A Cervical Elastography System Based on Transvaginal Ultrasound Imaging

Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Imaging, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
transvaginal ultrasound   strain measurement   stress sensor   cervical elasticity   pregnancy cervical softening  

A Method for Quantifying Cervical Elasticity During Pregnancy Based on Transvaginal Ultrasound and Pressure Measurement Background and Motivation Preterm birth (delivery before 37 weeks of gestation) is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Due to the high risks associated with preterm birth, many pregnant women with preterm symptoms n...