Role of Uterocervical angle (UCA) in the prediction of preterm labour

• Dr Balusu Venkata Narmada,  
• Dr Jayaraman Nambiar M Nambiar,*  
• Shripad Hebbar

Abstract

Role of Role of Uterocervical angle (UCA)in the prediction of preterm labour Background Commonly cervical length is measured as a predictor of preterm labour. Recently UCA has been suggested as a predictor of preterm labour. The purpose of this study to find out the role of UCA as a predictor of preterm labour. Method All women who entered the study had the UCA done in second trimester. They were followed up and the incidence of preterm labour noted, A ROC curve was constructed to predict the ability of UCA to predict preterm labbour. Results At a value of 140 degrees, UCA could predict preterm labour with a sensitivity of 27.8% and a specificity of 79.6% Conclusion UCA is a valuable predictor of preterm labour Conclusion UCA is a useful predictor of preterm labour

Keywords

Uterocervical angle, preterm labour, cervical length, fibronectin