Open AccessMeasurement of cervical biometry using transvaginal ultrasonography in predicting preterm labor
Author(s) -
Tanvir,
Seetesh Ghose,
Sunita Samal,
Sedhilcoumari Armugam,
Pallavee Parida
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of natural science, biology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.236
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 2229-7707
pISSN - 0976-9668
DOI - 10.4103/0976-9668.136189
Subject(s) - fetal fibronectin , medicine , obstetrics , gestation , cervix , gestational age , gynecology , preterm delivery , transvaginal ultrasonography , pregnancy , population , cervical dilation , ultrasonography , surgery , genetics , environmental health , cancer , biology
Preterm delivery is associated with high perinatal mortality and morbidity. Although detection of fetal fibronectin in cervical can predict preterm labor, but it is not available in lower source setting area. So, cervical length measurement by ultrasound can be used as an alternative to fetal fibronectin for predicting preterm labor.