The effectiveness of cervical cerclage in twin pregnancies with a mid-trimester short cervix: A retrospective cohort study

•Cerclage in asymptomatic twin pregnancies with a short cervix may reduce the earliest SPB and may improve neonatal outcome.•Cumulative published data show promising results in favor of cerclage in twins but mostly based on cohort studies.•Routine vaginal ultrasound mid-trimester cervical length scr...

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Published in:European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology 2024-03, Vol.294, p.33-38
Main Authors: Ferro, Jaime, Diago, Vicente, Diago, Diana M., Pellicer, Nuria, Olmo, Inés, Vázquez, Sheila, Lara, Coral, Perales, Alfredo, Serra, Vicente
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