OBJECTIVE
To compare the outcomes of cervicoisthmic cerclage (CI) using traditional transabdominal (TA) approach versus the lesser utilized transvaginal (TV) approach.
STUDY DESIGN
A retrospective cohort study of women who underwent placement of a CI cerclage.
RESULTS
Prior to CI placement, the abdominal group had a total of 100 pregnancies that continued beyond the first trimester and had 27 (27%) surviving infants. After cerclage placement, there were 34 pregnancies and 24 (71%) surviving infants. Before cerclage placement, the vaginal group had a total of 90 pregnancies that continued beyond the first trimester and had 11 (12%) surviving infants. After cerclage placement, there were 29 pregnancies and 20 (69%) surviving infants.
The vaginal cerclage group had a significantly shorter mean operative time of 33 minutes versus 69 minutes, and shorter hospital stay, 0.5 days compared to 3.2 days.
CONCLUSION
Both TV and TA CI cerclage offers select patients with cervical insufficiency improved rates of neonatal survival. The transvaginal placement of a CI has less morbidity than the transabdominal approach with a comparable neonatal survival rate.
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