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Cone cerclage in pregnancy.

G L Goldberg1, M M Altaras, B Block

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cape Town Medical School, South Africa.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|February 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Cone cerclage is a safe and effective technique for diagnostic cervical conization during pregnancy. This procedure showed no major complications and successfully diagnosed various cervical conditions in pregnant patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Cervical cancer screening is crucial for early detection.
  • Pregnancy presents unique challenges for diagnostic procedures.
  • Cervical conization may be necessary during pregnancy for diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of cone cerclage for diagnostic cervical conization in pregnant patients.
  • To report the outcomes and complications associated with this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 17 pregnant patients who underwent cone cerclage.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, gestational age, procedure outcomes, and histopathological findings.

Main Results:

  • The procedure was performed at a mean gestational age of 18.8 weeks.
  • No major complications or significant hemorrhage were reported.
  • Diagnoses included invasive carcinoma (6), CIN III (9), and CIN II (2).
  • Negative margins were achieved in 14 cases.

Conclusions:

  • Cone cerclage is a safe and easily performed method for diagnostic cervical conization during pregnancy.
  • The technique is associated with minimal complications and allows for accurate diagnosis.

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