Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: We planned the present study for assessing the role of Colour Doppler values for localization of placenta and uterine artery Doppler as predictors of preeclampsia. Materials & methods: A total of 50 patients admitted to the ultrasound section were enrolled. The end point of the study was the development of preeclampsia and IUGR. Colour Doppler findings were assessed. All the data were entered in Microsoft excel sheet. Statistical analysis was done using diagnostic tests such as sensitivity, specificity and predictive values. Results: Significant results were obtained while assessing the distribution of placental location and incidence of IUGR. Sensitivity and specificity of Doppler in detecting IUGR was found to be 49% and 75.8% respectively. Overall accuracy of Doppler in detecting IUGR was 74.5 percent. Conclusion: Screening for placental location and uterine artery Doppler at 18-24 weeks is recommended for classify women in to high risk category for developing IUGR.