Sonographic Evaluation of Cervical Length Changes during Normal Pregnancy
Internet Journal of Medical Update
; 4(1): 19-24, 2009. tables
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ABSTRACT
This study was aimed to establish reference values of cervical length in normal pregnancy. We studied a cross-sectional sample of 144 pregnant women by transabdominal sonography. The inclusion criteria were sonographic confirmation of gestational age; the absence of any risk factors for preterm birth; and uncomplicated pregnancy. Cervical length was measured in a straight line. Height; age and weight of patients were also obtained. There was a relationship between gestational age and cervical length; which could be described with a linear regression (R = 0.44; P0.05). Our study shows an increase in cervical length with gestational age. Reference ranges constructed for the whole gestational period could be more clinically applicable and useful than a single cut off value for more efficient prevention and management of preterm birth
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Gravidez
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Estudos Transversais
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Ultrassonografia
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Idade Gestacional
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Medida do Comprimento Cervical
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Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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En
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Internet Journal of Medical Update
Ano de publicação:
2009
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