O.V. YAKOVLEVA, A.G. YASHCHUK, A.V. MASLENNIKOV, A.A. TYURINA, R.R. ZAGIDULLINA

Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa

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Yakovleva O.V. — post-graduate student of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with an IDPO course

Address: 3 Lenin St., Russian Federation, Ufa, 450000, tel.: +7-927-637-75-00, e-mail: olgayakov-leva@mail.ru

The purpose — to compare the effectiveness of cerclage to reduce the frequency of preterm birth when using non-absorbable suture material in the form of a braided silk thread (4 mm) and a braided tape (5 mm), as well as to identify the frequency of complications when using them.

Material and methods. A retrospective analysis of cases and childbirth was conducted, as well as the analysis of own experience of applying cerclage with various suture materials in patients with isthmic-cervical insufficiency. A total of 157 patients were examined. Pregnancy outcomes, neonatal outcomes, and post-suture complications were evaluated.

Results. 157 women were given cerclage at gestation periods of 14 to 23 weeks. There was no significant difference in the choice of suture material relative to the duration of pregnancy. Cerclage with thread was performed in 92 patients (58,6%) — group 1 and 65 patients were sutured with tape (41,4%) — group 2. Preterm birth occurred in 28 patients of the 2^nd comparison group (18%) and 45 patients of the 1^st group (29%). The duration of pregnancy in preterm birth was comparable in both groups.

Conclusions. The study found that preterm birth after cerclage using a braided tape occurred less frequently than with the use of a braided silk thread. There were no significant differences in neonatal outcomes in the comparison groups. Complications after cerclage, such as suture and cervical rupture, were found only in the group of women who underwent surgery using a woven silk thread.

Key words: cerclage of the cervix, cerclage tape, cerclage thread, premature birth.

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