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Transvaginal sonography and cervical length
changes in normal pregnancy
Mohamad Jafari1, Najafian M2
ABSTRACT
Objective: Transvginal sonography (TVS) is the gold standard for investigating cervical length.
The aim of this study was investigation of cervical length changes during normal pregnancy by TVS.
Methodology: This epidemiological study was carried out from 22nd April 2006 to 21st April 2007 on 150 pregnant women who had contacted Ahwaz Imam Khomani Hospital. Cervical length changes in normal pregnancies were studied by TVS in three trimesters. Gestational age of studied population was 8 to 37 weeks. Anova and Chi Square tests were used for statistical analysis.
Results: In the 2nd trimester the cervical length was at minimum (26mm) and mean cervical length was (40.72 mm). In the 1st trimester cervical length was the maximum of (56 mm) and mean cervical length was (39.03 mm). Mean cervical length was the shortest (37.83 mm) in the under 20 years and longest (40 mm) in the over 35 year’s age group.
Conclusion: Transvaginal Sonography is useful, for cervical length evaluations and management of preterm deliveries and cervical insufficiency.
KEY WORDS: Transvaginal sonography, Cervical length, Normal pregnancy.
Pak J Med Sci April - June 2009 Vol. 25 No. 2 222-225
How to cite this article:
Jafari M, Najafian M. Transvaginal sonography and cervical length changes in normal pregnancy. Pak J Med Sci 2009;25(2):222-225.
1. Mohamad Jafari, R MD,
Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology,
Imam Khomaini Hospital
Azadegan Ave., Ahwaz - Iran.
2. Najafian, M, MD,
Asistant Professor,
Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology,
Razi Hospital,
1-2: Medical School,
Ahwaz Jondi Shapour University of Medical Sciences,
Ahwaz – Iran.
Correspondence
Mohamad Jafari, R MD
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Imam Khomayni Hospital,
Azadegan Ave.,
Ahwaz - Iran.
E-mail: rmj41@yahoo.com
* Received for Publication: September 5, 2008
* Accepted: February 10, 2009
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