New measurement indicator of ultrasound assessment of the fetal pancreas based on anatomical landmarks and its application to fetuses with gestational diabetes mellitus
Ultrasound method using anatomical landmarks to measure the fetal pancreatic midline longitudinal axis and circumference is reliable. Pancreatic measurements increase with gestational age. Poorly controlled gestational diabetes can lead to enlargement of the fetal pancreas.
Authors
- Huohu Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7575-960X)
- Lijun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7125-9480)
- Ruibi Liao
- Guorong Lyu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3123-1138)
- Yuanfeng Lin
- Zejian Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4111-4090)
- Rongsen Chen
- Yiming Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1494-3437)
Institutions
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Quanzhou Normal University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Perinatal Medicine
- Published
- 2024-10-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1515/jpm-2024-0260
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75