McDonald versus Shirodkar cerclage technique in women requiring a prophylactic cerclage: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Abstract Background Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of death in children under five years. Spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB) is the major cause of preterm delivery. The key risk factors for SPTB are women who have a short cervix and women who have had previous preterm birth. Cervical cerclag...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | Systematic Reviews |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01679-5 |