Prediction of spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic twin pregnancies using the change in cervical length over time

Objective We sought to evaluate the change in cervical length (CL) as a predictor of preterm birth in asymptomatic twin pregnancies. Study Design We studied a historical cohort of 121 twin pregnancies with CL testing between 18-24 weeks who had a follow-up CL 2-6 weeks after the initial CL. Results...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2010-02, Vol.202 (2), p.155.e1-155.e4
Hauptverfasser:	Fox, Nathan S., MD, Rebarber, Andrei, MD, Klauser, Chad K., MD, Peress, Danielle, BS, Gutierrez, Christine V., MD, Saltzman, Daniel H., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences cervical length Cervical Length Measurement Cohort Studies Diseases of mother, fetus and pregnancy Female Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Medical sciences Obstetrics and Gynecology prediction Pregnancy Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta Premature Birth - etiology preterm birth Risk Twins
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Zusammenfassung:	Objective We sought to evaluate the change in cervical length (CL) as a predictor of preterm birth in asymptomatic twin pregnancies. Study Design We studied a historical cohort of 121 twin pregnancies with CL testing between 18-24 weeks who had a follow-up CL 2-6 weeks after the initial CL. Results A total of 19 patients had their CL decrease by ≥20% (shortened CL group) and 102 patients' CL decreased by less, or not at all (stable CL group). The shortened CL group had a significantly higher rate of spontaneous preterm birth
ISSN:	0002-9378 1097-6868
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajog.2009.09.004