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Amniotic fluid sludge

J. Hederlingová, A. Maľová, Ľ. Hammerová, Z. Nováková, M. Redecha

The ultrasound finding of free-floating hyperechogenic material in proximity to the uterine cervix is defined as amniotic
fluid sludge. This finding has been associated with intramniotic infection and preterm labour. Together with measurement
of cervical length it is potential non- invasive method to predict the preterm labour and related complications.
As part of non-invasive diagnostics it could help identify patients at risk of preterm en_delivery.