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Cerclage in twin pregnancy
Is cervical cerclage necessary in twin pregnancy?
Does it really improve the chances of carrying to full term?
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No it is not mandatory
if the length of cervix is less than 2.5 cm and diameter of internal of is more than 8 millimetres only then it is advised
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Not necessary..depends on the cervical length
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Dr. Kumari Anukriti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Not necessarily. Usually chances of preterm labour is inherently there in twin pregnancy. Decision for cerclage taken on the basis of cervical length
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Dr. Ashritha Thadishetty
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Its debatable few doctors follow few doesnt and depends on cervical length
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