Lea Kirstine Hansen

Sep 24, 2024 | ejog.org | Lea Kirstine Hansen |Andrew H Shennan |Graham Tydeman

AbbreviationsPTB (Preterm birth)CT (Computed tomography)SD (Standard deviation)CI (Confidence interval)KeywordsCervical cerclageSimulation trainingPremature birthTransvaginal cerclageIntroductionA cervical cerclage is a mechanical support to the incompetent cervix to prevent mid-trimester loss or preterm birth (PTB) [1]. Live training for the procedure is challenging both due to low number of cases, and the procedure itself can be difficult due to poor visualization of the operative field [2–4].