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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Main Authors: Ashad Issah, Rosanna Diacci, Kimberley P. Williams, Anne-Marie Aubin, Liam McAuliffe, Jason Phung, Carol Wang, Panos Maouris, Craig E. Pennell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01679-5