Cervical Cerclage :
Cervical cerclage is described as a procedure that is performed to keep the cervix closed during pregnancy. This is done to prevent premature birth of the baby because of an incompetent or weakened cervix. This procedure is recommended if the cervix has become weak due to surgeries like LEEP procedures, surgeries on cervical tissue, past miscarriages from an abnormally shaped uterus, or any past miscarriages during the second trimester. Cervical cerclage is done by applying a local anesthetic topically to numb the region, followed by stitching the cervix closed using strong sutures, and then tightening it until it is secure. The complications that may occur after cervical cerclage are damage to the cervix, infection, bleeding, premature rupture of membranes triggering preterm labor, and breaking of water before it should, scar tissue on the cervix, permanent narrowing of the cervix, cervical stenosis, and tearing of the cervix on the uterus if labor progresses even though the sutures are still intact.












