title: [Polyester tendon for atraumatic cervical suture during pregnancy].
abstract: There are presented the attempts of operative treatment of so called habitual abortions resulting from uterine cervix insufficiency. Two groups of operations were distinguished, based on the methods of Shirodkar and McDonald. Advantages and disadvantages of these operations, and their modifications used in obstetrical clinical practice are discussed. The importance of the selection of suitable material for the suture was pointed out. The authors developed an atraumatic needle provided with a polyester tendon. There are shown advantageous clinical resutls in 56 patients, out of whom 48 have given birth to viable children. Abortions occurred in 3 cases, premature deliveries in 3 and immature deliveries in 2.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011108:Polymers; D011247:Pregnancy; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D002581:Uterine Cervical Incompetence / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers
vernacular_title: Sciegno poliestrowe do atraumatycznego szwu szyjkowego w ciaźy