Comparison of two emergency cervical cerclage techniques in twin pregnancies: A retrospective cohort study matched with cervical dilation.

Liping QiuMin LvLujiao ChenZi ChenJayan ShenMinmin WangYuliang CaiBaihui ZhaoQiong Luo

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2023)

ECC performed with the combined McDonald-Shirodkar procedure in women with twin pregnancies who have cervical dilation 1 to 6 cm in midtrimester pregnancy may reduce the rate of spontaneous preterm birth and improve perinatal and neonatal outcomes compared with the McDonald procedure, especially for twin pregnancies in women with cervical dilation of 3 to 6 cm and prolapsed membranes.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
gestational age
low birth weight
emergency department
public health
pregnant women
healthcare
minimally invasive
type diabetes
pregnancy outcomes
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance