Protruding vs. visible prolapsed fetal membranes adversely affects the outcome of cervical insufficiency

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide support for considering emergency cerclage as a viable option when addressing cases involving a visible form of PFM, although the recommendation is somewhat less robust in instances of protruding PFM. The implementation of an emergency cerclage procedure has the potential to extend the time frame between diagnosis and delivery, enhance neonatal survival rates, and increase the likelihood of births occurring after 28 weeks of gestation. However, it does not seem to significantly affect the rate of births taking place after 32 weeks of gestation. This could potentially lead to complications associated with premature births and extended stays in the postnatal neonatal intensive care unit. Therefore, it is crucial to offer families detailed information regarding the pros and cons of emergency cerclage.PMID:37916363 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202310_34172
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Source Type: research