Effectiveness of combined vaginal progesterone and cervical cerclage in preventing preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Introduction Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of death in children under 5 years. Preventive therapies targeted towards women with risk factors such as a prior PTB or a short cervix reduce the rate of PTB. Cervical cerclage, vaginal progesterone and a combination of the two have been used wi...

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Main Authors: Rosanna C Diacci, Ashad Issah, Kimberley P Williams, Liam McAuliffe, Anne-Marie Aubin, Jack E McAuliffe, Jason Phung, Carol A Wang, Craig E Pennell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e050086.full