scholarly journals VP46.16: Second trimester cervical length and maternal characteristics in predicting preterm delivery among singleton pregnancies in a Filipino population

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (S1) ◽  
pp. 297-297
Author(s):  
M.D. Gamboa ◽  
Z. Gonzaga
2015 ◽  
Vol 94 (6) ◽  
pp. 598-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pihla Kuusela ◽  
Bo Jacobsson ◽  
Mona Söderlund ◽  
Carina Bejlum ◽  
Elisabeth Almström ◽  
...  

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Greco ◽  
Rachna Gupta ◽  
Argyro Syngelaki ◽  
Leona C.Y. Poon ◽  
Kypros H. Nicolaides

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Papastefanou ◽  
Athanasios Pilalis ◽  
Makarios Eleftheriades ◽  
Athena P. Souka

Objective: To examine the value of the cervical length (CL) measurement at 24-30 gestational weeks in the prediction of spontaneous preterm delivery (SPD) between 30 and 34 weeks (SPD34) and between 34 and 37 weeks (SPD37). Methods: We performed a prospective cross-sectional study. CL was measured once by transvaginal ultrasound examination between 24 and 30 weeks. Results: The study sample consisted of 1,180 low-risk singleton pregnancies. 10 women (0.85%) had a SPD34 and 60 (5.08%) had a SPD37. CL was shorter (p < 0.001) in the women who had a SPD34 (median 11 mm) compared to the women who delivered after 34 weeks (median 31 mm). CL was shorter (p < 0.001) in the women who had a SPD37 (median 22 mm) compared to the women who delivered after 37 weeks (median 31 mm). CL predicted SPD34 (OR = 0.837, R2 = 0.2768, AUC = 0.9406, p < 0.001) and SPD37 (OR = 0.907, R2 = 0.1085, AUC = 0.7584, p < 0.001). The model achieved a sensitivity of 70.0 and 38.3% for 10% false-positive rate for SPD34 and SPD37, respectively. Conclusions: CL after 24 weeks is significantly shorter in women destined to have a SPD. In low-risk singleton pregnancies CL performs very well in predicting SPD34 and adequately in predicting SPD37.


2010 ◽  
Vol 203 (5) ◽  
pp. 446.e1-446.e9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edi Vaisbuch ◽  
Roberto Romero ◽  
Shali Mazaki-Tovi ◽  
Offer Erez ◽  
Juan Pedro Kusanovic ◽  
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2021 ◽  
pp. 875647932110126
Author(s):  
Anna Fitzpatrick ◽  
Dora DiGiacinto

Objective: A short cervix during pregnancy indicates a higher risk of preterm delivery. Transvaginal sonography is widely used for the detection of a short cervix. The literature indicates that 21–24 weeks is the most sensitive gestational age to assess transvaginal cervical length (TV CL) of ≤2.5 cm for potential preterm delivery. Pregnancies between 18 and 20 weeks’ gestation are generally performed transabdominally; thus, it could be beneficial to have a recognized correlation between the transabdominal cervical length (TA CL) measurement and the TV CL measurement at this earlier time period. Materials and Methods: An online database search produced 13 research articles to be reviewed. Inclusion criteria consisted of TA CL and TV CL assessment of singleton pregnancies with intact membranes. Results: Findings indicate high diagnostic yield when a TA CL of <2.9 cm or TV CL of <2.5 cm is used for defining a shortened cervix when measured between 18 and 20 weeks’ gestation. Conclusion: This review of the literature indicates a correlation between average TA CL and average TV CL measurements, although the relationship widens as CLs become shorter.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Resul Arisoy ◽  
Murat Yayla

Preterm delivery (PTD), defined as birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation, is the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Evaluation of the cervical morphology and biometry with transvaginal ultrasonography at 16–24 weeks of gestation is a useful tool to predict the risk of preterm birth in low- and high-risk singleton pregnancies. For instance, a sonographic cervical length (CL) > 30 mm and present cervical gland area have a 96-97% negative predictive value for preterm delivery at <37 weeks. Available evidence supports the use of progesterone to women with cervical length ≤25 mm, irrespective of other risk factors. In women with prior spontaneous PTD with asymptomatic cervical shortening (CL ≤ 25 mm), prophylactic cerclage procedure must be performed and weekly to every two weeks follow-up is essential. This article reviews the evidence in support of the clinical introduction of transvaginal sonography for both the prediction and management of spontaneous preterm labour.


2006 ◽  
Vol 194 (5) ◽  
pp. 1360-1365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meekai S. To ◽  
Eduardo B. Fonseca ◽  
Francisca S. Molina ◽  
Ana M. Cacho ◽  
Kypros H. Nicolaides

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