The role of cervical length in predicting the success of induction of labour

Background. Induction of labour (IOL) is one the most common procedures conducted in obstetric practice. Several scoring models are used to predict probability successful IOL, notably modified Bishop score. Cervical length measured by transvaginal ultrasound gaining more attention as a potential measure success IOL. Objective. To assess role cervical (TVS-CL) predicting Methods. A prospective observational study was Pretoria Academic Complex. Patients admitted for IOL between 26- and 41-weeks’ gestation were included regardless indication. Eligible patients had score TVS-CL assessed prior commencing with either mechanical methods, medical methods or combination thereof. Results. We recruited 150 study. The highly correlated (r=–0.74; p<0.0001). receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve analysis area under (AUC=0.671) highlighted poor accuracy IOLr compared mean 29.20 mm, sensitivity 51% specificity 83%. Conclusion . predictor remains valid resource-limited setting