McDonald versus Shirodkar cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis of pregnancy outcomes.

Kamaran HessamiIoannis KyvernitakisMauro Cozzolino Christina M Moisidis-Tesch

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2021)

McDonald cerclage is associated with a shorter duration of pregnancy, lower mean birth weight and increased risk of PPROM and NICU admission compared to the Shirodkar procedure.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
birth weight
pregnant women
low birth weight
preterm infants
emergency department
weight gain
minimally invasive