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Cervical Incompetence and Cerclage Options by Signor Aras is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses cervical incompetence, which is premature dilation of the cervix during pregnancy before labor begins. It can complicate 0.1-2% of pregnancies and cause 15% of premature births between 16-28 weeks. While the cause is often unknown, it can be due to congenital or traumatic cervical issues. Diagnosis involves ruling out other causes of miscarriage and examining for cervical shortening or funneling on ultrasound. Cervical cerclage placement is the main treatment and can be done prophyla
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- Signor Aras
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- EN