| Could a cervical occlusion suture be effective at improving perinatal outcome? | |
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PMID: 17439562 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cervical weakness and infection have long been regarded as major causes of preterm birth. Cervical cerclage has been used extensively to reduce the risk of preterm birth arising as a result of cervical weakness, but increasing evidence suggests that the cervix plays more than just a mechanical role. Immunological function of the cervix and mucus plug is thought to be important in minimising the ingress of microbes, which can lead to chorioamnionitis and rupture of the amniotic membranes. In this review, we examine the background of traditional cervical cerclage and introduce the concept of the occlusion suture and its potential benefit in reducing the risk of recurrent preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. |
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Authors:
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M Noori; R B Helmig; M Hein; P J Steer |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Volume: 114 ISSN: 1471-0528 ISO Abbreviation: BJOG Publication Date: 2007 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-18 Completed Date: 2007-05-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100935741 Medline TA: BJOG Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 532-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK. m.noori@imperial.ac.uk |
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Female Humans Pregnancy Premature Birth / prevention & control* Suture Techniques* Sutures* Uterine Cervical Incompetence / surgery* Uterine Cervicitis / etiology |
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