Assessment of Cervical Length by Transvaginal Ultrasound in Pregnant Women Between 24-34 Weeks
Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this study was to assess the role of cervical length measurement by transvaginal ultrasound for predicting preterm delivery.Methods: Cervical lengths were measured by transvaginal ultrasound in 73 pregnant women with 24-34 weeks of gestation.Cervical length measurements were analyzed for the predictability of preterm birth.Results: Of the 73 pregnant women, 19 (26%) had preterm labor (<37 weeks) and 54 (74%) had term labor.For predicting preterm birth, cut-off values were determined using the Receive Operating Characteristic Curve curves and corresponding values.The cut-off value of the cervical length was 31.5 millimeters and sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 70.3%, 89.4%, 51.5% and 95%, respectively.Conclusion: According to the study, the evaluation of cervical length by transvaginal ultrasound in pregnant women with 24-34 weeks of gestation may be useful as a screening test for preterm birth prediction.The risk of premature birth in pregnant women with a cervical length more than 31 mm is minimal.
Source: Istanbul Medical Journal
Authors: Salim Sezer, Alpaslan Kaban, Baki Erdem
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2936754283