Comparison of transperineal and transvaginal sonography in predicting preterm delivery

Yazici G., Yildiz A., Tiras M., Arslan M., Kanik A., Oz U.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND, cilt.32, sa.5, ss.225-230, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 32 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/jcu.20027
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.225-230
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: transperineal ultrasonography, transvaginal ultrasonography, cervical length, preterm delivery, CERVICAL LENGTH, ULTRASONOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENT, UTERINE CERVIX, DIGITAL EXAMINATION, PREMATURE DELIVERY, RISK, PREGNANCY, GESTATION
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Purpose. A major advantage of transperineal sonography (TPUS) is its ability to evaluate the cervix without causing any distortion. This study was performed to compare transvaginal sonography (TVUS) and TPUS at 24 weeks of gestation in predicting preterm delivery in low-risk pregnancy.