Anirudh, R. Mahesh and Shriram, T. and Prabhu, C. S. and Ramya, P. (2025) Comparison of Various Formulas (Hadlock's I and II, Merz, Shepard, Campbell, Wilkin's) to Calculate Birth Weight by Antenatal Ultrasound. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES, 17.0 (SUPPL ). S1855-S1857. ISSN 0976-4879
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Background:Accurate fetal weight estimation is crucial in obstetric care, aiding in the management of intrauterine growth restriction, macrosomia, and perinatal decision-making. Aim:To compare the accuracy of different sonographic formulas for estimating fetal birth weight and determine the most reliable formula. Materials and Methods:A prospective comparative study was conducted in the Department of Radiology at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry. A total of 110 pregnant women with gestational ages above 37 weeks were enrolled. Ultrasound examinations were performed using the Mindray DC 80 scanner. Estimated fetal weights using Hadlock's I and II, Merz, Shepard, Campbell, and Wilkin's formulas were compared with actual birth weights. Statistical analysis included paired t-tests, ANOVA, and post hoc Tukey's test, with significance set at P < 0.05. Results:Hadlock I and III demonstrated the highest accuracy, particularly in the 2.6-3.0 kg range. Merz and Wilkin's formulas overestimated higher birth weights, while the Shepard formula consistently underestimated fetal weight. Conclusion:Hadlock I and III are the most reliable formulas for fetal weight estimation. Selection of an appropriate formula is essential for clinical accuracy.
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Birth weight prediction, Campbell formula, fetal weight estimation, Hadlock's formula, Merz formula, Shepard formula, ultrasound, Wilkin's formula |
| Subjects: | Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics > Pharmacology & Pharmacy |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India > Dermato Venereol and Leprosyl |
| Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email techsupport@mosys.org |
| Last Modified: | 06 Feb 2026 06:49 |
| URI: | https://ir.vmrfdu.edu.in/id/eprint/5838 |
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