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Cerclage 1: General

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Cervical cerclage is a procedure that has been used to prevent preterm birth. The efficacy and safety of this procedure remain controversial. Some reviews recommend cerclage for women with singleton pregnancy, history of prior spontaneous preterm delivery, and short cervix.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tsuchiya General Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan

    Kaori Michikata M.D., Ph.D.

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Miyazaki, Faculty of Medicine, Miyazaki, Japan

    Hiroshi Sameshima M.D., Ph.D.

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Michikata, K., Sameshima, H. (2020). Cerclage 1: General. In: Sameshima, H. (eds) Preterm Labor and Delivery. Comprehensive Gynecology and Obstetrics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9875-9_16

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