title: Cervical sonography in women with symptoms of preterm labor.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: 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
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Berghella
authors.forename: Amen
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ness
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bega
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Berghella
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: C403421:FFN protein, human; D005353:Fibronectins; D006023:Glycoproteins