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Human Reproduction, Vol. 16, No. 1, 172-173, January 2001
© 2001 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

Reversal of asymptomatic cervical length shortening with cervical cerclage: a preliminary study

M.P. O'Connell1,2 and S.W. Lindow

Academic Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Hull, Hull Maternity Hospital, Hull, UK

This is a prospective observational study which highlights the value of serial transvaginal cervical length measurements to identify asymptomatic cervical length shortening and the effect on cervical length following insertion of a McDonald cerclage. Four out of 14 patients exhibited asymptomatic cervical length shortening. Only patients whose cervical length was <2 cm underwent cerclage. All patients showed an increase in cervical length post-cerclage. The possible mechanisms responsible for these changes are discussed.

Key words: cerclage/cervix/pregnancy

1 Present address: Assistant Master, Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland

2 To whom correspondence should be addressed at: Academic Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Hull, Hull Maternity Hospital, Hedon Road, Hull HU9 5LX, UK


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