Fetal Anomalies in Pregnancies with Pathological Patterns of Umbilical Artery Doppler Velocimetry Patolojik Umbilikal Arter Doppler Akim Paterni Tesbit Edilen Gebeliklerde Görülen Fetal Anomaliler

Aim: Our aim was to evaluate the associated congenital anomalies with pathological patterns of umbilical artery Doppler (absent or reversed enddiastolic velocity (AREDV)) at a gestational age > 20 weeks. Material and Methods: Fourty four fetuses with absent (n=29) or reversed (n=15) end-diastolic velocity in the umbilical artery (UA) at a gestational age > 20 weeks were considered. Presence of chromosomal or congenital abnormalities were recorded. A computerized literature search through Medline and PubMED was performed, applying the words “congenital anomaly, umbilical artery Doppler ultrasound “ cited between the year 1987 and 2010. Results: Pathological patterns of umbilical artery doppler were most frequently encountered in subjects with significant intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) associated with hypertension (68,8%), followed by IUGR alone (58,8%), and hypertensin alone (40%).