The data of domestic and foreign literature on etiology, pathogenesis and intrauterine growth retardation diagnosis are presented in the paper. It highlights pathogenetic role of nitric oxide deficiency in case of obstetric complications and intrauterine growth retardation. Key words: intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), system L-arginin–NO, obstetric complications.
The standard curves of pulsatility index from uterine and fetal blood flow, and their efficacy in clinical management of intrauterine growth retardation. A comparison with fetal blood gas analysis.