Role of Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Cervical Features and Myometrial Thickness in Prediction of Preterm Birth

Abstract

Background: Spontaneous preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality as more than one million die because of pre-term birth. Premature neonates who survive have significantly higher risk of developing serious complications such as cardiovascular, respiratory dysfunction, motor and intellectual deficiencies. The aim of our study is to evaluate the role of ultrasonographic measurement of myometrial thickness, cervical length, presence of funneling and cervical position in prediction of preterm labor.