Does cervical cerclage decrease preterm birth in twin pregnancies with a short cervix?

Tracy M AdamsTimothy J RafaelNadia B KunzierSupriya MishraRose CalixteAnthony M Vintzileos

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 (2017)

Cerclage placement for cervical length ≤2.5 cm in twin gestations did not decrease the rate of preterm birth at <35 weeks; however, cerclage placement for cervical length ≤1.5 cm was associated with a significantly decreased rate of preterm birth <35 weeks when compared to patients managed without cerclage.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
gestational age
low birth weight
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
ultrasound guided
pregnant women
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
preterm infants