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What is the purpose of a simple purse-string suture around the cervix during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of a simple purse-string suture around the cervix during pregnancy?
To hold the growing fetus
What is the difference between the Shirodkar Procedure and simple purse-string suture in pregnancy?
What is the difference between the Shirodkar Procedure and simple purse-string suture in pregnancy?
The suture in the Shirodkar Procedure is buried beneath the cervical mucosa and is often left in place, leading to delivery via C-section only.
What is the purpose of a Therapeutic Abortion?
What is the purpose of a Therapeutic Abortion?
To ensure the life of the mother, especially in the presence of cardiorespiratory illnesses that may endanger her life.
What is an Illegal Abortion?
What is an Illegal Abortion?
Define Fetal Demise.
Define Fetal Demise.
What are some risk factors associated with Fetal Demise?
What are some risk factors associated with Fetal Demise?
What is the purpose of immediate assessment of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of immediate assessment of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy?
What is the nature of spontaneous abortion?
What is the nature of spontaneous abortion?
What is the term for a sonogram finding of a viable pregnancy with vaginal bleeding but no cervical dilatation?
What is the term for a sonogram finding of a viable pregnancy with vaginal bleeding but no cervical dilatation?
What is the maternal age criterion for spontaneous abortion?
What is the maternal age criterion for spontaneous abortion?
What is induced abortion also known as?
What is induced abortion also known as?
Name one common cause of spontaneous abortion related to abnormal fetal development.
Name one common cause of spontaneous abortion related to abnormal fetal development.
What is the term used to describe vaginal bleeding and uterine cramping leading to cervical dilatation, with some, but not all, products of conception having been passed?
What is the term used to describe vaginal bleeding and uterine cramping leading to cervical dilatation, with some, but not all, products of conception having been passed?
When is a Missed Abortion diagnosed?
When is a Missed Abortion diagnosed?
What term refers to three or more consecutive pregnancies resulting in abortion?
What term refers to three or more consecutive pregnancies resulting in abortion?
What surgical procedure involves temporary cerclage of the incompetent cervical OS?
What surgical procedure involves temporary cerclage of the incompetent cervical OS?
What procedure is done to prevent further blood loss and anemia in cases of incomplete abortion?
What procedure is done to prevent further blood loss and anemia in cases of incomplete abortion?
When should a D&C be considered in a Missed Abortion?
When should a D&C be considered in a Missed Abortion?
