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Cervical cerclage is a procedure to prevent premature birth. It is used for women with a history of pregnancy loss or current cervical changes, with placement based on medical history, ultrasound, or physical exam findings.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Cervical cerclage is an obstetric procedure.
  • It was introduced in the mid-1950s for women experiencing recurrent second-trimester pregnancy losses.
  • The procedure aims to prevent prematurity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the current indications for cervical cerclage placement in singleton gestations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established indications for cervical cerclage.
  • Categorization of cerclage placement criteria.

Main Results:

  • Cerclage placement is currently based on three primary indications.
  • These include history-indicated (previous preterm births/losses), ultrasound-indicated (short cervical length), and physical examination-indicated (cervical dilation).

Conclusions:

  • Cervical cerclage is a key procedure for preventing preterm birth.
  • Understanding the specific indications is crucial for appropriate patient selection and management.