Appropriate mechanical function of the uterine cervix is critical for maintaining a pregnancy
to term so that the fetus can develop fully. At the end of pregnancy, however, the cervix must …

Spontaneous preterm birth is a heterogeneous phenotype. A multitude of pathophysiologic
pathways culminate in the final common denominator of cervical softening, shortening, and …

Objectives To assess a new method for numerical quantification of cervical elastography
during pregnancy and to evaluate the repeatability of the measurements. Methods Cervical …

Objective To evaluate cervical stiffness during pregnancy using ultrasound‐derived
elastography, a method used to estimate the average tissue displacement (strain) within a …

Objective: The objectives of this review were to identify the predictive factors of induction of
labor (IOL) failure or success as well as to highlight the current heterogeneity regarding the …

In normal pregnancy, the cervix functions as a protective mechanical barrier that must
remain tight and closed. Premature remodeling and consecutive shortening occur in many …

This study aimed to quantify neck muscle stiffness in the normal population with ultrasound
elastography. We applied the acoustic radiation force impulse technique and measured …

Objective: To determine whether a soft cervix identified by shear-wave elastography
between 18 and 24 weeks of gestation is associated with increased frequency of …

Objective To examine the potential value of preinduction cervical length, cervical
elastography and angle of progression (AOP) in prediction of successful vaginal delivery …

The quantitative assessment of the cervix is crucial for the estimation of pre-term delivery risk
and the prediction of the success of labor induction. We conducted a cross-sectional study …