| Pitfalls in sonographic imaging of the incompetent uterine cervix. | |
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PMID: 3541483 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Artifacts interfering with sonographic imaging of the uterine cervix in pregnancy are described. Increasing the amount of fluid in the urinary bladder closes the cervix and alters the configuration of the lower uterine segment, while increased intra-uterine pressure results in reciprocal changes. Angulation of the transducer and manual pressure thereon distort sonographic findings. It is concluded that, contrary to recent reports in the literature, sonography cannot reliably demonstrate changes in cervical compliance during pregnancy. Vaginal examination remains the ultimate diagnostic modality for the diagnosis of the incompetent cervix, while sonography may be used as an adjunct only. |
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Authors:
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E Confino; K L Mayden; R V Giglia; M Vermesh; N Gleicher |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica Volume: 65 ISSN: 0001-6349 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand Publication Date: 1986 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-02-19 Completed Date: 1987-02-19 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370343 Medline TA: Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand Country: SWEDEN |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 593-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Cervix Uteri
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physiopathology* Female Humans Pregnancy Pressure Prospective Studies Transducers, Pressure Ultrasonography* Uterine Cervical Incompetence / diagnosis* |
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