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What Does The Color Doppler Result Indicate?

i am 27 weeks pregnant 1 day my amniotic fluid level(AFL) 5 AVERAGE USG GESTATIONAL AGE IS 22WEEKS 2 DAYS WHICH IS 5 WEEKS LESS THAN THE PERIOD OF AMENORRHOEA ALL PARAMETERS ARE BELOW -2SD SUGGESTING IUGR. OLIGOHYDRAMNIOUS IS NOTED (AFL) IS 5. COLOUR DOPPLER EXAMINATION SHOWED INCREASED RESISTENCE IN THE FOETO PLACENTAL CIRCULATION WITH THE UMBICAL ARTERY SHOWING ABSENT DIASTOLIC FLOW WITH A PERSISTENT FLOW REVERSAL IN DIASTOLE
Tue, 5 May 2015
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The ultrasound and Doppler report you have mentioned shows severe fetal growth restriction with decreased blood flow to the fetus. Absent diastolic flow in the umbilical artery is indicative of very low blood flow to fetus and hence can anytime can lead to intrauterine fetal death.
I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get optimal treatment, however keeping in mind that the fetus do not have a good prognosis as it is preterm as well as severely growth restricted.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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What Does The Color Doppler Result Indicate?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The ultrasound and Doppler report you have mentioned shows severe fetal growth restriction with decreased blood flow to the fetus. Absent diastolic flow in the umbilical artery is indicative of very low blood flow to fetus and hence can anytime can lead to intrauterine fetal death. I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get optimal treatment, however keeping in mind that the fetus do not have a good prognosis as it is preterm as well as severely growth restricted. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Dr Deepti Verma