Objectives Semiautomatic fractional limb volume (FLV) models have recently produced promising results for fetal birth weight (BW) estimation. We tested those models in a more unselected population hypothesizing that the FLV models would improve accuracy and precision of fetal BW estimation compared to the Hadlock model. Methods We compared the performance of different BW prediction models: Hadlock (biparietal diameter [BPD], abdominal circumference (AC), femur diaphysis length) and modified Lee thigh volume (TVol) and arm volume (AVol) (BPD, AC, automated fractional TVol, and AVol). Accuracy (systematic errors, mean percent differences) and precision (random errors, ± 1 SD of percent differences) were calculated. Results A total of 75 fetuses were included for final analysis. The Hadlock model showed the most consistent results with accurate BW estimation not significantly different from zero (−0.37 ± 8.53%). The modified fractional thigh and arm volume models were less accurate but trended toward more precise results (−2.63 ± 7.69% and −3.85 ± 7.47%, respectively). In addition, the modified TVol model showed the trend to predict more BWs within ±10% of the actual BW compared to the Hadlock model (81.3 versus 74.67%, ns). Conclusions Based on our results, fetal weight estimation using the modified semiautomatic FLV models generates less accurate results in third‐trimester fetuses compared to the Hadlock model. Those models recently published might improve the results of BW prediction by showing a higher precision than conventional models, especially in small and large fetuses. Further studies are needed to investigate the clinical usefulness of the new models.
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