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Iqbal S, Worsley C, Bickle I, Cervical cerclage. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-100096
Cervical cerclage is a treatment that is undertaken during pregnancy to reduce the chances of preterm labour. It involves the placement of a suture around the neck of the cervix. It aims to reduce the risk of preterm birth and provides mechanical support to keep the cervix closed 1,2.
Cervical cerclage has different types and can be classified into 3:
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