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cervical cerclage

Indications: - incompetent cervix due to - 2nd trimester miscarriages - previous cone biopsy or LEEP procedure - damage during prior pregnancy Procedure: - the cervix is sewn closed during pregnancy, generally in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy

General

gynecologic surgery

References

  1. American Pregnancy Association Cervical Cerclage http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/cervicalcerclage.html