The Arabin pessary to prevent preterm birth in women with a twin pregnancy and a short cervix: the STOPPIT 2 RCT

The Arabin pessary to prevent preterm birth in women with a twin pregnancy and a short cervix: the STOPPIT 2 RCT

Background: Preterm birth is common in twins and accounts for significant mortality and morbidity. There are no effective preventative treatments. Some studies have suggested that, in twin pregnancy complicated by a short cervix, the Arabin pessary, which fits around the cervix and can be inserted a...

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Main Authors: Jane E Norman, John Norrie, Graeme MacLennan, David Cooper, Sonia Whyte, Sushila Chowdhry, Sarah Cunningham-Burley, Aileen R Neilson, Xue W Mei, Joel BE Smith, Andrew Shennan, Stephen C Robson, Steven Thornton, Mark D Kilby, Neil Marlow, Sarah J Stock, Philip R Bennett, Jane Denton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2021-07-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Subjects:
twin pregnancy
preterm birth
preterm labour
cervical pessary
randomised trial
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta25440

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hta25440

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