Cerclage in unduly dilated cervix

Case report

English

Abdul-Ghani Badri, Abdulla El Jaly, Latifa Ben Abdulla

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, TMC, Tripoli, Libya

JMJ Vol. 1, No. 1 (June 2001): 50

Abstract

A 24-year-old woman para 1+0 with a history of secondary infertility for 6 years presented with mild cramping lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. She had a twin pregnancy at 18 weeks that was achieved with clomophene citrate. Examination revealed dialated cervix (3-4 cm) and in view of her past history and strong patient’s desire a cerclage is done for her.

Keywords: Cerclage, dilated cervix

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