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Transvaginal placement of cervicoisthmic cerclage: report on pregnancy outcome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15970870     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to review pregnancy course and outcome in 56 pregnancies after the placement of a cervicoisthmic cerclage transvaginally. STUDY DESIGN: Fifty-three pregnant patients with unique indications such as previous failure of conventional cerclages or compromised cervical anatomy, underwent transvaginal placement of a cervicoisthmic cerclage during pregnancy. RESULTS: There was 100% fetal survival. Preterm birth rate was 32% and births at less than 30 weeks occurred in 21% of our patients. In 6 patients, the suture was not removed and 3 patients had an additional gestation with the same suture. Serious complications included 1 instance of intraoperative bladder laceration and 1 of intrapartum cervical tear. Minor complications included a postoperative hematoma and transient urinary retention with pelvic pain in 2 patients. CONCLUSION: The placement of transvaginal cervicoisthmic cerclage was associated with favorable pregnancy outcome and may be considered as a suitable safe alternative to the transabdominal cerclage.
Authors:
Michael Katz; Carol Abrahams
Publication Detail:
Type:  Evaluation Studies; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  192     ISSN:  0002-9378     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol.     Publication Date:  2005 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-06-22     Completed Date:  2005-07-25     Revised Date:  2005-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370476     Medline TA:  Am J Obstet Gynecol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1989-92; discussion 1992-4     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, 94118, USA. Katzmi@sutterhealth.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
California / epidemiology
Cerclage, Cervical / methods,  utilization*
Cervix Uteri / surgery*
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Uterine Cervical Incompetence / epidemiology,  surgery*

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