Cervical Assessment by Transvaginal Ultrasound for Predicting Preterm Birth in Asymptomatic Women
Abstract. Preterm birth (PTB) is defined as delivery before completing 37 weeks of gestation. It is the main cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in the most countries. The inherent cervical length and strength are two main features of the cervix that determine whether or not a pregnant woman i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2020-04-01
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Series: | Maternal-Fetal Medicine |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/FM9.0000000000000043 |