Ultrasound biometry of normal human amniotic fluid index in a Nigerian population

Onwuzu, Sobechukwu; Eze, CU; Ugwu, L.C.; Abonyi, Obinna Everistus; Adejoh, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2015.11.002

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“…к недостаткам данного метода относятся стоимость и длительность проведения исследования [14]. Таким образом, хотя существует значительное число перспективных и достоверных исследований, в настоящее время предпочтение в силу простоты и низкой стоимости все же отдается определению индекса амниотической жидкости и вертикального размера наибольшего амниотического кармана [37][38][39].…”

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“…Несмотря на значительное число исследований, посвященных изучению вопроса определения объема околоплодных вод, методы универсальной диагностики в настоящее время отсутствуют. Вычисление индекса амниотической жидкости является целесообразным в структуре скрининговых программ [3,[37][38][39]. При выявлении сомнительного значения следует прибегнуть к более совершенным методикам [4,35,36].…”

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Amniotic fluid volume assessment at the present stage of development

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Amniotic fluid not only provides conditions for normal growth and development of the fetus, but also prevents umbilical cord compression and infection of the uterine cavity due to the existing bacteriostatic effect. In addition, amniotic fluid volume varies in pathological conditions of the fetus and the uteroplacental complex, which can lead to irreversible consequences. The aim of this study was to analyze features of assessing amniotic fluid volume at the present stage of development. In this review article, we analyzed, systematized, and summarized data obtained by foreign and domestic authors from 1980 to 2017. Reliable determination of amniotic fluid volume will optimize the management of pregnant women threatened by risk of perinatal pathology.

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Amniotic fluid volume assessment at the present stage of development

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“…It provides watery (convenience) Environment in which the fetus develops. [1] The AF originates from fetal urine and lung fluid, each of which contributes about 8 ml/kg/h and 100l/day, respectively. It serves as homeostatic (bacteriostatic, maintenance of amniotic sac integrity, prevent contraction, and maintain cervical consistency), physical (temperature regulation, prevention of fetal injury, and acting as a shock absorber), and functional (providing room for muscle exercise by fetal movement, breathing, and swallowing).…”

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“…It serves as homeostatic (bacteriostatic, maintenance of amniotic sac integrity, prevent contraction, and maintain cervical consistency), physical (temperature regulation, prevention of fetal injury, and acting as a shock absorber), and functional (providing room for muscle exercise by fetal movement, breathing, and swallowing). [1]…”

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Sonographic estimation of amniotic fluid volume using the amniotic fluid index and the single deepest pocket in a resource-limited setting

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Objective: To determine the normal value of amniotic fluid (AF) volume among pregnant women in a Northern Nigerian population and to determine if there is a relationship between AF index (AFI) and single deepest pocket (SDP) with anthropometric variables. Materials and Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted among singleton pregnant women at late second and third trimester attending the antenatal clinic in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, from December 2016 to April 2017. The mean AFI and SDP were measured by sonography. Ethical approval was obtained from the institution and informed consent was sought for from all the participants. Descriptive statistics, i.e. mean, standard deviation, and correlation coefficient, were used for the analysis. Results: A total of 206 women, aged between 18 and 40 years, with fetal gestational ages between 22 and 39 weeks were included in the study. The values for AFI in the study ranged from 12 to 28.7 cm, with a mean value of 19.84 ± 3.64 cm, and SDP ranged from 3.7 to 9.1 cm with a mean value of 6.04 ± 1.12 cm. This study found a weak relationship between the anthropometric variables and AFI and SDP and a strong relationship between AFI and SDP with a correlation coefficient of R = 0.901 and P = 0.014. Conclusion: This study found the mean values for AF volume using AFI and SDP in the studied population to be 19.84 ± 3.64 cm and 6.04 ± 1.12 cm, respectively; a strong positive relationship between AFI and SDP; and a negative relationship between body mass index with AFI and SDP.

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