How to screen the cervix and reduce the risk of spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic women without a prior preterm birth

• Main Authors: Seon Ui Lee (Author), Gyul Jung (Author), Han Wool Kim (Author), Hyun Sun Ko (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality globally. PTB rates have increased in South Korea despite reduction in birth rates. A history of PTB is a strong predictor of subsequent PTB and screening of cervical length between 16 0/7 weeks and 24 0/7 weeks of gestation...