Observational studyBMC pregnancy and childbirth2021
Use of the Arabin pessary in women at high risk for preterm birth: long-term experience at a single tertiary center in Malaysia.
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Arabin Pessary Use in Women at High Risk for Preterm Birth: 7 Years' Experience in a Single Tertiary Centre
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- Reporting and risk of bias of prediction models based on machine learning methods in preterm birth: A systematic review.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2023Pooled it
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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundSpontaneous preterm birth is a global issue that contributed to perinatal morbidities and mortalities worldwide. The study aimed to describe the experience at UKM Medical Center in managing women at high risk for spontaneous preterm birth using the Arabin pessary.
methodsThis is a retrospective observational study involving 58 pregnancies from 1st January 2013 to 31st December 2019. Inclusion criteria were previous mid-trimester miscarriage and/or preterm birth, previous cervical surgery or short cervical length on routine sonogram. The demographic data, characteristics of each pregnancy and details of outcomes and management were described.
resultsThe majority of women were Malay with mean age and body mass index of 32.9 ± 4.2 years and 27.1 ± 6.3 kg/m
conclusionsInsertion of the Arabin pessary is beneficial to prevent spontaneous preterm birth in pregnant women who are at high risk. In particular, early insertion and close monitoring allows the best possible outcomes.
trial registrationThis study was retrospectively registered with ClinicalTrials.gov ( NCT04638023 ) on 20/11/2020.
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