Short cervical length dilemma.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2015
Abstract
Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. With research efforts, the rate of PTB decreased to 11.4% in 2013. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) cervical length (CL) screening predicts PTB. In asymptomatic singletons without prior spontaneous PTB (sPTB), TVU CL screening should be done. If the cervix is 20 mm or less, vaginal progesterone is indicated. In asymptomatic singletons with prior sPTB, serial CL screening is indicated. In multiple gestations, routine cervical screening is not indicated. In symptomatic women with preterm labor, TVU CL screening and fetal fibronectin testing is recommended.
Volume
42
Issue
2
First Page
241
Last Page
254
ISSN
1558-0474
Published In/Presented At
Suhag, A., & Berghella, V. (2015). Short cervical length dilemma. Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America, 42(2), 241–254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2015.01.003
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
26002164
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article