Beyond cervical length: emerging technologies for assessing the pregnant cervix
H Feltovich, TJ Hall, V Berghella - American journal of obstetrics and …, 2012 - Elsevier
Spontaneous preterm birth is a heterogeneous phenotype. A multitude of pathophysiologic
pathways culminate in the final common denominator of cervical softening, shortening, and …
pathways culminate in the final common denominator of cervical softening, shortening, and …
The pathophysiology of human premature cervical remodeling resulting in spontaneous preterm birth: Where are we now?
J Vink, M Mourad - Seminars in perinatology, 2017 - Elsevier
Approximately one in ten (approximately 500,000) pregnancies results in preterm birth (PTB)
annually in the United States. Although we have seen a slight decrease in the US PTB rate …
annually in the United States. Although we have seen a slight decrease in the US PTB rate …
[PDF][PDF] Cervical remodeling in term and preterm birth: insights from an animal model
M Mahendroo - Reproduction, 2012 - scholar.archive.org
Proper cervical function is essential for a normal pregnancy and birth to occur.
Understanding the mechanisms that take place in normal pregnancy will allow a better …
Understanding the mechanisms that take place in normal pregnancy will allow a better …
Cervical etiology of spontaneous preterm birth
J Vink, H Feltovich - Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 2016 - Elsevier
The cervix functions as a barrier between the uterus and vagina and keeps the uterus closed
until term so that the fetus can develop. For delivery the cervix must soften and dilate, and …
until term so that the fetus can develop. For delivery the cervix must soften and dilate, and …
Contributions to the dynamics of cervix remodeling prior to term and preterm birth
SM Yellon - Biology of reproduction, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Major clinical challenges for obstetricians and neonatologists result from early cervix
remodeling and preterm birth. Complications related to cervix remodeling or delivery …
remodeling and preterm birth. Complications related to cervix remodeling or delivery …
Cervical evaluation: from ancient medicine to precision medicine
H Feltovich - Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Since ancient times, cervical assessment for predicting timing of delivery has relied primarily
on digital (subjective) assessment of dilatation, softening, and length. To date, transvaginal …
on digital (subjective) assessment of dilatation, softening, and length. To date, transvaginal …
Dynamics of cervical remodeling during pregnancy and parturition: mechanisms and current concepts
RA Word, XH Li, M Hnat… - Seminars in reproductive …, 2007 - thieme-connect.com
The cervix serves as a protective barrier from invading microorganisms and as a structural
barrier to delivery of the fetus. Among all biological processes, the phenomenal connective …
barrier to delivery of the fetus. Among all biological processes, the phenomenal connective …
Distinct roles of cervical epithelia and stroma in pregnancy and parturition
S Nallasamy, M Mahendroo - Seminars in reproductive …, 2017 - thieme-connect.com
Through pregnancy the cervix must simultaneously remain competent for pregnancy
maintenance and yet become progressively compliant to ensure on time parturition. Cervical …
maintenance and yet become progressively compliant to ensure on time parturition. Cervical …
Cervical assessment for predicting preterm birth—cervical length and beyond
L Reicher, Y Fouks, Y Yogev - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021 - mdpi.com
Preterm birth is considered one of the main etiologies of neonatal death, as well as short-
and long-term disability worldwide. A number of pathophysiological processes take place in …
and long-term disability worldwide. A number of pathophysiological processes take place in …
Cervical softening, effacement, and dilatation: a complex biochemical cascade
PC Leppert - Journal of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1992 - Taylor & Francis
The rearrangement of the extracellular matrix of the uterine cervix during pregnancy and
parturition occurs by the progression of a complex, finely regulated biochemical cascade. In …
parturition occurs by the progression of a complex, finely regulated biochemical cascade. In …