Cervical softness is a critical parameter in pregnancy. Clinically, preterm birth is associated
with premature cervical softening and postdates birth is associated with delayed cervical …

Although cervical softening is critical in pregnancy, there currently is no objective method for
assessing the softness of the cervix. Shear wave speed (SWS) estimation is a noninvasive …

The aim of this study was to assess the ability of shear wave elasticity imaging (SWEI) to
detect changes in cervical softness between early and late pregnancy. Using a cross …

Objectives Our goals were to explore the spatial variability within the cervix and the
sensitivity of shear wave speeds (SWS) to assess softness/stiffness differences in ripened …

Abnormal parturition, eg pre-or post-term birth, is associated with maternal and neonatal
morbidity and increased economic burden. This could potentially be prevented by accurate …

Objectives To explore spatial variability within the cervix and the sensitivity of shear wave
speed (SWS) to assess softness/stiffness differences in ripened (softened) vs unripened …

We report here the results of a longitudinal study of cervix stiffness during pregnancy. Thirty
women, ages ranging from 19 to 37 years, were scanned with ultrasound at five time points …

Shear wave elasticity imaging has shown promise in evaluation of the pregnant cervix.
Changes in shear wave group velocity have been attributed exclusively to changes in …

Objective To explore the feasibility of using shear wave speed (SWS) estimates to detect
differences in cervical softening pre‐and post‐ripening in women undergoing induction of …

Aim: To investigate the effect of depth on cervical shear-wave elastography. Methods: Shear-
wave elastography was applied to estimate the velocity of propagation of the acoustic force …