Can transvaginal and transabdominal cervical length measurements at 37 weeks predict the risk of prolonged pregnancy?

A longer cervical length measured by transvaginal sonography at 37 weeks was independently associated with an increased risk of late-term delivery. Our findings demonstrate the potential value of standardized ultrasonographic assessment in identifying women at risk of prolonged pregnancy, which could help optimize perinatal outcomes.

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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
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2026-02-15
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https://doi.org/10.1080/14767058.2026.2627751
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Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
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Can transvaginal and transabdominal cervical length measurements at 37 weeks predict the risk of prolonged pregnancy?

Neslihan Bezirganoğlu Altuntaş, Sema Baki Yıldırım
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
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Can transvaginal and transabdominal cervical length measurements at 37 weeks predict the risk of prolonged pregnancy?

Neslihan Bezirganoğlu Altuntaş, Sema Baki Yıldırım
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Abstract

A longer cervical length measured by transvaginal sonography at 37 weeks was independently associated with an increased risk of late-term delivery. Our findings demonstrate the potential value of standardized ultrasonographic assessment in identifying women at risk of prolonged pregnancy, which could help optimize perinatal outcomes.

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal MedicineVol. 39(1)
Giresun University (TR), Uni Research (Norway) (NO)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
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