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Biophysical Evaluation of the Fetus

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The High-Risk Fetus

Abstract

Antepartum evaluation of fetal well-being has been the focus of research and practice in maternal-fetal medicine for the past several decades. The extent of research in this field is reflected in the wide spectrum of tests that have been applied to the antepartum evaluation of the fetus. These include the time-honored measurement of fundal height, amniocentesis in Rh sensitization, amnioscopy to detect meconium-stained amniotic fluid, fetoscopy, maternal biochemical testing, estriol, human placental lactogen (HPL), and progesterones. During the past decade, biophysical assessment, Doppler velocimetry, and, more recently, invasive cordocentesis have been added to this list.

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    Chin-Chu Lin M.D. (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director, Obstetrics High Risk Clinic) & Marion S. Verp M.D. (Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director, Medical Genetic Services) (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director, Obstetrics High Risk Clinic) &  (Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director, Medical Genetic Services)

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    Rudy E. Sabbagha M.D. (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University, Director, Diagnostic Ultrasound Center) (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University, Director, Diagnostic Ultrasound Center)

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