Table 2.
Pregnancy outcomes
| Elective group | Urgent group | Emergency group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 112) | (n = 16) | (n = 17) | |
| GA of cerclage placement (weeks) | 13.7 ± 1.7 | 18.6 ± 3.7 | 20.7 ± 4.0 |
| Intra-op complication very short cervix | 34 (30.4 %) | 5 (31.3 %) | 5 (29.4 %) |
| Complications till delivery | |||
| None | 71 (63.4 %) | 10 (62.5 %) | 9 (52.9 %) |
| Contractions | 24 (21.4 %) | 5 (31.3 %) | 5 (29.4 %) |
| PROM | 8 (7.1 %) | 1 (6.3 %) | 3 (17.7 %) |
| Prolongation of pregnancy (weeks) | 22.28 ± 5.06 | 16.87 ± 4.84 | 11.65 ± 8.16 |
| Mean GA at delivery (weeks) | 36.0 ± 5.1 | 35.7 ± 5.1 | 32.4 ± 7.1 |
| No. of cases delivered at >36 weeks | 81 (79.4 %) | 11 (73.3 %) | 8 (47.1 %) |
| Avg. Baby weight (grams) | 2836 ± 844 | 2637 ± 994 | 2111 ± 903 |
| Baby weight <1500 g | 10 (9.8 %) | 2 (13.3 %) | 5 (33.3 %) |
| Mode of delivery | |||
| Vaginal | 82 (73.2 %) | 13 (81.3 %) | 14 (82.4 %) |
| LSCS | 30 (26.8 %) | 3 (18.8 %) | 3 (17.7 %) |
| APGAR at 1 min | 7.7 ± 0.8 | 7.6 ± 0.5 | 7.2 ± 1.7 |
| APGAR at 5 min | 8.9 ± 0.4 | 8.9 ± 0.3 | 8.9 ± 0.4 |
GA gestational age, PROM premature rupture of membranes, LSCS lower segment caesarean section