Abstract
We've been doing cerclage for roughly half a century-but where's the evidence that it prevents preterm birth? The authors make the case for limiting this surgery to select patients, cautioning that for multiple gestations, it might just make things worse.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 34-41 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Contemporary Ob/Gyn |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 12 |
State | Published - Dec 1 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing
- Maternity and Midwifery