[Primary and secondary cerclage in high-risk pregnant women: Influence on prolongation of pregnancy and preterm birth].

Introduction: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cerclage in women with previous late miscarriages or premature births. The primary aim was to prolong pregnancy and achieve a term delivery. Secondarily, it was investigated whether an intervention after an early pathological 75-g-oGTT result influences these endpoints.

Does structured obstetric management play a role in the delivery mode and neonatal outcome of twin pregnancies?

Purpose: While the optimal delivery method of twin pregnancies is debated, the rate of cesarean deliveries is increasing. This retrospective study evaluates delivery methods and neonatal outcome of twin pregnancies during two time periods and aims to identify predictive factors for the delivery outcome.

Methods: 553 twin pregnancies were identified in the institutional database of the University Women's Hospital Freiburg, Germany.