Pessary or Progesterone to Prevent Preterm delivery in women with short cervical length: the Quadruple P randomised controlled trial

Pessary or Progesterone to Prevent Preterm delivery in women with short cervical length: the Quadruple P randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Preterm birth is in quantity and in severity the most important topic in obstetric care in the developed world. Progestogens and cervical pessaries have been studied as potential preventive treatments with conflicting results. So far, no study has compared both treatments. Method...

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Main Authors: Maud D. van Zijl, Bouchra Koullali, Christiana A. Naaktgeboren, Ewoud Schuit, Dick J. Bekedam, Etelka Moll, Martijn A. Oudijk, Wilhelmina M. van Baal, Marjon A. de Boer, Henricus Visser, Joris van Drongelen, Flip W. van de Made, Karlijn C. Vollebregt, Moira A. Muller, Mireille N. Bekker, Jozien T. J. Brons, Marieke Sueters, Josje Langenveld, Maureen T. Franssen, Nico W. Schuitemaker, Erik van Beek, Hubertina C. J. Scheepers, Karin de Boer, Eveline M. Tepe, Anjoke J. M. Huisjes, Angelo B. Hooker, Evelyn C. J. Verheijen, Dimitri N. Papatsonis, Ben Willem J. Mol, Brenda M. Kazemier, Eva Pajkrt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Preterm birth
Singletons
Multiples
Prevention
Pessary
Progesterone
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1454-x

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