Research Article
Efficacy of an Emergency Cervical Cerclage Using Absorbable Monofilament Sutures
| Pregnancies, n | 23 |
| GA at cerclage, weeks | 22+3 (17+5 to 25+3) |
| Indication | |
| Ultrasound-indicated, n (%) | 8 (35%) |
| Cervical length, mm | 8 (5-14) |
| Physical examination-indicated, n (%) | 17 (65%) |
| Dilatation of cervix, n | 10 |
| Prolapsed membranes, n | 5 |
| ROM during cerclage, n (%) | 0 (0%) |
| Surgery completed, n (%) | 23 (100%) |
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GA, gestational age; ROM, rupture of membranes.
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