Removal vs. retention of cervical cerclage in pregnancies complicated by preterm premature rupture of membranes: a retrospective study

ConclusionIn women with pPROM and cervical cerclage, retention of cerclage may be associated with a longer latency period, and a lower chorioamnionitis rate, without an associated increase in the risk of neonatal infectious morbidity.Presentation information: The abstract of this study was presented as a poster at the 38th SMFM (Society of Maternal and Fetal Medicine) annual meeting, February 2018, Dallas, Texas, USA.

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Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - August 25, 2020 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research