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ArticleCureus2024

Perinatal Outcomes Associated With the Modified Shirodkar Cervical Cerclage Technique.

Ramiro Hidalgo Yánez, Diana M Solorzano Alcivar, Santiago Chavez Iza

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Ramiro Hidalgo YánezObstetrics and Gynecology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito, ECU.
Diana M Solorzano AlcivarObstetrics and Gynecology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito, ECU.
Santiago Chavez IzaObstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital de Especialidades Carlos Andrade Marín, Quito, ECU.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe objective of this study was to describe demographic and clinical characteristics and surgical and neonatal results related to the modified Shirodkar cervical cerclage technique. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis was an observational descriptive and retrospective study. Data was called from anonymized medical records of women who were pregnant and diagnosed with cervical incompetence and who had also undergone cervical cerclage procedures using the modified Shirodkar technique. The variables recorded included demographics such as the maternal age of patients, clinical features like obstetric history, physical examination, and ultrasound findings, and surgical and neonatal outcomes. The qualitative variables were processed using frequencies and percentages, and the quantitative variables were obtained through median, interquartile range, mean, and standard deviation.

resultsOur study included 39 anonymized medical records. The main indication for cervical cerclage placement was prophylactic (56%). The median gestational age at cerclage placement was 16 weeks, with a median gestational age at birth of 38 weeks; only 13% had complications related to prematurity, and 5% were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit.

conclusionThe modified Shirodkar technique is associated with favorable surgical, maternal, and neonatal outcomes.

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cervical cerclagecervical incompetenceshirodkar cerclageshirodkar modified techniqueshirodkar stitch

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PMID39040784
PMCPMC11262728

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