title: Is there a need for digital examination in patients with spontaneous rupture of the membranes?
abstract: A prospective comparison between digital and visual speculum examination was made in 133 pregnant patients. The coefficient correlation between the two examinations of effacement and dilation of the cervix was 0.74. The present results suggest that cervical evaluation by means of speculum examination in the assessment of pregnant patients with spontaneous rupture of membranes are adequate.
mesh_terms: D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013525:Surgical Instruments