Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1999 Sep;42(9):2081-2083.

A Case of Emergency Cerclage for Advanced Cervical Incompetence

• Kim HC
• Shin MC
• Lee MW
• Lee YM
• Lee WH

Abstract

Emergency cerclage commonly known as that performed in the setting of advanced cervical dilatation with bulging membranes and associated with significantly increased failure rates. We experienced a successful emergency cerclage for advanced incompetent internal os of cervix ( IIOC ). Pregnancy was prolonged and we delivered viable fetus. Hereby we report this case with the brief review of literature.

Keyword

Emergency Cerclage; IIOC

MeSH Terms

Cervix Uteri
Emergencies*
Female
Fetus
Labor Stage, First
Membranes
Pregnancy