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Chronicles of Precision Medical Researchers, vol.4, no.3, pp.226-231, 2023 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Aim: In this study, we aimed to figure out whether there were
differences in placental Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) data
between isolated instances with a single umbilical artery and
pregnancies with healthy pregnancies.
Material and Method: For placental Shear Wave Elastography
(SWE) measurements, the study used a Samsung RS80A
Prestige 2014 instrument. Fetal biometry, placental assessment,
and amniotic fluid analysis were all covered by ultrasound
examinations. To lessen the influence of fetal movement,
placental SWE values were collected from the thickest noncord insertion region. The examination included two SWE
measurements in each of the three placental portions (inner,
middle, and outside). The Thermal and Mechanical Index values
were kept under control.
Results: 44 patients were examined in the study, equally
divided by the number of umbilical arteries. Biometric
measurements and patient characteristics were noted. In
terms of sociodemographic characteristics or health, there
were no appreciable differences between groups. Shear
Wave parameters didn’t differ significantly. Notably, placental
thickness and Shear Wave Max (SWM) had a negative
correlation while fetal weight and Shear Wave Mean (SWF) had
a positive correlation. Within the Shear Wave parameters, there
were positive correlations.
Conclusion: In terms of sociodemographic characteristics
or health, there were no appreciable differences between
groups. Notably, placental thickness and SWM had a negative
correlation, while fetal weight and SWF had a positive
correlation. Within the Shear Wave parameters, there were
positive correlations.