Maternal <scp>sFlt</scp> ‐1/ <scp>PlGF</scp> Ratio to Distinguish Pathological Fetal Growth Restriction From Constitutional Smallness: Systematic Review
The sFlt-1/PlGF ratio is best considered an adjunctive indicator of placental insufficiency. Normal results can support expectant management in SGA when ultrasound and Doppler are reassuring, whereas elevated values warrant closer surveillance.
Authors
- David I. Watson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7683-2693)
- Sonja Brennan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7634-9546)
- Zoe Byrne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1194-8029)
- Donna Rudd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4895-1791)
- Yoga Kandasamy
Institutions
- Townsville Hospital (AU)
- James Cook University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.70128
- Primary Topic
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00