Abstract
Article: Can Cervical Cerclage Prevent Umbilical Cord Prolapse in Patients With Funic Presentation?
Authors: B. Petrikovsky, MD, PhD, M. Terrani, MD, A. Dillon, RDMS, and L. Sichinava, MD, DSC
Category: OB/GYN [OB]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Can Cervical Cerclage Prevent Umbilical Cord Prolapse in Patients With Funic Presentation?” you will be able to:
Understand umbilical cord prolapse and the associated risks
Recognize the relationship between funic cord presentation and umbilical cord prolapse
Describe the role of cervical cerclage in the prevention of umbilical cord prolapse
In what percentage of pregnancies does umbilical cord prolapse occur? 0.05%–0.09% 0.17%–0.62% 1.2%–2.7% 3.1%–3.9%
In this study, what was the range of the maternal age of subjects? 22–29 years 16–36 years 19–36 years 25–35 years
What was the mean gestational age of the fetuses in this study at the time of diagnosis of funic presentation? 28 weeks 31 weeks 35 weeks 39 weeks
Who originally introduced cervical cerclage as a means to prevent second-trimester pregnancy loss? McDonald McAllister Schultz Yeomans
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for the placement of a cervical cerclage? Placenta previa Uterine fibroids Oligohydramnios Fetal demise
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