Perinatal Outcomes Associated With the Modified Shirodkar Cervical Cerclage Technique

Perinatal Outcomes Associated With the Modified Shirodkar Cervical Cerclage Technique

The objective of this study was to describe demographic and clinical characteristics and surgical and neonatal results related to the modified Shirodkar cervical cerclage technique. This was an observational descriptive and retrospective study. Data was called from anonymized medical records of wome...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 6; p. e62924
Main Authors: Hidalgo Yánez, Ramiro, Solorzano Alcivar, Diana M, Chavez Iza, Santiago
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Cureus Inc 22-06-2024
Cureus
Subjects:
Cervix
Gestational age
Hospitals
Miscarriage
Normal distribution
Obstetrics
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Pregnancy
Premature birth
Ultrasonic imaging
Ecuador
United States > US
cervical incompetence
shirodkar cerclage
cervical cerclage
shirodkar modified technique
shirodkar stitch
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Summary:The objective of this study was to describe demographic and clinical characteristics and surgical and neonatal results related to the modified Shirodkar cervical cerclage technique. This 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. Our 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. The modified Shirodkar technique is associated with favorable surgical, maternal, and neonatal outcomes.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.62924