OBJECTIVE:
To observe the effect of the emergency cervical cerclage on the duration of pregnancy in the patient with cervical insufficiency
METHOD:
Thirteen pregnant women between 22-28 th gestational age treated with emergency cerclage were included in the study. Mc Donald technic was perfomed to in all patients.
RESULTS:
Among the patients,7 women were delivered between 25-32th weeks, and 4 patients were followed beyond the 34th week.
CONCLUSION:
Ultrasonographic screening to determine cervical insufficiency among the patient in the risk group should be done at 14-20th weeks for the first time. Emergency cerclage can be considered in patient without contractions or chorioamnionitis, if there is any evidence of cervical dilatation at pelvic examination.
Keywords: Emergency cerclage, cervical insufficiency, preterm labour