All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Introduction : IUGR is a significant contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality and RCTs have shown that Doppler evaluation of placenta and fetal circulation can Improve the neonatal prognosis. Traditionally. Umbilical Artery (UA) and Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) indices have been used in the management, combining the two indices, as the cerebroplacental ratio, is said to give a better idea of the fetal response to give a better idea of the fetal response to the changes in placental circulation and thus improve prognosis. 1. To evaluate the role of Umbilical Artery Doppler and MCA Doppler in IUGR fetuses 2.