DESCRIPTION
Cervical cerclage is used for the treatment of an incompetent cervix that has been associated with previous spontaneous abortion or miscarriage. It is used to conserve an already existing pregnancy and is considered a surgical procedure. It is also referred to as tracheloplasty, Lash type or McDonald's purse string procedures.
WHO IS AT RISK?
Cervical incompetence can occur from a variety of circumstances. It may be anatomic, but usually results from surgical or obstetric trauma to the cervix.
Cervical incompetence may be associated with previous cervical trauma (surgical treatments or prior birth related) or with congenital abnormality of the uterine fundus.
DIAGNOSIS/TESTING
A diagnosis of cervical incompetence is us
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