Universal cervical length screening: implementation and outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transvaginal measurement of cervical length (CL) has been advocated as a screening tool to prevent preterm birth, but controversy remains regarding the overall utility of universal screening.

Objective

We aimed to evaluate the acceptability of a universal CL screening program. Additionally we evaluated risk factors associated with declining screening and subsequent delivery outcomes of women who accepted or declined screening.

Study design

This was a retrospective cohort study of transvaginal CL screening at a single institution from July 1, 2011, through December 31, 2014. Institutional protocol recommended transvaginal CL measurement at the time of anatomic survey between 17-23 weeks in all women with singleton, viable pregnancies, without current or plan

SUBMITTER: Temming LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4810783 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature