Emergency cerclage in cervical incompetence.
- Author:
Keun Young LEE
1
;
Ji Eun SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. mfmlee@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Cervix incompetence;
Cervical dilatation;
Prolapsed membrane;
Emergency cerclage
- MeSH:
Abortion, Spontaneous;
Emergencies*;
Female;
Humans;
Labor Stage, First;
Membranes;
Pregnancy;
Risk Assessment;
Uterine Cervical Incompetence
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2007;50(4):580-586
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Emergency cerclage is the only way to prolong pregnancy for women with advanced cervical dilatation with or without prolapsed membrane. Without cerclage, miscarriage is almost always inevitable. Emergency cerclage should be performed after considering indications, contraindications, benefits and risks. Further researches on advanced operative skill, prognostic factors and postoperative medical treatment will improve the outcome of emergency cerclage.
