The Length of the Cervix and the Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Delivery
2021 ◽
pp. 32-37
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Measurement of the cervical length has become a central component of prenatal care. Mid-trimester cervical shortening is associated with preterm birth. This article summarizes a key study that established a strong correlation between cervical shortening and an increased risk of preterm birth. Transvaginal ultrasound was used to measure cervical length at 22 to 24 weeks’ gestation. The study showed that a short cervix was associated with an increased risk of preterm birth before 35 weeks. In addition, the shortest cervix conferred the highest risk, suggesting an inverse relationship. This article concludes by summarizing how cervical length is incorporated into current clinical practice. Also, a clinical case is presented.
2019 ◽
Vol 8
(10)
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pp. 4024
2017 ◽
Vol 34
(11)
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pp. 1058-1064
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2017 ◽
Vol 35
(07)
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pp. 648-654
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2019 ◽
Vol 8
(7)
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pp. 2695
2007 ◽
Vol 197
(6)
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pp. S8
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