The two diameter pocket (TDP) method is an alternative method of assessing amniotic fluid volumes on ultrasound. It is however not thought to be good predictor of adverse neonatal outcome 2.
Sonographic assessment
According to this method 1-2
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- 1. Magann EF, Sanderson M, Martin JN et-al. The amniotic fluid index, single deepest pocket, and two-diameter pocket in normal human pregnancy. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2000;182 (6): 1581-8. doi:10.1067/mob.2000.107325 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Chauhan SP, Magann EF, Perry KG et-al. Intrapartum amniotic fluid index and two-diameter pocket are poor predictors of adverse neonatal outcome. J Perinatol. 17 (3): 221-4. - Pubmed citation
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