Screening for small for gestational age using third-trimester ultrasound markers: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of screening test accuracy

DiscussionThis systematic review will determine the relevance of routine third-trimester ultrasound markers in the screening for FGR in low-risk or general population and their usefulness in standard pregnancy care. Additionally, this knowledge synthesis represents a step in the optimization of the discriminative ability of third-trimester ultrasound and predictive tools, allowing for targeted interventions aiming at the reduction of FGR complications and ultimately improving infants ’ health.Systematic review registrationThis protocol has been registered at PROSPERO: international prospective register of systematic reviews. The register number isCRD42018085564.
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research