Cervical cerclage to prevent preterm delivery

References

Citations

  1. Haas DM (2008). Preterm birth, search date June 2007. Online version of BMJ Clinical Evidence: www.clinicalevidence.com.



Author: Sandy Jocoy, RN Last Updated: January 14, 2009
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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