Cerclage Characteristics
| Characteristic | All Patients, n=43 | Physical Examination–Indicated Cerclage, n=20 | Ultrasound-Indicated Cerclage, n=23 | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age at cerclage, weeks, mean ± SD | 20.4 ± 2.4 | 20.9 ± 2.0 | 19.9 ± 2.6 | 0.198 |
| Cervical length at cerclage, cm, mean ± SD | 1.53 ± 0.5 | 1.6 ± 0.4 | 1.4 ± 0.5 | 0.102 |
| Prophylactic antibiotic | 36 (83.7) | 17 (85.0) | 19 (82.6) | 1.000 |
| Indomethacin postoperatively | 32 (74.4) | 15 (75.0) | 17 (73.9) | 1.000 |
Notes: Data are presented as n (%) unless otherwise indicated.