Table 1.
Summary of the demographics and sample size of our study population
| Overall (n = 49) | FGR group (n = 4) | Control group (n = 45) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 (51) | 3 (75) | 22 (49)ns |
| Gestational age, weeks | 30±7.4 (17–42) | 33±7.5 (22–39) | 29±7.4 (17–42)ns |
| Age at death, days | 0±3.5 (o–19) | 0±0 (0–0) | 1±3.7 (0–19)ns |
| Maceration score | 1±1.2 (0–3) | 1±1.3 (0–3) | 2±1.2 (0–3)ns |
| PM imaging interval (delivery to imaging), days | 8±3.2 (2–14) | 6±2.4 (3–8) | 8±3.2 (2–14)ns |
| Autopsy interval (delivery to autopsy), days | 10±5.1 (2–29) | 8±1.6 (6–10) | 10±5.2 (2–29)ns |
| Time from imaging to autopsy, days | 3±3.9 (0–24) | 2±2.2 (0–5) | 3±4.1 (0–24)ns |
| Mode of death | |||
| Miscarriage | 4 (8) | 0 | 4 (9)* |
| Termination of pregnancy | 19 (39) | 1 (25) | 18 (40)ns |
| Stillbirth/intrauterine death | 18 (37) | 2 (50) | 16 (36)ns |
| Neonatal death | 8 (16) | 1 (25) | 7 (15)ns |
Data are presented as n (%) or the mean ± 95% confidence intervals (range).
*
p < 0.05, statistically significant difference. FGR, fetal growth restriction; ns, not statistically significant.