Screening for spontaneous preterm birth by cervical length and shear-wave elastography in the first trimester of pregnancy
Journal
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
Journal Volume
227
Journal Issue
3
Date Issued
2022-09
Author(s)
Feng, Qiaoli
Chaemsaithong, Piya
Duan, Honglei
Ju, Xiaoqing
Appiah, Kubi
Shen, Lixia
Wang, Xueqin
Leung, Tak Yeung
Poon, Liona C
Abstract
First-trimester cervical length for the prediction of spontaneous preterm delivery remains controversial. A better method for the measurement of the first-trimester cervical length and additional cervical ultrasound parameters for the identification of women at high risk for spontaneous preterm delivery are needed.
Subjects
cervical length; cervical measurement; cervix; elastography; first-trimester; prediction; preterm birth; shear-wave elastography; transvaginal ultrasound
Type
journal article