What is the Cervical Cerclage Procedure?
A cervical cerclage is a common obstetric surgical procedure performed to reinforce the cervix with stitches in cases of cervical incompetence. It is performed before the end of the second trimester or 12–24 weeks of pregnancy. There are a few cervical cerclage indications where the surgery becomes mandatory: when a woman has a history of preterm birth loss or second-trimester loss, cervical insufficiency, cervical shortening, and emergency cases of mid-pregnancy dilatation.
Types of cervical cerclage
There are two types of cervical cerclage based on the approach towards the treatment site:
1. Transvaginal Cerclage
- McDonald’s Cerclage
- Shirodkar Cerclage
2 Transabdominal Cerclage
| Procedure Name | Cervical Cerclage Procedure |
|---|---|
| Type of Surgery | Minor/Minimally Invasive Surgery |
| Type of Anaesthesia | Spinal Anaesthesia |
| Procedure Duration | <1 Hour |
| Recovery Duration | 10 Days |













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