The objective of this study was to determine whether estimates of ultrasonic attenuation
could detect changes in the cervix associated with medically induced cervical remodeling …

The objective of this preliminary study was to determine whether quantitative ultrasound
(QUS) can provide insight into, and characterization of, uterine cervical microstructure …

Objective. The purpose of this study was to visualize and quantify dynamic changes in the
cervix and to study factors influencing cervical length. Methods. Eighteen women with a …

Objective. The purpose of this research was to detect cervical ripening with a new
quantitative ultrasound technique. Methods. Cervices of 13 nonpregnant and 65 timed …

Background: Since the incidence of premature delivery has remained constant, despite
intensive safeguard methods over the last decade, the texture features of the uterine cervix …

Background Cervical ripening during pregnancy is associated with ultrastructural alterations,
presumably correlated with structural changes of the ultrasonographic image. Analysing …

Objective: To evaluate changes in cervical dimensions by transvaginal ultrasound in non-
randomly selected pregnant women. Methods: This longitudinal study included 154 …

Objectives To determine what constitutes normal changes in the uterine cervix visible at
transvaginal ultrasound examination from 24 gestational weeks until delivery in nulliparous …

Purpose To explore the feasibility of transient elastography (TE) to quantify cervical stiffness
changes during normal pregnancy and its spatial variability. Materials and Methods TE was …

Preterm birth, defined as delivery at less than 37 weeks' gestation, increases maternal-fetal
morbidity and mortality and places heavy financial and emotional burdens on families and …