Open AccessThe shortened cervix in pregnancy: Investigation and current management recommendations for primary caregivers
Author(s) -
Neoma Withanawasam,
Sanyogita Tara
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
australian journal of general practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.421
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 2208-794X
pISSN - 2208-7958
DOI - 10.31128/ajgp-09-18-4708
Subject(s) - medicine , cervix , gestation , obstetrics , pregnancy , gynecology , preterm delivery , cancer , biology , genetics
Preterm birth (PTB), defined as delivery before 37 weeks' gestation, is a multifactorial condition that can lead to neonatal mortality and morbidity. Short cervical length (CL) found on morphological scan is associated with an elevated risk of spontaneous PTB. Identifying these women at risk allows clinicians the opportunity to treat and prevent PTB.