Magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging of cervical microstructure in normal early and late pregnancy in vivo

Cervical remodeling is an important aspect of birth timing. Before cervical ripening, the collagen fibers are arranged in a closely interweaved network, but during ripening, the fibers become disorganized, and the cervix becomes more hydrated. To quantitatively measure cervical remodeling, we need a non-invasive method to monitor changes in cervical collagen fiber organization and hydration in vivo.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - July 11, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Wenxu Qi, Peinan Zhao, Zhexian Sun, Xiao Ma, Hui Wang, Wenjie Wu, Zichao Wen, Zulfia Kisrieva-Ware, Pamela K. Woodard, Qing Wang, Robert C. McKinstry, Alison G. Cahill, Yong Wang Tags: Original Research: Obstetrics Source Type: research