Ultrasound Evaluation of the Cervix to Predict Failed Labor Induction

• Main Authors: Christian Eric Sevrin (Author), Letícia Matheuz Martorelli (Author), Eduardo Augusto Brosco Famá (Author), César Eduardo Fernandes (Author), Mauro Sancovski (Author), Emerson Oliveira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective Labor induction does not always result in vaginal delivery, and can expose both the mother and the fetus to the risks inherent to the induction procedure or a possible cesarean section. Transvaginal sonography (TVS) of the cervix is a useful tool to predict prematurity; in the pre...