Comparison between the single deepest pocket and amniotic fluid index in predicting fetal distress in small‐for‐gestational age fetuses

Background. The relationship between reduced amniotic fluid volume and increased risk of fetal distress in small‐for‐gestational age fetuses is not yet clear. Furthermore, the criteria used for the diagnosis of ‘oligohydramnios’ are different between the single deepest pocket method and amniotic fluid index. We investigated the relationship between the single deepest pocket and amniotic fluid index and their ability in predicting fetal distress in small‐for‐gestational age fetuses.

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