Short cervix: modern perspectives on known problems
The article provides modern literature data on terminology, diagnostics and new approaches to the treatment of short cervix syndrome. The term «short cervix» combines the concept of short cervix and isthmic-cervical insufficiency in most of the guiding ...
I.A. Zhabchenko +5 more
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Activity Restriction Among Women With a Short Cervix
To estimate determinants of and outcomes associated with activity restriction among women with a short cervix.
William A, Grobman +13 more
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Can Transabdominal Scan Predict a Short Cervix by Transvaginal Scan?
Background. To determine whether transabdominal screening can be used to screen women with short cervix on transvaginal scan. Methods. The study was done between 18 and 20 weeks of gestation. Transabdominal scan was done and cervical length was measured.
Jayaraman Mavila Nambiar +3 more
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Effects of vaginal progesterone and placebo on preterm birth and antenatal outcomes in women with singleton pregnancies and short cervix on ultrasound: a meta-analysis [PDF]
BackgroundVaginal progesterone in preterm birth and adverse outcomes caused by cervical insufficiency remains controversial. To address it, the effect of vaginal progesterone on preterm delivery and perinatal outcome of single pregnancy women with short ...
Limin Peng +5 more
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Cervical length distribution among Brazilian pregnant population and risk factors for short cervix: A multicenter cross-sectional study. [PDF]
ObjectiveSince there are populational differences and risk factors that influence the cervical length, the aim of the study was to construct a populational curve with measurements of the uterine cervix of pregnant women in the second trimester of ...
Kaline Gomes Ferrari Marquart +9 more
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Transvaginal Sonographic Evaluation of the Cervix in Asymptomatic Singleton Pregnancy and Management Options in Short Cervix [PDF]
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 ...
Resul Arisoy, Murat Yayla
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OBSTETRIC PESSARY FOR THREATENING PRETERM BIRTH AND SHORT CERVIX
Preterm birth is one of the most important problems of modern obstetrics. The etiology of preterm birth is multifactorial, including the maternal and fetal complications, on the background of functionally vulnerable variants of many genes, therefore ...
O. N. Bespalova, G. S. Sargsyan
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Study protocol for two randomised controlled trials evaluating the effects of Cerclage in the reduction of extreme preterm birth and perinatal mortality in twin pregnancies with a short cervix or dilatation: the TWIN Cerclage studies [PDF]
Introduction Twin pregnancies have a high risk of extreme preterm birth (PTB) at less than 28 weeks of gestation, which is associated with increased risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Ben W Mol +23 more
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Second trimester short cervix is associated with decreased abundance of cervicovaginal lipid metabolites [PDF]
Kristin D Gerson +2 more
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The amniotic fluid proteome predicts imminent preterm delivery in asymptomatic women with a short cervix. [PDF]
Preterm birth, the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality, is associated with increased risk of short- and long-term adverse outcomes.
Gudicha DW +15 more
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