Discussion: ‘A predictor of fetal lung growth’ by Quintero et al




In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article discussed:


Quintero RA, Quintero LF, Chmait R, et al. The quantitative lung index (QLI): a gestational age–independent sonographic predictor of fetal lung growth. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2011;205:544.e1-8.


Discussion Questions




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    Is this an important question?


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    What methods were used in this study?


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    Should we use quantitative lung index (QLI) in practice?


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    Can the QLI be used with magnetic resonance imaging?


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