A. Bianco, T. Rosen, E. Kuczynski, M. Tetrokalashvili, C. J. Lockwood
Measurement of the amniotic fluid index with and without Color Doppler
Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect,
if any, of color Doppler on the measurement of the
amniotic fluid index in term pregnancies. It is hypothesized
that color Doppler may enhance the detection of
oligohydramnios.
Methods: The amniotic fluid index was performed with
and without color Doppler on pregnancies greater than
or equal to 36 weeks gestational age. Differences in the
mean amniotic fluid index measurements were assessed.
The incidence of oligohydramnios was examined using
both techniques. Differences in continuous variables
were assessed with the paired t test, differences in categorical variables were assessed using the Fisher Exact
Test.
Results: There were 155 pregnancies examined, the
amniotic fluid index was significantly decreased when
color Doppler was added to the standard technique.
(P < .0001) The incidence of oligohydramnios was
higher with the application of color Doppler to the standard
amniotic fluid index. (P < .05)
Conclusions: Color Doppler results in a significantly
lower amniotic fluid volume measurement and may enhance
the detection of oligohydramnios.
Journal of Perinatal Medicine, Walter de Gruyter
Print ISSN: 1619-3997
Volume: 27, 09/1999
Pages: 245 - 249
Show full article (external site)
Show all available items of this journal
Search
