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Cervical incompetence. A review.

A H Ansari, R A Reynolds

    The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Cervical incompetence, a cause of recurrent pregnancy loss, involves painless cervical dilation. The McDonald purse string closure is a simple, effective surgical treatment for this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Reproductive Medicine

    Background:

    • Cervical incompetence contributes to approximately 25% of recurrent pregnancy losses.
    • It typically leads to painless abortions in the second or early third trimester.
    • Acquired causes, such as obstetric or gynecologic trauma, are more common than congenital etiologies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the diagnostic importance of obstetric history and physical examination in cervical incompetence.
    • To present the McDonald purse string closure as a highly effective surgical treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Diagnosis relies on obstetric history and serial cervical examinations during pregnancy.
    • Treatment involves the McDonald purse string closure technique.

    Main Results:

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    • The McDonald purse string closure technique is a simple and effective surgical intervention.
    • This technique yields a high success rate in achieving successful pregnancies.

    Conclusions:

    • Cervical incompetence is a significant factor in recurrent pregnancy loss.
    • The McDonald purse string closure is the most effective surgical treatment, offering a high success rate.