Amniotic fluid "sludge" is an independent risk factor for preterm delivery

Objective: To determine the prevalence and the clinical significance of amniotic fluid "sludge" (AFS) in asymptomatic patients at low and high risk for spontaneous preterm delivery. Method: A prospective cohort study was conducted on 195 singleton pregnancies at low or high risk for preter...

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Published in:The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine 2016-01, Vol.29 (1), p.120-125
Main Authors: Hatanaka, Alan Roberto, Mattar, Rosiane, Kawanami, Tatiana Emy Nishimoto, França, Marcelo Santucci, Rolo, Liliam Cristine, Nomura, Roseli Mieko Yamamoto, Araujo Júnior, Edward, Nardozza, Luciano Marcondes Machado, Moron, Antonio Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Amniotic fluid "sludge"
Amniotic Fluid - diagnostic imaging
Brazil - epidemiology
cervical length measurement
chorioamnionitis
Female
Humans
inflammation
Pregnancy
premature birth
Premature Birth - epidemiology
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
Ultrasonography
Young Adult
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Summary:Objective: To determine the prevalence and the clinical significance of amniotic fluid "sludge" (AFS) in asymptomatic patients at low and high risk for spontaneous preterm delivery. Method: A prospective cohort study was conducted on 195 singleton pregnancies at low or high risk for preterm birth (PTB) between the 16th and 26th weeks. Cervical length (CL)
ISSN:1476-7058
1476-4954
DOI:10.3109/14767058.2014.989202