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 …

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 …

Aim: To evaluate the association between cervical strain assessed with quasi-static
elastography and spontaneous preterm delivery. Methods: Quasi-static elastography was …

The purpose of this study was to determine whether cervical ultrasonic attenuation could
identify women at risk of spontaneous preterm birth. During pregnancy, women (n= 67) …

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 viscoelastic properties are recently being reported to be particularly sensitive to the
gestation process, and to be intimately related to the microstructure of the cervical tissue …

Background and aim: On vaginal ultrasonography, cervical gland area (CGA) gradually
disappears with advancing gestation. This is attributed in part to the echogenicity of the CGA …

The soft tissue attenuation is an interesting parameter from medical point of view, because
the value of attenuation coefficient is often related to the state of the tissue. Thus, the …

Preterm birth is a major contributor to infant mortality worldwide. Cervical length and
previous history of preterm birth are the only two indicators which can help in identifying …

Preterm parturition is a pathological event that is defined as childbirth before completion of
37 weeks of pregnancy. According to the World Health Organization about 15 million babies …