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- The study aimed to create new standard growth charts for measuring fetal kidney size and thickness, which can be used in clinical settings.
- Researchers conducted a longitudinal analysis of 72 low-risk pregnancies, performing regular ultrasound scans to collect kidney measurements.
- New charts were established that show how fetal renal parenchyma grows during pregnancy, helping to identify abnormalities that could indicate kidney issues.
Article Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study was to develop new standard growth charts for fetal renal parenchymal thickness, length, and volume to define normal ranges for use in clinical practice and to assess the reliability of these measurements.
Methods: This was a prospective, longitudinal study of 72 low-risk singleton pregnancies undergoing serial ultrasound examinations at least every four weeks. Multiple renal measurements were performed on both kidneys at each scan. The renal parenchymal thickness was measured in the mid-sagittal plane. Standard charts were developed and the intra and interobserver reliability for the renal measurements was analysed.
Results: Standard charts were developed for fetal renal parenchymal thickness, length, and volume.
Conclusion: We present novel charts, which demonstrate the growth of the fetal renal parenchyma during pregnancy. They will be useful in clinical practice to identify any alterations from these normal ranges, which may be an important criterion for assisting prenatal diagnosis of renal pathologies and future studies in the prediction of kidney function.
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