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Cervical Length Measurement for the Prediction of Preterm Birth in Symptomatic Women with a Twin Pregnancy : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Joint Authors
van de Mheen, L.
Lim, A. C.
Liem, Sophie M. S.
Opmeer, B. C.
van Pampus, Mariëlle G.
Mol, Ben Willem J.
Bekedam, Dick J.
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The aim of this study was to assess whether cervical length measurement (CL) could predict preterm birth (PTB) in symptomatic women with a twin pregnancy.
Methods.
We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE to identify studies investigating the accuracy of CL measurement in predicting PTB in symptomatic women with a twin pregnancy.
We extracted data to construct two-by-two tables and used bivariate meta-analysis to generate point estimates of sensitivity and specificity.
Results.
Five studies (N=226) were included.
Variation in definition of PTB and cut-off points for CL was strong.
One study investigated delivery within seven days, demonstrating a sensitivity of 1.0 (95% CI: 0.83–1.0) and a specificity of 0.31 (95% CI 0.2–0.43) for a CL cutoff at 25 mm.
Three studies reported on predicting PTB < 37 weeks at a CL cutoff of 30 mm, with sROC point estimates of 0.76 (95% CI: 0.66 to 0.84) and 0.37 (95% CI: 0.21 to 0.56) for sensitivity and specificity, respectively.
For preterm birth <34 weeks, no pooled estimates could be estimated since only 2 studies with large heterogeneity were identified.
Conclusions.
There is limited evidence on the accuracy of cervical length measurement testing the prediction of preterm birth in symptomatic women with a twin pregnancy, especially on the most important outcome, that is, delivery within 7 days.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Liem, Sophie M. S.& van de Mheen, L.& Bekedam, Dick J.& van Pampus, Mariëlle G.& Opmeer, B. C.& Lim, A. C.…[et al.]. 2013. Cervical Length Measurement for the Prediction of Preterm Birth in Symptomatic Women with a Twin Pregnancy : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447656
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Liem, Sophie M. S.…[et al.]. Cervical Length Measurement for the Prediction of Preterm Birth in Symptomatic Women with a Twin Pregnancy : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447656
American Medical Association (AMA)
Liem, Sophie M. S.& van de Mheen, L.& Bekedam, Dick J.& van Pampus, Mariëlle G.& Opmeer, B. C.& Lim, A. C.…[et al.]. Cervical Length Measurement for the Prediction of Preterm Birth in Symptomatic Women with a Twin Pregnancy : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447656
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447656