Natural History of Cervical Funneling in Women at High Risk for Spontaneous Preterm Birth

Hobbins, John C. MD

Professor and Chief of Obstetrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver

Dr. Hobbins reports no financial relationship to this field of study.

OB/GYN Clinical Alert 24(2):p 11-12, June 2007.

Synopsis:

Authors' attempt to estimate the natural history of funneling in the second trimester by transvaginal ultrasonograms, and whether funneling increases the risk of spontaneous birth.

Source:

Berghella V, et al. Natural history of cervical funneling in women at high risk for spontaneous preterm birth. Obstet Gynecol. 2007; 109:863-869.BerghellaVet alNatural history of cervical funneling in women at high risk for spontaneous preterm birth.Obstet Gynecol2007109863869