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Ultrasound diagnosis of the preterm birth was discussed in the measurement of uterine cervical length, its significance for the prediction of preterm birth, fetal growth estimation for the study on fetal maturity and fetal lung immaturity assessment with noninvasive ultrasonic techniques for the prediction and treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
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