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[Cervical pessary and spontaneous preterm birth]
1Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, maternité, Centre Aliénor d'Aquitaine, groupe hospitalier Pellegrin, université de Bordeaux, CHU de Bordeaux, place Amélie-Raba-Léon, 33076 Bordeaux, France.
Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|November 13, 2016
Summary
The cervical pessary
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Preterm delivery is a significant concern in singleton and twin pregnancies.
- Short cervix is a known risk factor for preterm birth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the cervical pessary in preventing preterm delivery.
- To provide recommendations for its clinical use.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of MedLine and Cochrane Library.
- Review of international guidelines (ACOG, SOGC).
Main Results:
- Contradictory data exists on cervical pessary efficacy for singleton pregnancies with short cervix.
- No reduction in preterm birth risk observed with cervical pessary in asymptomatic twin pregnancies before 22 weeks.
- Use in general asymptomatic twin pregnancies is not recommended.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to establish the efficacy of cervical pessaries in singleton and twin pregnancies with short cervices.
- Current evidence does not support routine use in asymptomatic twin pregnancies.
