Cervical Length Screening in Asymptomatic Women at High Risk and Low Risk for Spontaneous Preterm Birth.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2016
Abstract
Cervical length (CL) screening should be offered to singletons because there are interventions for those with a short CL. A transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) is the "gold standard" for CL. In singletons with prior spontaneous preterm birth, serial TVU CL screening is recommended between 16 and 23 6/7 weeks. Universal TVU CL screening between 18 and 24 weeks may be considered for low-risk singletons with the administration of vaginal progesterone for TVU CL≤20 mm; alternatively, transabdominal ultrasound CL screening may be considered with reflux to TVU CL screening for a transabdominal ultrasound CL< 35 mm or inadequate visualization. CL screening is not recommended in multiples.
Volume
59
Issue
2
First Page
241
Last Page
251
ISSN
1532-5520
Published In/Presented At
Orzechowski, K. M., Boelig, R. C., & Berghella, V. (2016). Cervical Length Screening in Asymptomatic Women at High Risk and Low Risk for Spontaneous Preterm Birth. Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, 59(2), 241–251. https://doi.org/10.1097/GRF.0000000000000195
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
27015227
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article