Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cervical Length Measurement

A parameter usually used in PRENATAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY to measure the length of the uterine neck (CERVIX UTERI). Cervical length or its shortening is used to identify and prevent early cervical opening and PRETERM BIRTH.

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Abstract

A parameter usually used in PRENATAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY to measure the length of the uterine neck (CERVIX UTERI). Cervical length or its shortening is used to identify and prevent early cervical opening and PRETERM BIRTH.

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  • Cervical Length Measurements

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, drug effects, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2008

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  • Cervix Uteri (1988-2007)
  • Ultrasonography (1988-2007)

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  1. E01w.370.350w.850w.865w.249
  2. E01w.370.378.630w.865w.249

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cervical Length Measurement. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054791. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054791
  2. Cervical Length Measurement. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72409350