Cervical cerclage for malformed uterus

The role of cervical cerclage was evaluated in six pregnant women with anomalous uterus. Early prophylactic cerclage according to the Shirodkar and McDonald technique was done on all cases of uterine malformation (except septate uterus) with or without cervical incompetence in association with proge...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology 1997, Vol.24 (2), p.104-106
Main Authors: Leo, L, Arduino, S, Febo, G, Tessarolo, M, Lauricella, A, Wierdis, T, Lanza, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion, Habitual - etiology
Cervix Uteri - surgery
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Uterine Cervical Incompetence - surgery
Uterus - abnormalities
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Summary:The role of cervical cerclage was evaluated in six pregnant women with anomalous uterus. Early prophylactic cerclage according to the Shirodkar and McDonald technique was done on all cases of uterine malformation (except septate uterus) with or without cervical incompetence in association with progesterone and antispastic therapy. Improvement in obstetrical outcome was noted after cerclage. Even if no doubt exists as to the need for cerclage in cases of cervical incompetence, the concept of routine prophylactic cerclage in all cases of uterine anomalies should be considered.
ISSN:0390-6663