Transvaginal sonographic measurement of cervical length to predict preterm birth in asymptomatic women at increased risk: a systematic review

To estimate the ability of cervical length measured by transvaginal ultrasonography in asymptomatic high‐risk women to predict spontaneous preterm birth.

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