Uterocervical angle versus cervical length in the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth in women with history of spontaneous preterm birth: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preterm delivery is a leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. History of spontaneous preterm birth is the greatest risk factor for another preterm delivery. So, every effort should be made to prevent the recurrence of preterm delivery in this vulnerable group. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive ability of the anterior uterocervical angle and cervical length in preterm birth.

Patients and methods

This was a prospective cohort study that included 70 patients with a history of spontaneous preterm birth. Ultrasound measurements of cervical length and anterior uterocervical angle were set to be measured for each patient at three visits; first between 16 ^0/7 and 24 ^0/7 weeks, second between 24 ^1/7 and 32 ^0/7

SUBMITTER: Elmaraghy AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10500866 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature