Pessary or Progesterone to Prevent Preterm delivery in women with short cervical length: the Quadruple P randomised controlled trial

• Main Authors: Maud D. van Zijl (Author), Bouchra Koullali (Author), Christiana A. Naaktgeboren (Author), Ewoud Schuit (Author), Dick J. Bekedam (Author), Etelka Moll (Author), Martijn A. Oudijk (Author), Wilhelmina M. van Baal (Author), Marjon A. de Boer (Author), Henricus Visser (Author), Joris van Drongelen (Author), Flip W. van de Made (Author), Karlijn C. Vollebregt (Author), Moira A. Muller (Author), Mireille N. Bekker (Author), Jozien T. J. Brons (Author), Marieke Sueters (Author), Josje Langenveld (Author), Maureen T. Franssen (Author), Nico W. Schuitemaker (Author), Erik van Beek (Author), Hubertina C. J. Scheepers (Author), Karin de Boer (Author), Eveline M. Tepe (Author), Anjoke J. M. Huisjes (Author), Angelo B. Hooker (Author), Evelyn C. J. Verheijen (Author), Dimitri N. Papatsonis (Author), Ben Willem J. Mol (Author), Brenda M. Kazemier (Author), Eva Pajkrt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Preterm birth is in quantity and in severity the most important topic in obstetric care in the developed world. Progestogens and cervical pessaries have been studied as potential preventive treatments with conflicting results. So far, no study has compared both treatments. Method...