2026/03/25 by Madison Phung, Lisa Dawes
Immunology and Microbiology · Medicine · #Cervical Cancer and HPV Research #Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis #Reproductive tract infections research
paper · doi:10.1111/ajo.70115
openalex publication_date 2026/03/25 · openalex created_date 2026/03/26 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/25
ABSTRACT A rescue cervical cerclage is an emergency procedure aimed to prolong pregnancy and reduce the risk of preterm birth for women with an open cervix. This retrospective study assessed risk factors, perioperative management and outcomes for all attempted rescue cerclage over 3 years in a large tertiary hospital in Australia. Data were obtained from maternity and hospital‐level records. Thirty pregnancies were included, with 27 rescue cerclage performed. Women with rescue cerclage had continuation of pregnancy for a mean of 9.5 weeks, with low rates of perioperative complications, and a mean gestation at birth of 30 +4 weeks.