Table 5.
Perinatal outcome, by indication for cerclage.
| Indication | Ultrasound | Physical examination |
|---|---|---|
| N=15 | N=8 | |
| GA at cerclage, weeks | 21+5 (17+5 to 24+3) | 22+4 (22+3 to 25+3) |
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| pPROM, n | 4/15 | 1/8 |
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| GA at pPROM, weeks | 22+6 (20+5 to 32+6) | 24+4 |
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| GA at delivery, weeks | 32+6 (20+5 to 40+6) | 31+1 (24+4 to 40+0) |
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| <28 weeks, n | 2/15 | 3/8 |
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| ≥28 weeks to <34 weeks, n | 3/15 | 5/8 |
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| ≥37 weeks, n | 3/15 | 6/8 |
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| Duration between cerclage and delivery, days |
93 (5-136) | 68 (15-108) |
GA, gestational age; pPROM, preterm premature rupture of membranes.