Transabdominal Cerclage.

The transabdominal cerclage procedure was first introduced 50 years ago as an approach in those patients who had failed transvaginal cerclage. We review the history, indications, surgical technique, complications, and reported outcomes of the procedure. The procedure has evolved over time in its application and risks appear to be less than previously perceived.

Neonatal functional lung maturity relative to gestational age at delivery, fetal growth, and pregnancy characteristics in triplet births.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if functional lung maturity (FtLM) of triplets was affected by differentiating factors within the triplet set.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of triplets. Data were collected on maternal, pregnancy and neonatal characteristics and FtLM was determined, based on selected neonatal outcomes.