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. 2016 May;214(5):603.e1-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.12.017. Epub 2015 Dec 19.

Universal cervical length screening in singleton gestations without a previous preterm birth: ten reasons why it should be implemented

Adeeb Khalifeh  1 , Vincenzo Berghella  2
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Universal cervical length screening in singleton gestations without a previous preterm birth: ten reasons why it should be implemented

Adeeb Khalifeh et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 May.

Abstract

A short cervix is associated strongly with preterm birth. Pharmacologic intervention with vaginal progesterone in women with a singleton pregnancy and a short cervix in the second trimester decreases the incidence of preterm birth. We explore the evidence that universal cervical length screening in women with a singleton pregnancy meets the criteria for an effective screening test for preterm birth prevention, driving it towards becoming routinely offered in prenatal care.

Keywords: prematurity; progesterone.

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