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Cervical Assessment By Ultrasound For Preventing Preterm Delivery., Vincenzo Berghella, Jason K. Baxter Md, Mscp, Nancy W Hendrix
Cervical Assessment By Ultrasound For Preventing Preterm Delivery., Vincenzo Berghella, Jason K. Baxter Md, Mscp, Nancy W Hendrix
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Measurement of cervical length (CL) by transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) is predictive of preterm birth (PTB). It is unclear if this screening test is effective for prevention of PTB.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of antenatal management based on transvaginal ultrasound of cervical length (TVU CL) screening for preventing PTB.
SEARCH METHODS: We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group's Trials Register (31 August 2012), reviewed the reference lists of all articles and contacted experts in the field for additional and ongoing trials.
SELECTION CRITERIA: Published and unpublished randomized controlled trials including pregnant women between the gestational ages of 14 …