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The length of the cervix and the risk of spontaneous premature delivery. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit Network.
J D Iams
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R L Goldenberg ,
P J Meis ,
B M Mercer ,
A Moawad ,
A Das ,
E Thom ,
D McNellis ,
R L Copper ,
F Johnson ,
J M Roberts
Feb 29 1996
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Abstract
The role of the cervix in the pathogenesis of premature delivery is controversial. In a prospective, multicenter study of pregnant women, we used vaginal ultrasonography to measure the length of the cervix; we also documented the incidence of spontaneous delivery before 35 weeks' gestation.