Clinical Study

Quantitative Elastography for Cervical Stiffness Assessment during Pregnancy

Table 1

Population features.

Gestational age at examination (weeks)29.08 (±8.93)
 First quartile (12–20 weeks' gestation)25.7% (19/74)
 Second quartile (21–29 weeks' gestation)23.0% (17/74)
 Third quartile (30–37 weeks' gestation)25.7% (19/74)
 Fourth quartile (38–42 weeks' gestation)25.7% (19/74)
Gravidity2 (1-2)
Parity1 (1-2)
 Para = 024.3% (18/74)
 Para ≥ 175.7% (56/74)
Cervical length (mm)36.9 (±10.17)
Number of fetuses
 One97.3% (72/74)
 Twins2.7% (2/74)
Pregnancy outcomes
 Mode of delivery
  Ongoing pregnancy41% (30/74)
  Vaginal spontaneous delivery38% (28/74)
  Cesarean section20% (15/74)
  Operative delivery1% (1/74)
Gestational age at birth (weeks)38.8 (±1.8)
Birth weight (grams)3238.41 (±641.05)

Description of the studied population. The values reported are mean (± standard deviation), median (interquartile range), or prevalence.