Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1998 Dec;41(12):3077-3080.

Management of Incompetent Cervix and Bulging Fetal Membrane by Modified Shirodkar Method

• Lee JY
• Park CW
• Jang PR
• Park YS
• Kim YK
• Yoon TS

Abstract

Two patients, bulging fetal membrane accompanied with cervical dilatation & effacement in the late second-trimester, were treated by modified Shirodkar method. Pregnancies were prolonged effectively and viable fetuses were delivered in both cases. Our cases may help make objective decision prior to attempting cerclage placement when cervix is markedly dilated and something should be done to save pregnancy.

Keyword

Bulging fetal membrane; Modified Shirodkar; Incompetent cervix

MeSH Terms

Cervix Uteri
Extraembryonic Membranes*
Female
Fetus
Humans
Labor Stage, First
Pregnancy
Uterine Cervical Incompetence*