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Reversal of asymptomatic cervical length shortening with cervical cerclage: a preliminary study
1Academic Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Hull, Hull Maternity Hospital, Hull, UK.
This is a prospective observational study which highlights the value of serial transvaginal cervical length measurements to identify asymptomatic cervical length shortening and the effect on cervical length following insertion of a McDonald cerclage. Four out of 14 patients exhibited asymptomatic cervical length shortening. Only patients whose cervical length was <2 cm underwent cerclage. All patients showed an increase in cervical length post-cerclage. The possible mechanisms responsible for these changes are discussed.
This is a prospective observational study which highlights the value of serial transvaginal cervical length measurements to identify asymptomatic cervical length shortening and the effect on cervical length following insertion of a McDonald cerclage. Four out of 14 patients exhibited asymptomatic cervical length shortening. Only patients whose cervical length was <2 cm underwent cerclage. All patients showed an increase in cervical length post-cerclage. The possible mechanisms responsible for these changes are discussed.