Cervical shear wave elastography as a predictor of preterm delivery during 18-24 weeks of pregnancy.

Published in: The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research (2019)

Cervical shear wave elasticity in preterm and term groups was not significantly different when measured at 18-24 weeks of gestation. There are nonsignificant correlations between cervical shear wave elasticity, gestational age and cervical length. Cervical shear wave elastography alone should not be used as a predictor for preterm delivery.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm birth
birth weight
low birth weight