title: Cerclage: Indications and Patient Counseling.
abstract: Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure to prevent preterm birth. There are currently 3 main indications, based on either history, ultrasound, or physical exam changes.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania †Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roman
authors.forename: Anju
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Suhag
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Berghella
mesh_terms: D023802:Cerclage, Cervical; D054791:Cervical Length Measurement; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D010808:Physical Examination; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D047928:Premature Birth / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055502:Secondary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D002581:Uterine Cervical Incompetence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*