Research Article

Efficacy of an Emergency Cervical Cerclage Using Absorbable Monofilament Sutures

Table 2

Surgical details.

Pregnancies, n23

GA at cerclage, weeks22+3 (17+5 to 25+3)

Indication

 Ultrasound-indicated, n (%)8 (35%)

   Cervical length, mm8 (5-14)

 Physical examination-indicated, n (%)17 (65%)

   Dilatation of cervix, n10

   Prolapsed membranes, n5

ROM during cerclage, n (%)0 (0%)

Surgery completed, n (%)23 (100%)

GA, gestational age; ROM, rupture of membranes.