title: Ultrasound of the cervix during pregnancy.
abstract: Translabial and transvaginal US are effective and accurate methods for imaging the uterine cervix. US accurately depicts the cervix, more accurately than digital examination, and helps to guide clinical management.
authors.affiliation: Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98122, USA.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Mahony
mesh_terms: D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015588:Observer Variation; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010923:Placenta Previa / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000502:physiology; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods*; D002581:Uterine Cervical Incompetence / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014621:Vagina