CONSENSUS AND CONTROVERSIES OF INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR THE DIAGNOSIS, SURVEILLANCE, AND MANAGEMENT OF FETAL GROWTH RESTRICTION: AN UPDATED COMPARISON

Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Delaware Center of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, USA; Department of Women and Child Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a pathological condition where the fetus fails to reach its growth potential, primarily due to placental insufficiency, genetic disorders, or infections. The document discusses various diagnostic criteria, surveillance methods, and management strategies for FGR, emphasizing the importance of antenatal detection and the role of ultrasound in improving outcomes. It also reviews conflicting evidence regarding the effectiveness of universal third-trimester ultrasound in detecting FGR and its impact on perinatal mortality and morbidity.