Ultrasonic Diagnosis in Preterm Labor

JOURNAL TITLE: Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Author
1. Kiyotake Ichizuka
2. Ryu Matsuoka
3. Takashi Okai
ISSN
0973-614X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1177
Volume
5
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa University, School of Medicine
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa University, School of Medicine
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa University, School of Medicine
  • Article keywords
    Cervical anatomy, Cervical length, Transvaginal ultrasound, Estimated fetal growth, Fetal lung immaturity

    Abstract

    Ultrasound diagnosis of the preterm birth was discussed in the measurement of uterine cervical length, its significance for the prediction of preterm birth, fetal growth estimation for the study on fetal maturity and fetal lung immaturity assessment with noninvasive ultrasonic techniques for the prediction and treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.

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