Transabdominal ultrasound is appropriate

• Published in: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Vol. 215; no. 6; pp. 739 - 743.e1
• Main Authors: Stamilio, David, MD, Carlson, Laura M., MD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.12.2016
• Subjects: Abdominal Wall; cervical length; Cervical Length Measurement - methods; Cervix Uteri - diagnostic imaging; Female; Humans; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Trimester, Second; Premature Birth - prevention & control; prematurity; Risk Assessment; transabdominal; transvaginal; ultrasound; Vagina; prematurity; ultrasound; cervical length; transabdominal; transvaginal

Preterm birth remains a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. A short cervix is strongly associated with spontaneous preterm birth. Professional organizations support cervical length screening for singleton gestations with a prior spontaneous preterm birth and second-trimester cervical l...