Evaluation of fetal cerebral blood flow perfusion using power doppler ultrasound angiography (3D-PDA) in growth-restricted fetuses

Abstract

Background: Fetal growth restriction is a common complication of pregnancy and, in severe cases, is associated with elevated rates of perinatal mortality, neonatal morbidity, and poor neurodevelopmental outcomes. Aim of the work: The main purpose of our study was to explore the potential of 3D Power Doppler Angiography to evaluate the cerebral circulation in growth restricted fetuses in pregnant women. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective cohort study; the study including 100 patients were recruited in this study and divided in to two groups, group (A) High risk group including 50 pregnant patients with IUGR and  hypertension of pregnancy and group (B) control group including 50 pregnant without risk factors, The study was conducted in Al Azhar university hospital. Results: The mother age in high risk group ranged from 23 to 38 years with mean ±SD= 30.24± 5.15 years while the in control group the mother age ranged from 22 to 38 years with mean ±SD= 29.74± 4.59 years with no statistical significant difference between the two groups.