Universal cervical length screening in singleton gestations without a previous preterm birth: ten reasons why it should be implemented.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2016
Abstract
A short cervix is associated strongly with preterm birth. Pharmacologic intervention with vaginal progesterone in women with a singleton pregnancy and a short cervix in the second trimester decreases the incidence of preterm birth. We explore the evidence that universal cervical length screening in women with a singleton pregnancy meets the criteria for an effective screening test for preterm birth prevention, driving it towards becoming routinely offered in prenatal care.
Volume
214
Issue
5
First Page
1
Last Page
5
ISSN
1097-6868
Published In/Presented At
Khalifeh, A., & Berghella, V. (2016). Universal cervical length screening in singleton gestations without a previous preterm birth: ten reasons why it should be implemented. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 214(5), 603.e1–603.e6035. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2015.12.017
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
26707072
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article