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DOI: 10.1055/a-1812-5608
Impact of Preoperative Cervical Length on Pregnancy Outcome in Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome


Abstract
Objective To evaluate the impact of preoperative cervical length on pregnancy outcome in monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies complicated by twin-twin transfusion syndrome that underwent laser surgery or cord occlusion.
Materials and Methods Retrospective study of 330 patients stratified by preoperative cervical length (≥25 mm, 16–24 mm,≤15 mm). Maternal characteristics, operative data, and pregnancy outcomes were compared between the cervical length groups as well as between the subgroups of patients with a cervical length≤15 mm according to management (expectant vs. cerclage).
Results A preoperative cervical length≥25 mm was observed in 82% (n=271) of cases, 16–24 mm in 9% (n=29), and≤15 mm in 9% (n=30). Patients with a preoperative cervical length≤15 mm showed shorter median procedure-to-delivery interval (5.5 weeks vs. 11.6 (16–24 mm) vs. 13.0 (≥25 mm); p<0.001); lower median gestational age at delivery (29.5 weeks vs. 34.3 (16–24 mm) vs. 33.4 (≥25 mm); p<0.001); higher rate of preterm delivery<32 weeks (78 vs. 20% (16–24 mm) vs. 31% (≥25 mm); p<0.001); and lower neonatal survival rate of at least one twin (70 vs. 88% (16–24 mm) vs. 93% (≥25 mm); p<0.001). Outcome of patients with a preoperative cervical length≤15 mm was similar regardless of management.
Conclusion Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies complicated by twin-twin transfusion syndrome with a preoperative cervical length≤15 mm showed a higher rate of preterm delivery<32 weeks and lower neonatal survival. The role of a cervical cerclage remains unclear.
Publication History
Received: 29 November 2021
Accepted after revision: 29 March 2022
Article published online:
11 May 2022
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