Abstract
A new, simple three-step method for determining gestational age is presented. The usefulness of facial appearance, as a new criterion for differentiating infants with fetal malnutrition from prematures, is emphasized.
Besides the accuracy of this method (r = 0.945), simplicity in application, good correlation of results obtained by different members of the neonatal unit and other advantages are discussed.
Keywords: fetal malnutrition, gestational age determination, newborn, three-step method
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