Individual patient data meta-analysis : Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing pregnancy loss in women

• Main Authors: Alfirevic Zarko (Author), Jorgensen Andrea L (Author), Tudur-Smith Catrin (Author), Williamson Paula R (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2005-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure involving suturing the cervix with a purse type stitch to keep it closed during pregnancy. This procedure has been used widely in the management of pregnancies considered at high risk of pret...