Cervical sonography in women with symptoms of preterm labor.
In the last few years, ultrasound of the cervix during pregnancy has been the focus of much research. Significant advances have been made in its technique and in understanding the proper role of this procedure in several clinical settings. This article reviews the evidence for the clinical role of transvaginal cervical assessment in women with symptoms of preterm labor.
Berghella
Vincenzo
V
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. vincenzo.berghella@jefferson.edu
Ness
Amen
A
Bega
George
G
Berghella
Michele
M
D000465:Algorithms; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005353:Fibronectins / Q000378:metabolism; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods
C403421:FFN protein, human; D005353:Fibronectins; D006023:Glycoproteins