Transvaginal sonography in the diagnosis and management of cervical incompetence.
Cervical incompetence remains a controversial area in obstetric management. The development of transvaginal sonography has resulted in a clearer image of the internal cervical os, a development which may indirectly have beneficial effects on outcome. However, the rapid development of cervical dilatation in some cases necessitates frequent ultrasound monitoring.
Chung
T K
TK
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital.
Haines
C J
CJ
Kong
D
D
Woo
W K
WK
Rogers
M S
MS
D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008423:Maternal Age; D011247:Pregnancy; D018566:Pregnancy, High-Risk; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods*; D002581:Uterine Cervical Incompetence / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery