The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Mar 2017
Observational StudyTransvaginal cervical length measurement at 22- to 26-week pregnancy in prediction of preterm births in twin pregnancies.
To investigate the predictive role of transvaginal ultrasonographic measurement of cervical length (CL) at 22-26 weeks of gestation in determining preterm deliveries in twin pregnancies. ⋯ In women with twin pregnancy, the risk of preterm birth can be evaluated using the ultrasonographic measurement of CL at 22-26 weeks of gestation.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Mar 2017
Antibiotic prophylaxis for premature rupture of membranes and perinatal outcome.
To evaluate the perinatal outcomes of newborns after premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at the term according to the timing of initial antibiotic administration. ⋯ Timely usage of antibiotic prophylaxis and shorter time between PROM and delivery improve perinatal outcomes.