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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Preterm birth (PTB) remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality.
  • Cervical length (CxL) measurement via transvaginal scan (TVS) is a key predictor of PTB risk.
  • Accurate prediction of PTB is crucial for timely intervention and optimized antenatal care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence supporting the use of TVS for CxL measurement in predicting and managing preterm labor (PTL).
  • To evaluate the utility of TVS-CxL in both asymptomatic and symptomatic pregnant women.
  • To explore how CxL assessment can personalize antenatal care and improve PTB risk stratification.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature on TVS measurement of CxL.
  • Analysis of studies involving asymptomatic pregnancies at mid-trimester anomaly scan.
  • Evaluation of studies on symptomatic women presenting with suspected PTL.

Main Results:

  • TVS-CxL effectively predicts PTB risk in asymptomatic mid-trimester pregnancies.
  • CxL measurement in symptomatic women helps differentiate true PTL and predict delivery timelines (within 48h/7 days).
  • Individualized risk assessment based on CxL can optimize antenatal care, reduce hospitalizations, and guide interventions like progesterone or cerclage.

Conclusions:

  • TVS measurement of CxL is a valuable tool for predicting PTB and managing PTL in both asymptomatic and symptomatic pregnancies.
  • Personalized management based on CxL assessment can lead to improved pregnancy outcomes and more efficient use of healthcare resources.
  • Further research may focus on optimizing treatment strategies for short cervix identified by TVS-CxL.