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We used the Medline (1966\u20132018), Scopus (2004\u20132018), Clinicaltrials.gov (2008\u20132018), EMBASE (1980-2018), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials CENTRAL (1999-2018), and Google Scholar (2004-2018) databases in our search.<jats:italic> Results<\/jats:italic>. Eleven studies were finally included in the present systematic review that evaluated data from 3,018 women. The significant heterogeneity in terms of outcome reporting and outcome reporting measures (use of optimal cut-off values) precluded meta-analysis. However, existing data support that second trimester UCA measurement might be used as a predictive factor of PTB &lt;34 weeks, as at least two studies in unselected singleton pregnancies and two studies in pregnancies with an ultrasonographically shortened cervix seem to support this hypothesis. The most commonly reported cut-off values were 105\u00b0 and 95\u00b0.<jats:italic> Conclusions<\/jats:italic>. 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