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Retraso del crecimiento intrauterino - Treatment

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Retardo del crecimiento intrauterino; RCIU

Tratamiento:

El retraso del crecimiento intrauterino aumenta el riesgo de que el bebé muera dentro del útero antes de nacer. Si el médico sospecha que usted podría tener esta afección, se le hará un seguimiento cuidadoso con algunas ecografías del embarazo para medir el crecimiento, los movimientos, la circulación y el líquido alrededor del bebé.

También se realizará una cardiotocografía en reposo.

Dependiendo de los resultados de estos exámenes, puede ser necesario el parto.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

Después del parto, el crecimiento y desarrollo del recién nacido depende de la gravedad y causa del RCIU. El pronóstico del bebé se debe analizar con el obstetra y el pediatra.

Complicaciones:

Dependiendo de la causa específica, el retraso del crecimiento intrauterino incrementa el riesgo de diversas complicaciones del embarazo y del recién nacido. Los bebés pueden mostrar una frecuencia cardíaca fetal preocupante durante el período de dilatación, por lo que se requiere un parto por cesárea.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Póngase en contacto con el médico de inmediato si está embarazada y nota que el bebé se está moviendo menos de lo habitual.

Igualmente, consulte con el médico si su bebé o niño no parece estar creciendo o desarrollándose normalmente.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/21/2010
  • Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Baschat AA, Galan HL, Ross MG, Gabbe SG. Intrauterine growth restriction. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2007:chap 29.

Williams DE, Pridjian G. Obstetrics. In: Rakel RE, ed. Textbook of Family Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 29.

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