Title
Efficacy of ultrasound-indicated cerclage in twin pregnancies
Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
Am J Obstet Gynecol
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: We sought to compare the perinatal outcomes in twin pregnancies with short cervical length (CL) with ultrasound-indicated cerclage (UIC) vs no cerclage (control). STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective cohort study of asymptomatic twin pregnancies with transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) CL14 weeks, monochorionic-monoamniotic placentation, or medically indicated preterm birth (PTB). Primary outcome was spontaneous PTB (SPTB)
Volume Number
212
Issue Number
6
Pages
6
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/02/01
Status
Faculty, Northwell Researcher
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
Obstetrics and Gynecology
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.ajog.2015.01.031