Cerclage: Indications and Patient Counseling

Amanda Roman; Anju Suhag; Vincenzo Berghella

doi:10.1097/GRF.0000000000000185

Cerclage: Indications and Patient Counseling

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Jun;59(2):264-9. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000185.

Authors

Amanda Roman¹, Anju Suhag, Vincenzo Berghella

Affiliation

¹ *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania †Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

PMID: 27015230
DOI: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000185

Abstract

Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure to prevent preterm birth. There are currently 3 main indications, based on either history, ultrasound, or physical exam changes.

MeSH terms

Cerclage, Cervical*
Cervical Length Measurement
Counseling
Female
Humans
Patient Selection*
Physical Examination
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Multiple
Premature Birth / etiology
Premature Birth / prevention & control*
Secondary Prevention / methods
Uterine Cervical Incompetence / diagnosis
Uterine Cervical Incompetence / surgery*