title: Transvaginal cervico-isthmic cerclage: a simple approach.
abstract: In this article, we describe a relatively simple surgical option that we believe is indicated for use in cases of cervical incompetence. We discuss the advantages of this procedure to the surgeon and patient, and give details of 59 patients who have undergone this procedure one or more times over a 13-year period. A short review of the history of treatment of cervical incompetence and of recent trends for its management is also presented.
authors.affiliation: University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Duncombe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D023802:Cerclage, Cervical / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D002581:Uterine Cervical Incompetence / Q000601:surgery