Uterine Cervical Incompetence
Cervix Uteri
Bone Wires
Obstetric Labor, Premature
Cervical Length Measurement
Pregnancy, High-Risk
Premature Birth
Suture Techniques
Pregnancy Trimester, Second
Pregnancy Outcome
Pregnancy
Labor Stage, First
Laminaria
Transillumination
Periprosthetic Fractures
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
Hydroxyprogesterones
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Gestational Age
Dilatation and Curettage
Traction
Administration, Intravaginal
Surgical Procedures, Elective
Cervical Shirodkar cerclage may be the treatment modality of choice for cervical pregnancy. (1/47)
BACKGROUND: Our objective was to evaluate the use of cervical suture in cervical pregnancy. METHODS AND RESULTS: All cases of cervical pregnancy diagnosed and treated in the gynaecological department at the Sheba Medical Center between 1994-2000 were included in the study. Eight such cases were diagnosed. The first four cases were treated medically. The last four cases (the study group) of cervical pregnancy, including one case of heterotopic pregnancy, were treated successfully with placement of Shirodkar cerclage. CONCLUSION: Cervical cerclage may be considered as the treatment of choice in cases of cervical pregnancies. It may be the only therapy in cases of heterotopic pregnancies (intrauterine and cervical pregnancy). (+info)Elective cerclage vs. ultrasound-indicated cerclage in high-risk pregnancies. (2/47)
OBJECTIVE: To compare pregnancy outcome after elective vs. ultrasound-indicated cervical cerclage in women at high risk of spontaneous mid-trimester loss or early preterm birth. METHODS: This was a retrospective study comparing two management strategies in women with singleton pregnancies who had at least one previous spontaneous delivery at 16-33 weeks of gestation. One group was managed by the placement of an elective cerclage at 12-16 weeks and the other group had transvaginal ultrasound examinations of the cervix at 12-15+6, 16-19+6, and 20-23+6 weeks and cervical cerclage was carried out if the cervical length was 25 mm or less. RESULTS: A total of 90 patients were examined, including 47 that were managed expectantly and 43 treated by elective cerclage. In the expectantly managed group, 59.6% (28/47) required a cervical cerclage. We excluded from further analysis three patients who were lost to follow-up and three because of fetal death or iatrogenic preterm delivery. Miscarriage or spontaneous delivery before 34 weeks' gestation occurred in 14.6% (6/41) of the elective cerclage group, compared with 20.9% (9/43) in the expectantly managed group (chi2 = 0.219, P = 0.640). CONCLUSION: In women at increased risk of spontaneous mid-trimester or early preterm delivery, a policy of sonographic surveillance followed by cervical cerclage in those with a short cervix reduces the need for surgical intervention without significantly increasing adverse pregnancy outcome. (+info)Cervical Incompetence Prevention Randomized Cerclage Trial (CIPRACT): effect of therapeutic cerclage with bed rest vs. bed rest only on cervical length. (3/47)
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of therapeutic cerclage and bed rest vs. just bed rest on cervical length and to relate these effects to the risk of preterm delivery. DESIGN: Cervical length was measured in patients at high risk of cervical incompetence. When a cervical length < 25 mm was measured before 27 weeks' gestation, randomization for therapeutic cerclage and bed rest vs. just bed rest was performed. After randomization, cervical length was measured weekly. For statistical analysis, t-test and Fisher's exact tests were used and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: Nineteen women were randomly allocated to receive a therapeutic cerclage and bed rest and 16 were allocated to receive bed rest only. Mean cervical lengths and mean gestational ages before randomization were comparable between both groups, overall 19.8 mm and 20.7 weeks. Cervical length was measured again at a mean gestation of 22.1 weeks. Mean cervical length (31 mm) was significantly (P < 0.0001) longer after cerclage than after bed rest only (19 mm). A cervical length > or = 25 mm was measured in 22 of the 35 included women, 16 in the cerclage group and six in the bed-rest group (P = 0.006). Of these 22 women, only one delivered before 34 weeks' gestation, which was significantly less frequent than six out of 13 women with a cervical length < 25 mm (P = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS: Therapeutic cerclage with bed rest increases cervical length more often than bed rest alone. A postintervention cervical length > or = 25 mm reduces the risk of preterm delivery in women at high risk of cervical incompetence and a preintervention cervical length < 25 mm. (+info)Funneling to the stitch: an informative ultrasonographic finding after cervical cerclage. (4/47)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility of ultrasound surveillance after cerclage placement and to propose a rationale for cervical sonography in this setting. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective analysis of 53 women undergoing cervical cerclage by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, regardless of indication, and delivering between January 1999 and April 2001. Transvaginal ultrasonographic assessment of cervical length and the degree of cervical funneling after cerclage were compared to preoperative values and to outcomes including gestational age at delivery. Funneling to the cerclage was defined as membranes prolapsing down the endocervical canal until they reached the plane of the cerclage. RESULTS: Cervical cerclage resulted in a significant increase in cervical length from 2.1 +/- 1.2 cm to 2.9 +/- 0.8 cm after the procedure, P < 0.001; however, this measure was not correlated with gestational age at delivery. Funneling to the level of the cerclage was associated with an earlier gestational age at delivery 31.3 +/- 5.6 weeks vs. 36.8 +/- 2.8 weeks for those cases without this finding, P < 0.001. A statistically significant association between funneling to the cerclage and preterm delivery was identified irrespective of the indication (prophylactic or emergency) for the procedure. When descent of the membranes to the level of the cerclage was noted, it occurred by 28 weeks' gestation in all patients studied. The incidence of premature rupture of the membranes was also significantly greater postcerclage in women with descent of the membranes to the cerclage (52%) compared to those without this finding (9%) P= 0.002. CONCLUSIONS: Funneling to the cerclage is significantly associated with earlier preterm delivery in patients who have undergone cervical cerclage. Serial sonography up to 28 weeks' gestation is useful in identifying patients at higher risk for premature rupture of the membranes and preterm delivery. (+info)Clinical outcomes following interval laparoscopic transabdominal cervico-isthmic cerclage placement: case series. (5/47)
The purpose of this report is to describe outcomes following laparoscopic transabdominal cervico-isthmic cerclage placement in cases of cervical incompetence not amenable to a conventional transvaginal procedure. We reviewed records of the first 11 patients at an academic teaching hospital who underwent laparoscopic transabdominal cerclage placement as an interval procedure, using a technique we previously first described. For all patients, the clinical course, including surgical complications and outcome of all subsequent pregnancies, is briefly described. One case was complicated by a small bowel injury secondary to concomitant extensive enterolysis. Otherwise there were no complications. Mean estimated blood loss was <40 ml. To date, 10 patients have conceived a total of 12 pregnancies following the procedure. Two pregnancies resulted in spontaneous losses at 8 weeks gestation, two in deliveries by Caesarean section at 34.5 weeks, and eight in deliveries by elective Caesarean section at 38 weeks or more. Each delivery resulted in the birth of a healthy infant. In conclusion, patients who require a transabdominal cerclage may undergo a laparoscopic interval procedure and achieve outcomes similar to those following placement via laparotomy during pregnancy. (+info)Transvaginal sonography and fiberoptic illumination of uterine vessels for abdominal cervicoisthmic cerclage. (6/47)
BACKGROUND: Transabdominal cervicoisthmic cerclage is a procedure carried out to increase the fetal salvage rates in women who are poor candidates for the more usual procedure of transvaginal cerclage or for those with previously failed vaginal procedures. Although several modifications have been applied to the original procedure in an attempt to reduce the morbidity, bleeding arising from trauma to the uterine vessels during suture placement remains problematic. CASE: Our technique involves transilluminating the uterine vessels during placement of the 5-mm-wide Mersilene (Ethicon Inc., Peterborough, Ontario, Canada) tape suture through an avascular space above the junction of the cervix and the uterine isthmus. This obviates the need to dissect or tunnel into the broad ligament. Simultaneous intraoperative transvaginal ultrasonography is used to enhance high suture placement at the isthmus and monitor the fetoplacental unit. We have used this technique in a series of five women with cervical incompetence for seven pregnancies. All but one procedure resulted in live term births. There were no major complications. CONCLUSION: Simultaneous intraoperative ultrasonography and uterine vessel transillumination simplified suture placement during abdominal cerclage, and reduced the amount of dissection and bleeding. (+info)Development of a scoring system for predicting the risk of preterm birth in women receiving cervical cerclage. (7/47)
OBJECTIVE: To develop a model for identifying women receiving cervical cerclage at risk for spontaneous preterm birth <32 weeks. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study of high-risk patients based on past obstetric history. Our inclusion criteria involved all patients with singleton gestation who received cerclage between 10 and 24 weeks. They were evaluated for the risk factors associated with preterm birth <32 weeks. Risk factors evaluated include: indication for cerclage, gestational age at cerclage placement, cervical length prior to cerclage, timing of cerclage (emergency or elective) and route of cerclage (abdominal or vaginal). Univariable and multivariable analyses were used to determine the risk factors associated with preterm birth. A risk-scoring model was developed for the prediction of preterm birth <32 weeks in women receiving cerclage. RESULTS: We identified 256 women receiving cerclage that met our inclusion criteria. Preterm births <32 weeks occurred in 51 (20%). Multivariable analysis revealed a cervical length <25 mm, a history of cone biopsy and emergency cerclage to be significant risk factors associated with preterm birth <32 weeks. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of the best model for predicting spontaneous preterm birth <32 weeks in women with cerclage are 80%; 96%; 82% and 95%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The presence of a short cervical length, a history of cone biopsy and emergency cerclage were associated with preterm birth <32 weeks. Our model had a high sensitivity for identifying women who may benefit from a closer surveillance. (+info)The efficacy of sonographically indicated cerclage in multiple gestations. (8/47)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of sonographically indicated cerclage in multiple gestations with sonographic evidence of short cervical length (CL). METHODS: Between 1996 and 2002, all multiple gestations undergoing serial CL determinations in the second trimester were identified in 2 separate institutions. Cervical lengths were measured sonographically with transvaginal probes (4-8 MHz). Short CL was defined as a closed CL of 2.5 cm or less. When a short CL was identified before 24 weeks, the study group underwent sonographically indicated cerclage via the modified Shirodkar technique; control patients were placed on bed rest without surgical intervention. The primary outcome was incidence of spontaneous preterm birth before 32 weeks. The groups were compared with the Mann-Whitney U test and the Fisher exact test, with a 2-sided P<.05 used to define statistical significance. Odds ratios were calculated, and 95% confidence intervals were reported. RESULTS: A total of 414 sets of twin gestations and 92 sets of triplet gestations were identified. The median gestational age at delivery for twin gestations was 34.0 weeks for patients who received cervical cerclage and 34.4 weeks for patients with short cervix and no cerclage (P=.77). The median gestational age at delivery for triplet gestations was 34.1 weeks for patients who received cervical cerclage and 33.0 weeks for patients with short cervix and no cerclage (P=.21). There was no difference in the rate of spontaneous preterm delivery at fewer than 28, 30, 32, and 34 weeks or in the rate of preterm premature ruptured membranes. CONCLUSIONS: In our study of multiple gestations with short CL, sonographically indicated cerclage was not associated with a lower incidence of spontaneous preterm delivery compared with conservative management. (+info)First Trimester Exams
The first trimester is a critical period in pregnancy, as most miscarriages occur during this time. To evaluate the health of the pregnancy and detect any potential problems early on, healthcare providers typically perform several exams and tests during the first trimester. These may include:
1. Ultrasound: This painless test uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the fetus and placenta, allowing healthcare providers to assess fetal development, check for any physical abnormalities, and calculate the due date.
2. Blood tests: These can detect certain conditions such as anemia, diabetes, and thyroid disorders that may affect the pregnancy. They can also screen for genetic disorders like Down syndrome.
3. Pelvic exam: This involves checking the shape and position of the uterus and cervix, as well as assessing the condition of the vaginal tissues.
4. Cervical length measurement: This can help determine if the cervix is shortening too early, which may be an indication of incompetence or preterm labor.
5. Hormone level testing: These can measure the levels of certain hormones such as estriol and progesterone, which are important for maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
Early Detection and Prevention of Uterine Cervical Incompetence
While there is no guaranteed way to prevent uterine cervical incompetence entirely, early detection can improve the chances of a successful pregnancy. Healthcare providers may recommend the following to help reduce the risk of incompetence:
1. Regular prenatal care: This includes regular check-ups with a healthcare provider, who can monitor the progress of the pregnancy and detect any potential complications early on.
2. Progesterone supplementation: Some studies suggest that progesterone may help prevent incompetence by supporting the cervix and maintaining its strength.
3. Cervical cerclage: This is a surgical procedure where stitches are placed around the cervix to help hold it closed and prevent preterm labor. It may be recommended for women who have had a previous preterm birth or other risk factors for incompetence.
4. Vaginal progesterone: Some studies suggest that using vaginal progesterone suppositories or creams may also help reduce the risk of incompetence.
5. Lifestyle modifications: Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and managing stress can all help reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy.
Conclusion
Uterine cervical incompetence is a common condition that can lead to preterm labor and delivery. While there is no cure for incompetence, there are several risk reduction strategies that women can use to reduce their risk of experiencing complications during pregnancy. These include regular prenatal care, progesterone supplementation, cervical cerclage, vaginal progesterone, and lifestyle modifications. By working with a healthcare provider to develop a personalized plan for reducing the risk of incompetence, women can help ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
Premature labor can be classified into several types based on the duration of labor:
1. Preterm contractions: These are contractions that occur before 37 weeks of gestation but do not lead to delivery.
2. Preterm labor with cervical dilation: This is when the cervix begins to dilate before 37 weeks of gestation.
3. Premature rupture of membranes (PROM): This is when the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus ruptures before 37 weeks of gestation, which can lead to infection and preterm labor.
Signs and symptoms of premature obstetric labor may include:
1. Contractions that occur more frequently than every 10 minutes
2. Strong, regular contractions that last for at least 60 seconds
3. Cervical dilation or effacement (thinning)
4. Rupture of membranes (water breaking)
5. Decrease in fetal movement
6. Pelvic pressure or discomfort
7. Abdominal cramping or back pain
Premature obstetric labor can lead to several complications for both the mother and the baby, including:
1. Preterm birth: This is the most common complication of premature labor, which can increase the risk of health problems in the baby such as respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage, and necrotizing enterocolitis.
2. Increased risk of cesarean delivery
3. Maternal infection: Premature labor can increase the risk of infection, such as group B strep or urinary tract infections.
4. Maternal complications: Premature labor can lead to complications such as placental abruption (separation of the placenta from the uterus), preeclampsia (high blood pressure), and HELLP syndrome (hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count).
5. Fetal distress: Premature labor can lead to fetal distress, which can result in long-term health problems for the baby.
6. Intensive care unit admission: Preterm babies may require intensive care unit admission, which can be stressful and expensive.
To manage premature labor, healthcare providers may recommend the following:
1. Bed rest or hospitalization: Rest and monitoring in a hospital setting may be recommended to prevent further premature contractions.
2. Tocolytic medications: These medications can help slow down or stop contractions.
3. Corticosteroids: These medications can help mature the fetal lungs, reducing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome.
4. Planned delivery: If premature labor cannot be halted, a planned delivery may be necessary to ensure the best possible outcome for both the mother and the baby.
5. Close monitoring: Regular monitoring of the mother and baby is crucial to detect any complications early on and provide appropriate treatment.
6. Supportive care: Premature babies may require oxygen therapy, incubators, and other supportive care to help them survive and thrive.
In summary, premature labor can be a serious condition that requires close monitoring and prompt medical intervention to prevent complications for both the mother and the baby. Understanding the signs of premature labor and seeking immediate medical attention if they occur can help improve outcomes.
Premature birth can be classified into several categories based on gestational age at birth:
1. Extreme prematurity: Born before 24 weeks of gestation.
2. Very preterm: Born between 24-27 weeks of gestation.
3. Moderate to severe preterm: Born between 28-32 weeks of gestation.
4. Late preterm: Born between 34-36 weeks of gestation.
The causes of premature birth are not fully understood, but several factors have been identified as increasing the risk of premature birth. These include:
1. Previous premature birth
2. Multiple gestations (twins, triplets etc.)
3. History of cervical surgery or cervical incompetence
4. Chronic medical conditions such as hypertension and diabetes
5. Infections such as group B strep or urinary tract infections
6. Pregnancy-related complications such as preeclampsia and placenta previa
7. Stress and poor social support
8. Smoking, alcohol and drug use during pregnancy
9. Poor nutrition and lack of prenatal care.
Premature birth can have significant short-term and long-term health consequences for the baby, including respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, intraventricular hemorrhage, retinopathy of prematurity and necrotizing enterocolitis. Children who are born prematurely may also have developmental delays, learning disabilities and behavioral problems later in life.
There is no single test that can predict premature birth with certainty, but several screening tests are available to identify women at risk. These include ultrasound examination, maternal serum screening for estriol and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A), and cervical length measurement.
While there is no proven way to prevent premature birth entirely, several strategies have been shown to reduce the risk, including:
1. Progesterone supplementation: Progesterone appears to help prevent preterm labor in some women with a history of previous preterm birth or other risk factors.
2. Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids given to mothers at risk of preterm birth can help mature the baby's lungs and reduce the risk of respiratory distress syndrome.
3. Calcium supplementation: Calcium may help improve fetal bone development and reduce the risk of premature birth.
4. Good prenatal care: Regular prenatal check-ups, proper nutrition and avoiding smoking, alcohol and drug use during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of premature birth.
5. Avoiding stress: Stress can increase the risk of premature birth, so finding ways to manage stress during pregnancy is important.
6. Preventing infections: Infections such as group B strep and urinary tract infections can increase the risk of premature birth, so it's important to take steps to prevent them.
7. Maintaining a healthy weight gain during pregnancy: Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can increase the risk of premature birth.
8. Avoiding preterm contractions: Preterm contractions can be a sign of impending preterm labor, so it's important to be aware of them and seek medical attention if they occur.
9. Prolonged gestation: Prolonging pregnancy beyond 37 weeks may reduce the risk of premature birth.
10. Cervical cerclage: A cervical cerclage is a stitch used to close the cervix and prevent preterm birth in women with a short cervix or other risk factors.
It's important to note that not all of these strategies will be appropriate or effective for every woman, so it's important to discuss your individual risk factors and any concerns you may have with your healthcare provider.
Treatment for periprosthetic fractures typically involves a combination of immobilization in a cast or brace, pain management with medication, and physical therapy to regain strength and mobility in the affected joint. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to repair or replace the damaged artificial joint.
Periprosthetic fractures can have serious consequences if left untreated, including ongoing pain, limited mobility, and potentially even infection or sepsis. As such, it is important for individuals who experience any symptoms of a periprosthetic fracture to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Word: Periprosthetic
Pronunciation: /p?r?p?stræt?k/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Relating to or being a fracture that occurs around an artificial joint, such as a hip or knee replacement.
Premature rupture of fetal membranes is diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, ultrasound, and laboratory tests. Treatment options for PROM include:
1. Expectant management: In this approach, the woman is monitored closely without immediately inducing labor. This option is usually chosen if the baby is not yet ready to be born and the mother has no signs of infection or preterm labor.
2. Induction of labor: If the baby is mature enough to be born, labor may be induced to avoid the risks associated with preterm birth.
3. Cesarean delivery: In some cases, a cesarean section may be performed if the woman has signs of infection or if the baby is in distress.
4. Antibiotics: If the PROM is caused by an infection, antibiotics may be given to treat the infection and prevent complications.
5. Steroids: If the baby is less than 24 hours old, steroids may be given to help mature the lungs and reduce the risk of respiratory distress syndrome.
Prevention of premature rupture of fetal membranes includes good prenatal care, avoiding activities that can cause trauma to the abdomen, and avoiding infections such as group B strep. Early detection and management of PROM are crucial to prevent complications for the baby.
In medicine, cadavers are used for a variety of purposes, such as:
1. Anatomy education: Medical students and residents learn about the human body by studying and dissecting cadavers. This helps them develop a deeper understanding of human anatomy and improves their surgical skills.
2. Research: Cadavers are used in scientific research to study the effects of diseases, injuries, and treatments on the human body. This helps scientists develop new medical techniques and therapies.
3. Forensic analysis: Cadavers can be used to aid in the investigation of crimes and accidents. By examining the body and its injuries, forensic experts can determine cause of death, identify suspects, and reconstruct events.
4. Organ donation: After death, cadavers can be used to harvest organs and tissues for transplantation into living patients. This can improve the quality of life for those with organ failure or other medical conditions.
5. Medical training simulations: Cadavers can be used to simulate real-life medical scenarios, allowing healthcare professionals to practice their skills in a controlled environment.
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Insufficiency13
- Once a pregnancy has progressed to the second trimester, the most likely cause for miscarriage is related to cervical insufficiency, sometimes called an incompetent cervix. (survivaltechnology.com)
- The vaginal cerclage group had a significantly shorter mean operative time of 33 vs 69 minutes, and shorter hospital stay of 0.5 vs 3.2 days.Both TV and TA CI cerclage offers select patients with cervical insufficiency improved neonatal survival. (nih.gov)
- Cervical incompetence (cervical insufficiency) is the inability of the uterine cervix to retain a pregnancy in the absence of uterine contractions. (medscape.com)
- The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) recommends offering serial ultrasound to assess cervical length to pregnant women whose history suggests a risk for cervical insufficiency (1 or 2 prior mid-trimester losses or extreme premature deliveries), but for whom cerclage is not considered or justified. (medscape.com)
- Berghella V, Ludmir J, Owen J. Cervical insufficiency. (medlineplus.gov)
- What is cervical insufficiency? (cham.org)
- Cervical insufficiency means that the cervix can't stay tightly closed during the second trimester of pregnancy. (cham.org)
- It's not clear what causes cervical insufficiency. (cham.org)
- With cervical insufficiency, the cervix usually opens without pain. (cham.org)
- You have cervical insufficiency when your cervix has opened with little or no pain during the second trimester. (cham.org)
- Preterm labor is treated differently than cervical insufficiency is. (cham.org)
- How is cervical insufficiency treated? (cham.org)
- in cervical insufficiency patients with physical examination-indicated cerclage. (cdc.gov)
Incompetence7
- High-resolution ultrasonography allows the most important imaging signs of cervical incompetence to be determined. (medscape.com)
- See the ultrasound images below regarding cervical incompetence. (medscape.com)
- Anticipated clinical and technological improvements in 3-dimensional ultrasonography and MRI may hopefully depict those changes in the cervical connective structures that are responsible for incompetence. (medscape.com)
- Cervical incompetence is primarily a clinical diagnosis, which is characterized by recurrent painless dilation of cervix and spontaneous second trimester loss and preterm delivery. (ejournals.ca)
- Using multivariable analysis, the following conditions were significantly associated with conization: advanced maternal age, PTD before the 34th week, low birth weight, and cervical incompetence with cerclage. (bgu.ac.il)
- This association remained significant after controlling for confounders, such as cervical incompetence, smoking, maternal age, birth order and year of delivery (OR 2.8 95% CI 1.3-6.1, p = 0.008). (bgu.ac.il)
- When comparing pregnancy outcomes of women with and without cerclage due to cervical incompetence, no significant differences were documented. (bgu.ac.il)
Cervix closed2
- This procedure uses suture to stitch the cervix closed, either as a proactive step early in the pregnancy (called elective cerclage), or as an emergent step in an already dilating cervix. (survivaltechnology.com)
- For some people, cervical cerclage helps hold the cervix closed with a few stitches. (cham.org)
Benefit from cerclage1
- 34 weeks and to recognize those that could benefit from cerclage and deliver after 34 weeks. (ejournals.ca)
Transvaginal4
- MAVRIC: a multicenter randomized controlled trial of transabdominal vs transvaginal cervical cerclage. (bvsalud.org)
- Cervicoisthmic cerclage: transabdominal vs transvaginal approach. (nih.gov)
- We sought to compare the outcomes of cervicoisthmic (CI) cerclage using traditional transabdominal (TA) approach vs the lesser used transvaginal (TV) approach.We conducted a retrospective cohort study of women who underwent placement of a CI cerclage.Before CI placement, the abdominal group had a total of 100 pregnancies that continued beyond the first trimester and had 27 (27%) surviving infants. (nih.gov)
- 3 These researchers conducted a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of Shirodkar cerclage (n=127) versus expectant management (n=126) in women with a short (≤1.5 cm) cervix identified at routine transvaginal scanning between 22 and 24 weeks' gestation. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
Elective cerclage1
- In patients at risk for pregnancy loss, placement of cervical cerclages in response to ultrasound-detected shortening of the endocervical canal is an acceptable alternative to elective cerclage. (medscape.com)
Suture2
- This product can be used for training of cervical cerclage, no need to cut any tissue, just thread the suture into and out of the vaginal cervical wall, surround the entire cervix, and reduce the internal cervical opening. (medicaltrainingsimulators.com)
- Vaginal cerclage (a suture around the cervix ) commonly is placed in women with recurrent pregnancy loss. (bvsalud.org)
Vaginal cerclage5
- The objective of this study was to compare transabdominal cerclage or high vaginal cerclage with low vaginal cerclage in women with a history of failed cerclage. (bvsalud.org)
- 39 had high vaginal cerclage, and 33 had low vaginal cerclage. (bvsalud.org)
- Transabdominal cerclage is the treatment of choice for women with failed vaginal cerclage. (bvsalud.org)
- It is superior to low vaginal cerclage in the reduction of risk of early preterm birth and fetal loss in women with previous failed vaginal cerclage. (bvsalud.org)
- High vaginal cerclage does not confer this benefit. (bvsalud.org)
Miscarriage2
- These women may experience late miscarriage or extreme preterm delivery, despite being treated with cerclage. (bvsalud.org)
- However, the consistency of the cervix (soft or firm), an important sign of cervical 'change' that is suggestive of impending miscarriage, can be assessed only digitally. (medscape.com)
Ultrasound3
- Ultrasound scans may be used to measure cervical length and identify women with a shortened cervix. (nih.gov)
- The Vaginal Ultrasound Cerclage Trial adds more clarity. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
- Researchers enrolled 544 participants (64%) of a planned sample of 850 expectant people from 16 through 24 weeks of pregnancy at risk for preterm delivery because they had a cervical length less than 20 millimeters as measured by ultrasound. (nih.gov)
Transabdominal1
- Transabdominal cerclage has been advocated after failed cerclage, although its efficacy is unproved by randomized controlled trial . (bvsalud.org)
Endometrial3
- The cervical and endometrial bacterial microbiome has previously been reported to affect fertility and influence the outcomes of assisted reproductive therapy (ART), including embryo transfer. (bvsalud.org)
- This study aimed to evaluate the cervical and endometrial bacterial microbiome in 177 women treated for infertility before, during, and after embryo implantation, and the outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
- MATERIAL AND METHODS Cervical and endometrial swabs were collected from 177 women diagnosed with infertility at 3 time points: (1) during the initial examination, (2) during implantation, (3) 10-14 days after implantation. (bvsalud.org)
Gestational2
- Our study shows an increase in cervical length with gestational age. (who.int)
- The inclusion criteria were sonographic reference ranges that could be used at any confirmation of gestational age, absence of risk gestational period for prompt identification of factors for PTB (Table 1)24, and uncomplicated women with changes in cervical length. (who.int)
Perinatal mortality1
- Ironically, among women with twin gestations, cerclage was associated with a significantly higher rate of preterm birth and a trend toward higher perinatal mortality. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
Procedure3
- The most common acquired cause is cervical trauma, such as cervical lacerations during childbirth, cervical conization, LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure), or forced cervical dilatation during the uterine evacuation in the first or second trimester of pregnancy. (survivaltechnology.com)
- 3 One treatment for incompetent cervix that has been shown to be successful in prolonging pregnancy is the cervical cerclage procedure. (survivaltechnology.com)
- This procedure is called cervical cerclage. (nih.gov)
Multicenter1
- Multicenter randomized trial of cerclage for preterm birth prevention in high-risk women with shortened midtrimester cervical length. (nih.gov)
Sonographic3
- But what about the value of cerclage in high-risk women with prior early preterm births found to have sonographic evidence of significant cervical shortening around 20 weeks? (contemporaryobgyn.net)
- In this study, a subset of patients with prior preterm birth at less than 35 weeks had sonographic measurements of their cervices and were randomized to cerclage or no cerclage. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
- 6 Of the 831 eligible women who underwent initial sonographic assessment of cervical length, 318 (31%) were found to have a cervical length of less than 2.5 cm, and 302 were randomized to either the no-cerclage (n=153) or cerclage (n=148) group. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
Cerclages1
- 3 In general, with a singleton pregnancy, the "success rate for cervical cerclage is approximately 80-90% for elective cerclages, and 40-60% for emergency cerclages. (survivaltechnology.com)
Efficacy1
- Despite recent advances, the indications and efficacy of cervical cerclage have been remained controversial. (ejournals.ca)
Placenta1
- Other causes include retained placenta, vaginal or cervical tears, and failure of the blood to clot. (cochrane.org)
Sonography2
- Sonography shows an incidental finding of a short cervical canal measuring 6 mm. (medscape.com)
- By 2001, several studies cast doubt on the utility of cerclage among asymptomatic, low-risk patients incidentally found to have short cervices at routine sonography. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
Prevention2
- At that time, advanced cervical cancer was rarely treatable, and cervical cancer prevention was impossible since no one knew what caused it. (cdc.gov)
- Her medical school class, which was about half women, learned that cervical cancer rates were going down in the United States, and that HPV vaccination was a worldwide prevention strategy. (cdc.gov)
Pregnancy loss2
- Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing pregnancy loss in women. (nih.gov)
- In patients with a history of pregnancy loss, it is prudent to establish a baseline cervical-length measurement at 12-14 weeks of gestation. (medscape.com)
Canal1
- The purpose of our study was to assess changes equal to the distance from the anterior lip to in cervical length during physiologic pregnancy, the cervical canal. (who.int)
Women7
- NICHD-supported research has found that, in women with a prior preterm birth who have a short cervix, cerclage may improve the likelihood of a full-term delivery. (nih.gov)
- The proportion of women at risk of PTB for cervical length measurements, which might is about 7% in France and 8% to 9% in Italy13. (who.int)
- Her class treated women who had a high risk for cervical cancer. (cdc.gov)
- The authors concluded that among women with an incidentally discovered short cervix, cerclage did not substantially reduce the risk of early preterm delivery. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
- This study was performed with the aim of evaluating the risk factors of preterm birth among women who underwent cervical cerclage and establishing a scoring system to predict preterm labor in this group of women. (ejournals.ca)
- This retrospective cohort study was performed on 95 women who had undergone cervical cerclage from January 2016 to January 2018 in Maternity Teaching Hospital of Sulaimaniyah, Iraq. (ejournals.ca)
- It could also be a useful tool for identifying those high risk women with cerclage who require increased surveillance. (ejournals.ca)
Placement4
- After cerclage placement, there were 34 pregnancies and 24 (71%) surviving infants. (nih.gov)
- Before cerclage placement, the vaginal group had a total of 90 pregnancies that continued beyond the first trimester and had 11 (12%) surviving infants. (nih.gov)
- After cerclage placement, there were 29 pregnancies and 20 (69%) surviving infants. (nih.gov)
- According to the findings of the present study, there was a significant association between the preterm birth before the 34 weeks of pregnancy and the risk factors of pathological vaginal discharge, cervical length less than 25 mm prior to cerclage placement, and passive smoking. (ejournals.ca)
Assessment3
- The manual birth (PTB) rates, which of course, vary widely assessment of the cervical length is subjective among different populations studied because of and has a poor intra observer variability17. (who.int)
- Objective: to verify the correct assessment rate when using direct visual comparison in the cervical dilation measures in hard-consistency cervix simulation models. (bvsalud.org)
- Conclusion: the direct visual comparison increased precision of the cervical dilation assessment in cervix simulation models, with the possibility of being beneficial in laboratory training. (bvsalud.org)
Preterm labor1
- In some cases, a health care provider may recommend measuring a pregnant woman's cervical length, especially if she previously had preterm labor or a preterm birth. (nih.gov)
Uterino1
- Objetivo: comprobar la tasa de evaluación correcta mediante la comparación visual directa de las medidas de dilatación cervical en modelos de cuello uterino de consistencia dura. (bvsalud.org)
Pregnant1
- While working at a city public hospital in the mid-1990s, Dr. Unger diagnosed a pregnant 16-year-old girl with cervical cancer. (cdc.gov)
Progesterone2
- Sometimes, medicines such as progesterone are prescribed instead of a cerclage. (medlineplus.gov)
- At enrollment, attending physicians could perform cervical cerclage (stitching) or administer the steroid progesterone at their discretion. (nih.gov)
Cancer6
- Dr. Unger noticed they talked about cervical cancer differently from other types of cancer. (cdc.gov)
- No one knew then that human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus spread by skin contact during sexual activity, caused most cases of cervical cancer. (cdc.gov)
- Though she was modest about it-"fortuitous timing" to join the field "at the beginning-beginning," she said-Dr. Unger brought sophisticated science to cervical cancer screening. (cdc.gov)
- HPV's role in cervical cancer development was unclear. (cdc.gov)
- Today, most screening laboratories use molecular tests on cells collected from the cervix during Pap tests to look for high-risk HPV types that can lead to cervical cancer. (cdc.gov)
- For Dr. Miller's age group, cervical cancer screening guidelines changed twice from the first day of class in 2009 to her residency graduation in 2018. (cdc.gov)
Establish1
- ABSTRACT: This study was aimed to establish reference values of cervical length in normal pregnancy. (who.int)
Survival1
- Kaplan-Meier survival analysis also demonstrated a significant beneficial effect of cerclage only in the less than 1.5 cm group. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
High-risk1
- The young woman, who died soon after diagnosis, was infected with a high-risk HPV type that causes more than 90% of cervical cancers. (cdc.gov)
STUDY1
- Study finds cervical pessary no more effective than standard care in preventing preterm birth. (nih.gov)
Group1
- Authors noted that the usual care group was more likely to receive cerclage, which could have influenced the results. (nih.gov)
Relationship1
- Dr. Unger's work helped doctors understand the relationship between HPV infection and the cervical precancers they saw under the microscope. (cdc.gov)
