mm at 40^th week. The mean estimated fetal weight ranged from 2885.00±194.18 grams at 36^th week to 3919.85±352.88 grams at 40th week. A significantly moderate correlation has been found between estimated fetal weight and placental thickness measured after 36 weeks of pregnancy. Conclusion:It is concluded that placental thickness is directly related to estimated fetal weight after 36 weeks of pregnancy. Therefore, it is helpful to assess placental thickness for the proper evaluation of fetal growth and well-being.

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