Table 2.
Studies on elastography of uterine cervix as a predictor of preterm delivery
| Author (year) | Equipment | Mode | Tissue-deforming impulse | Method of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernandez-Andrade et al14 (2014) | Hitachi HI Vision 900 | Static | Probe movement | Strain ratio |
| Swiatkowska-Freund et al33 (2014) | Medison Accuvix V10 | Static | Cardiovascular movement | Color assessment |
| Wozniak et al34 (2014) | Medison Accuvix V20 | Static | Cardiovascular movement | Color assessment |
| Hernandez-Andrade et al36 (2015) | Hitachi HI Vision 9000 | Static | Probe movement | Strain ratio |
| Muller et al16 (2015) | Aixplorer SuperSonic Imagine | Dynamic | Shear wave | Measurement of speed of propagation |
| Sabiani et al21 (2015) | Hitachi HI Vision EUB-8500 | Static | Probe movement | Color assessment |
| Wozniak et al34 (2015) | Medison Accuvix V20 | Static | Cardiovascular movement | Color assessment |