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Cerclage for singleton pregnancies with an extremely short cervix (≤10 mm) and no history of spontaneous preterm birth: A multisite observational study. [PDF]

Pregnancy (Hoboken)
Abstract Introduction There is uncertainty about the benefits of cerclage in patients with transvaginal cervical length (TVCL) ≤10 mm and no prior spontaneous preterm birth. Our aim was to assess whether cervical cerclage in these patients was associated with prolonged pregnancy latency. Methods This was an observational study of asymptomatic singleton
Kansal N, Lantigua-Martinez M, Friedman S, Khurana S, Goldberger C, Hade EM, Silverstein J, Berger D, Roman AS, Brandt JS, Penfield CA.   +10 more
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Comparison of Pregnancy Outcome between Elective and Emergency McDonald Cervical Cerclage in Cervical Insufficiency: 3-Year Experience (2006-2008) in Siriraj Hospital

Thai Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2010
Objective: To compare the pregnancy outcome between elective and emergency McDonald cervical cerclage in pregnant women with history or evidence of recurrent pregnancy loss by serial transvaginal ultrasound.
Saifon Chawanpaiboon, Anuwat Sutantawibul   +1 more
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Two-stitch versus one-stitch cervical cerclage in women with high risk for preterm birth: a stratified exploratory randomized controlled trial in China [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Cervical insufficiency or sonographic short cervix is a major cause of preterm birth (PTB). The efficacy of two-stitch versus one-stitch cerclage remains controversial, with limited evidence from randomized controlled trial (RCT), especially ...
Zhi-Min Xu, Yi-Jing Zheng, Wen-Xin Yan, Cai-Hong Jiang, Hai-Bo Li, Jun Zhang, Mian Pan   +6 more
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The predictive role of uterine electromyography in delivery before 28 weeks of gestation after transvaginal cervical cerclage [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Delivery before 28 weeks of gestation is a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Cervical cerclage is widely used to prevent preterm birth (PTB), yet predicting outcomes after cerclage remains challenging. Uterine electromyography (
Xiaoyan Wang, Menglan Zhu, Xiaohui Ji, Rouhua Xu, Haiyan Lin, Liqiong Zhu, Zhuoyao Mai, Haitian Xie, Jing Tang, Shiyu Bai, Yihong Guo, Yujie Gan, Jie Gao, Hui Chen   +13 more
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Development and validation of a cost-effective DIY simulation model for McDonald cerclage training. [PDF]

Arch Gynecol Obstet
Purpose The prevention of preterm birth is a challenging task for obstetricians. Cervical cerclage, used as both a primary and secondary prevention method for spontaneous preterm birth, is a crucial surgical intervention.
Buechel J, Kalisz A, Herbert SL, Scherer-Quenzer A, Blau-Schneider B, Starrach T, Kraft K, Wöckel A, Pecks U, Kiesel M.   +9 more
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McDonald versus Shirodkar cerclage technique in women requiring a prophylactic cerclage: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Systematic Reviews, 2021
Background Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of death in children under five years. Spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB) is the major cause of preterm delivery.
Ashad Issah, Rosanna Diacci, Kimberley P. Williams, Anne-Marie Aubin, Liam McAuliffe, Jason Phung, Carol Wang, Panos Maouris, Craig E. Pennell   +8 more
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Complications associated with cervical cerclage: A systematic review

Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, 2023
Cervical cerclages are associated with improved live birth rates and have low short- and long-term risks. However, there have been reports of fistula formation or erosion of cerclage into the surrounding tissue.
Sanah Alani, Jessica Wang, Eva Suarthana, Togas Tulandi   +3 more
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Unraveling the Efficacy of Therapeutic Interventions for Short Cervix: Insights from a Retrospective Study for Improved Clinical Management

Medicina, 2023
Background and Objectives: Preterm birth (PTB) is associated with important neonatal mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the average treatment effects on the treated and the efficacity of various therapeutic ...
Alina-Madalina Luca, Elena Bernad, Dragos Nemescu, Cristian Vaduva, Anamaria Harabor, Ana-Maria Adam, Valeriu Harabor, Aurel Nechita, Cristina Strobescu, Raluca Mogos, Alexandru Carauleanu, Ingrid-Andrada Vasilache, Demetra Socolov   +12 more
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Predictors of cerclage failure in patients with singleton pregnancy undergoing prophylactic cervical cerclage. [PDF]

, 2017
PURPOSE The role of cervical cerclage to prevent preterm birth (PTB) remains controversial. The aim of this study was to identify prognostic factors for cerclage failure among singleton pregnant women following prophylactic cerclage (PC). METHODS
Gasparri, M L, D. Bolla, Bolla, D, K. Taghavi, Taghavi, K, D. Surbek, Surbek, Daniel, M. L. Gasparri   +7 more
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A comparative study of two surgical management methods for cervical incompetence at University College Hospital, Ibadan

Ibom Medical Journal, 2007
Background Incompetence of the internal uterine cervical os is associated with recurrent pregnancy loss. Different surgical techniques are in practice to correct the defect.
Oladokun A, Adesina OA, Odukogbe AA, Morhason-Bello IO, Adewole IF   +4 more
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