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What is On Doppler studies which is an ominous sign for IUGR fetus : and explain in detail?
Absence of end-diastolic frequencies or reverse diastolic flow patterns in the umbilical aery usually indicates poor perinatal outcome. Reference: Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics 7th edition page no 227