The Impact of Routine Transvaginal Ultrasound Measurement of the Cervical Length on the Prediction of Preterm Birth: A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Hospital

The Impact of Routine Transvaginal Ultrasound Measurement of the Cervical Length on the Prediction of Preterm Birth: A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Hospital

Abstract Pretermbirth (PTB) is a major obstetric problem associated with high rates of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of PTB has not changed in the last decade; thus, the establishment of a screening test and effective treatment are warranted. Transvaginal ultrasoundmeasurement of...

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Main Authors: Joana Patricia Rodrigues Félix Peixoto de Almeida, Carla Maria Magno Bartosch, Alexandra Matias Pereira Cunha Coelho Macedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia 2021-06-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
Subjects:
preterm birth
preterm birth screening
transvaginal ultrasound cervical length
cervical length cut-off
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