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Prognostic value of biophysical profile score in post-date pregnancy
Objectives: This study was undertaken to assess the ability of each individual biophysical profile score variable and combination of variables, to predict · fetal distress or imminent labor in the post data pregnancy. Materials and methods: From June 1992 to August1993, Biophyskal Profile Scoring (BPS) was performed on 182 pregnant women. Thirty one patients delivered between 42 and -43 weeks of gestation, while the other 151 women delivered between 38 and 41 + 6 days. Monitoring procedures were based on the evaluation of fetal heart rates by Non Stress Test and four ultrasound parameters: -Fetal Tone; Gross Body Movements; Fetal breathing movements; Evaluation of amniotic fluid volume. Results: In this analysis the BPS showed a high specificity (82.7%) with a negative predictive value of 100%. The mean value of the last BPS among the 151 term patients was significantly. Conclusion: BPS, as measured in this study, has proved to be a very accurate method of determination of fetal well-being. Although these results will be further verified by other studies, BPS should come into general use to help reach the correct diagnosis and treatment of postdate pregnancy.