Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Transabdominal Cervical Cerclage (TAC) for the prevention of miscarriage. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2013 Authors' conclusions Cervical incompetence is painless dilation of the cervix without uterine contractions. The diagnosis
is based on a history of second- or early third-trimester pregnancy loss or preterm birth following
painless cervical dilation. Approximately 0.1% to 1.0% of pregnancies are complicated by cervical
incompetence. Cervical incompetence frequently recurs, and early or prophylactic treatment is
commonly undertaken in women with a known or suspected history of the disorder. Cervical
incompetence is frequently idiopathic, but also may be associated with surgery, trauma to the
cervix, or intrauterine exposure to diethylstilbestrol. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Abortion, Habitual; Cerclage, Cervical; Female; Humans; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32013000842 Date abstract record published 13/11/2013 |
