Pregnancy outcomes of 4,200 fetuses with increased nuchal translucency in Henan, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Increased nuchal translucency (NT) thickness measured at 11-14 weeks of gestation in fetuses has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate pregnancy outcomes in fetuses with NT ≥3.0 mm.

Methods

This retrospective analysis included 4,200 singleton pregnancies diagnosed with increased NT thickness (≥3.0 mm) through first-trimester ultrasound screening across 76 hospitals in Henan Province from 2017 to 2021. Follow-up on pregnancy outcomes was completed through telephone interviews and electronic medical records.

Results

Among the 4,200 pregnancies with NT ≥3.0 mm, adverse pregnancy outcomes were observed in 31.5% of the fetuses. These outcomes included elective termination of pregnancy (TOP), spontaneous abortion (S

SUBMITTER: Guo Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12000101 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature