Which of the following is consistent with a decision to perform a cerclage?: (A) Uterine contractions, (B) Cervix dilated to 3 cm, (C) Uterine bleeding, (D) Gestation of 26 weeks
Answer is B. The treatment of the apparently incompetent cervix is surgical and consists of reinforcing the weak cervix by some kind of purse-string suture.It is best performed after the first trimester, but before cervical dilatation of 4 cm, if possible.Bleeding, infection and uterine contractions are contraindications to surgery