OBJECTIVE Failure or technical impossibility to place a prophylactic transvaginal cerclage
in women with cervical insufficiency justifies the need for an abdominal cerclage. In this …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of abdominal cerclage via
laparoscopy vs laparotomy and before vs after conception. We evaluated 16 studies of …

Laparoscopic abdominal cerclage is emerging as the preferred treatment option for patients
with refractory cervical insufficiency. Laparoscopic abdominal cerclage reduces second …

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Multiple interventions
are available to minimize this occurrence; however, despite current recommendations …

Preterm delivery remains a primary cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. One cause of
preterm birth is cervical incompetence. In women with a shortened or absent cervix or in …

The term “spaces” refers to the areas delimited by at least two independent fasciae and filled
with areolar connective tissue. However, there is discrepancy regarding the spaces and their …

Background Cervical cerclage has been proposed as an effective treatment for cervical
insufficiency, but there has been controversy regarding the surgical options of cervical …

Background Cervical cerclage has been used as a treatment for cervical insufficiency for
over 60 years. Transabdominal cerclage is indicated for cervical insufficiency not amenable …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of laparoscopic
abdominal cerclage placement in the prevention of recurrent preterm birth. STUDY DESIGN …

Background Cervical insufficiency is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Cervical
cerclage is one option in the management of cervical insufficiency. Aim To evaluate obstetric …