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Cervical incompetence: a 24-year review.

A Chryssikopoulos1, D Botsis, N Vitoratos

  • 1Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Athens, Aretaiion Hospital, Greece.

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
|April 1, 1988
PubMed
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Cervical cerclage significantly reduces preterm birth and improves neonatal outcomes. This procedure is vital for preventing pregnancy loss in women with cervical incompetence.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Cervical incompetence is a significant cause of preterm birth and pregnancy loss.
  • Effective interventions are crucial to improve pregnancy outcomes in affected women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of cervical cerclage in preventing preterm delivery and improving neonatal outcomes.
  • To assess the impact of Shirodkar's technique and emergency cerclage on pregnancy results.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 319 cervical cerclages in 264 pregnant women.
  • Diagnosis of cervical incompetence based on history, imaging, and examination.
  • Application of Shirodkar's technique (14-17 weeks) and other techniques for emergency cases (18-26 weeks).

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Main Results:

  • Preterm delivery rates decreased from 39.7% to 14.23% (P < 0.001).
  • Neonatal birthweight increased, with fewer infants <= 2000g (11.38%) and more >= 2500g (75.82%).
  • Perinatal mortality significantly declined from 28.21% to 5.52% (P < 0.001).
  • Emergency cerclage cases showed higher preterm delivery rates (53.06%) and perinatal mortality (42.3%).

Conclusions:

  • Cervical cerclage is highly effective in reducing preterm deliveries and improving neonatal survival.
  • Shirodkar's technique demonstrates significant benefits, while emergency cerclage offers some improvement but with higher risks.
  • Further research into managing cervical incompetence and postoperative cervical flora is warranted.