Does the Porter formula hold its promise? A weight estimation formula for macrosomic fetuses put to the test

ConclusionsThe Porter formula does not succeed in distinguishing macrosomic from normal-weight fetuses. High-risk fetuses with a birthweight  ≥ 4500 g in particular are not detected more precisely than with the Hadlock formula. For these reasons, we believe that the Porter formula should not be used in clinical practice. Newly derived weight estimation formulas for macrosomic fetuses must not be based solely on a macrosomic data s et.

Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - December 26, 2019 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research