Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1993 Nov;72(8):640-4
Cervical conization and preterm delivery/low birth weight. A systematic review of the literature.
Authors:
Kristensen J, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen, Denmark. OBJECTIVE. Evaluate the effect of cervical conization on preterm birth/low birth weight (LBW). DESIGN. A systematic review of the literature using external or internal controls.
The typical odds ratio for preterm delivery in women with prior cervical conization using external controls was 3.23 (95% confidence interval 2.29-4.55). Using internal controls the typical odds ratio for LBW was 2.97 (95% confidence interval 1.09-8.05). Using external controls the typical odds ratio for LBW was 2.31 (95% confidence interval 1.33-3.99). CONCLUSION Please click on the required question. Thank
you for choosing to visit us. This is the personal website of David A Viniker MD FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Whipps Cross University Hospital, London - Specialist Interests - Reproductive Medicine including Infertility, PCOS, PMS, Menopause and HRT. I do hope that you find the answers to your women's health questions in the patient information and medical advice provided.Results:
. Women with cervical conization are at higher risk for preterm birth than external controls, and the surgical intervention as such is a major determining factor.















