Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2024
A 27-year-old woman at 17 weeks of her pregnancy has been hospitalized for treatment. She has a history of two spontaneous miscarriages. Bimanual examination reveals that her uterus is enlarged to 17 weeks of pregnancy, the cervix is shortened, and the opening allows inserting a fingertip. The woman was diagnosed with cervico-isthmic insufficiency. Specify the further tactics of managing this patient.
Answer options
- Perform amniocentesis
- Provide tocolytic therapy
- Provide hormonal therapy
- Apply cervical stitch
- Terminate the pregnancy
Correct answer
Apply cervical stitch
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