Testing for risk of preterm delivery

被引:15
作者
Lockwood, CJ [1 ]
机构
[1] Yale Univ, Sch Med, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, New Haven, CT 06520 USA
关键词
CORTICOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE; TUMOR-NECROSIS-FACTOR; LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT; CERVICOVAGINAL FETAL FIBRONECTIN; TRICHOMONAS-VAGINALIS; ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN; RAT MYOMETRIUM; CELL BIOSYNTHESIS; SALIVARY ESTRIOL; HUMAN CHORION;
D O I
10.1016/S0272-2712(03)00029-5
中图分类号
R446 [实验室诊断]; R-33 [实验医学、医学实验];
学科分类号
1001 ;
摘要
Four discrete mechanisms for the pathogenesis of preterm delivery (PTD) have been described but they share a final common pathway. An improved understanding of these pathologic pathways has led to the development of new tests to predict PTD. Use of multiple markers holds promise for implementing targeted interventions to prevent PTD.
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页数:17
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