Emergency cerclage: What do the data really show?

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While cervical incompetence is an important contributor to many preterm births before 28 weeks, cerclage is not always the appropriate remedy. Candidates should be selected with care and the procedure contemplated only after consideration of benefits and risks to both mother and fetus and in-depth patient counseling.

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