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Cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm birth and adverse perinatal outcome in twin pregnancies with short cervical length or cervical dilatation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Francesco D'AntonioNashwa EltaweelSmriti PrasadMaria Elena FlaccoLamberto ManzoliAsma Khalil
Published in: PLoS medicine (2023)
Emergency cerclage for cervical dilation or short cervical length <15 mm may be potentially associated with a reduction in PTB and improved perinatal outcomes. However, these findings are mainly based upon observational studies and require confirmation in large and adequately powered RCTs.
Keyphrases
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  • low birth weight
  • gestational age
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