title: Prediction of outcomes for emergency cervical cerclage in the presence of protruding membranes.
abstract: The aim of our study is to verify whether some maternal features are related to pregnancy outcomes of emergency cerclage when membranes are protruding through the dilated cervix. We present a retrospective review of 20 cases of emergency cervical cerclage performed over a 3-year period at Al Wasl hospital, a tertiary level centre in Dubai. Analysis shows presence of membrane prolapse with infection causing rupture of membranes, to be the strongest predictor of poor outcome. Analysis also reveals a significant association between initial white blood cell count and perinatal outcome. This information is helpful in decision making and counseling patients regarding the likely outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Al Wasl Hospital, Dubai 9115, UAE.
authors.forename: Purnima
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Deb
authors.forename: Nighat
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Aftab
authors.forename: Shabana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Muzaffar