A Summary of Chinese Expert Consensus on Fetal Growth Restriction (An Update on the 2019 Version)
10.1097/FM9.0000000000000158
- VernacularTitle:A Summary of Chinese Expert Consensus on Fetal Growth Restriction (An Update on the 2019 Version)
- Author:
Luming SUN
1
;
Yali HU
;
Hongbo QI
Author Information
1. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Fetal Medicine & Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 201204, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Delphi technique;
Fetal growth restriction;
Practice guideline
- From:
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
2022;04(3):162-168
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a common complication of pregnancy associated with higher rates of perinatal mortality and morbidity, as well as a variety of long-term adverse outcomes. To standardize the clinical practice for the management of FGR in China, Fetal Medicine Subgroup, Chinese Society of Perinatal Medicine, Chinese Medical Association and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Committee, Chinese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Chinese Medical Association organized an expert committee to provide official consensus-based recommendations on FGR. We evaluated the evidence provided by relevant high-quality literature, performed a three-round Delphi study and organized face-to-face meetings with experts from multidisciplinary backgrounds. The consensus includes the definition, prenatal screening, prevention, diagnosis, monitoring and management of FGR.