12 Questions
What is the main characteristic of premature cervical dilatation?
Dilates prematurely and cannot retain a fetus until term
Which of the following is a common symptom of premature cervical dilatation?
Pink-stained vaginal discharge
What is the usual outcome of premature cervical dilatation at around week 20 of pregnancy?
Fetus is still too immature to survive
What procedure can be performed after the loss of one child due to premature cervical dilatation to prevent it from happening in a second pregnancy?
Cervical cerclage
What might have caused premature cervical dilatation according to the text?
Older maternal age
When are purse-string sutures placed in the cervix to prevent premature cervical dilatation in a second pregnancy?
At approximately weeks 12 to 14 of pregnancy
What is the purpose of a McDonald or a Shirodkar procedure?
To prevent cervical dilatation until the end of pregnancy
How are sutures placed in a Shirodkar technique?
In a purse-string manner under the submucous layer
What material is used for sutures in a McDonald procedure?
Nylon
What is the purpose of placing cerclage sutures before a woman becomes pregnant?
To prevent miscarriage before week 14 of pregnancy
When are the sutures typically removed in cerclage procedures?
At week 37 to 38 of pregnancy
What is a possible reason for emergent cerclage sutures placed in cases of cervical dilatation with intact membranes?
To prevent preterm birth
Test your knowledge on premature cervical dilatation, previously known as an incompetent cervix, which leads to premature dilation and inability to retain a fetus until term. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and management of this condition.
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