Background: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), decreased fetal movement (DFM), and oligohydramnios are conditions that can impact fetal well-being and pregnancy outcomes. Assessing blood flow parameters using Doppler studies, such as UA-PI and MCA-PI, may provide insights into fetal health. This study aimed to evaluate the Doppler changes and Doppler indices in the umbilical and middle cerebral arteries and their impact on decision and mode of delivery also pregnancy outcome in cases of intrauterine growth restriction, oligohydramnios and decreased fetal movement. Methods: This comparative controlled , interventional, clinical study was conducted on 50 cases (30 IUGR,10 Oligohydramnios,10 Decrease movement) and 50 control subjects. Patients then were subjected to complete history taking, obstetric history, history of the present pregnancy, general examination, abdominal examination to assess the fundal height, maternal weight and height (BMI). Ultrasound, Doppler studies carried out to assess a) Umbilical artery Doppler indices: UA-PI), umbilical artery EDV. b) Middle cerebral artery Doppler indices: MCA-PI, middle cerebral artery EDV. c) Cerebro-umbilical ratio: will be calculated as a ratio of MCA-PI / UA-PI. |
