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RC VandenBosche, JT Kirchner - American family physician, 1998 - aafp.org
RC VandenBosche, JT Kirchner
American family physician, 1998aafp.org
Intrauterine Growth Retardation | AAFP Advertisement search close brand logo ROBERT C.
VANDENBOSCHE, MD, AND JEFFREY T. KIRCHNER, DO Am Fam Physician. 1998;58(6):1384-1390
See related patient information handout on intrauterine growth retardation, written by the
authors of this article. Article Sections Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), which is defined
as less than 10 percent of predicted fetal weight for gestational age, may result in significant
fetal morbidity and mortality if not properly diagnosed. The condition is most commonly …
Intrauterine growth retardation occurs in 4 to 7 percent of all pregnancies. Early detection and prompt management usually assure a good fetal outcome.
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