Use of a uniconcave balloon in emergency cerclage

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Jan;212(1):114.e1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.07.022. Epub 2014 Jul 18.

Abstract

Pushing bulging fetal membranes back into the uterine cavity effectively without rupture of fetal membranes during emergency cerclage is a concern to obstetricians. We have developed a new uniconcave balloon device for repositioning fetal membranes into the uterus during emergency cerclage. Our technique can be accomplished easily with few complications.

Keywords: cervical insufficiency; emergency cerclage; uniconcave balloon.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerclage, Cervical / instrumentation*
  • Emergency Treatment*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans