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Predictors of preterm birth

Krupa, F.G., Faltin, D., Cecatti, J.G., Surita, F.G.C., Souza, J.P.·2006·International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
DOI 10.1016/j.ijgo.2006.03.022
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Objective: This is a systematic review to assess published scientific evidence on preterm birth predictors. Methods: An Internet search for predictors of preterm birth was performed and the evidence level of each method was evaluated. Results: There is strong evidence that preterm birth can be predicted using vaginal sonography to evaluate cervical characteristics, fetal fibronectin in cervicovaginal secretions and interleukin‐6 in amniotic fluid. There is consistent evidence that digital cervical examination is a weak predictor, and controversy regarding home uterine activity monitoring. There is scanty evidence about the predictive ability of maternal history and perceptions of symptoms since the study design fails to provide high evidence level. Conclusion: Cervical evaluation by vaginal sonography, fetal fibronectin and interleukin‐6 are the best methods for predicting preterm birth.

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  • Vaginal bleeding caused by placental abruption or placenta preavia is associated with a very high risk of preterm delivery, and first- or second-trimester bleeding not associated with either is also associated with subsequent preterm birth.

    “Vaginal bleeding caused by placental abruption or placenta preavia is associated with a very high risk of preterm delivery, but bleeding in the first and second trimesters that is not associated with either placental abruption or placenta preavia is also associated with subsequent preterm birth.43”

    From Epidemiology and causes of preterm birth (2008) · cites this paper as [43]

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Authors
Krupa, F. G., Faltin, D., Cecatti, J. G., Surita, F. G. C., & Souza, J. P.
Affiliations
  • Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) (BR)
  • University of Geneva (CH)
Corresponding author
Cecatti, J.G.
ORCID
Venue
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2006-05-24
Volume
94
Issue
1
Pages
5-11
ISSN
  • 0020-6695 (ISSN-L)
  • 0020-7292
  • 1879-3479
DOI
10.1016/j.ijgo.2006.03.022
OpenAlex
W2127757901
Cited by
97
References
68
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FWCI
0.77
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
  • International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Keywords
preterm birth, preterm birth prediction, vaginal sonography, cervical length, fetal fibronectin, cervicovaginal secretions, interleukin-6, amniotic fluid, uterine activity monitoring, maternal history
MeSH terms
Amniotic Fluid, Female, Fetus, Fibronectins, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Predictive Value of Tests, Pregnancy, Uterine Contraction, Uterus, Vagina, Interleukin-6, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Monitoring, Ambulatory, Premature Birth

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