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cervical insufficien
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A painless dilitation of the cervix w/o contractions due to a structural or functional defect of cervix | Cervical insufficiency |
| 3 factors that contribute to cervical insufficiency | 1. Congenital (women exposed to DES) 2. Acquired (infection, trauma, hx multiple birth) 3) Biochemical (hormone relaxin ) |
| Cervical effacement of cervical insufficiency is seen on ultrasound as ________ | funneling |
| Cerclage procedure | surgical procedure where a stich is placed in cervix to prevent premature birth |
| Rx for women with cervical insufficiency | Bedrest Progesterone supplementation Antibiotic therapy Anti-inflammatory drugs |
| Prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor used for tocolysis is______ | Indocin |