Journal of Fertilization: In Vitro - IVF-Worldwide, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics & Stem Cell Biol
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Philip K Rowlands

Publications

• Case Report
  Preconception Laparoscopic Cervical Cerclage: The Preferred Technique for Cervical Incompetence?
  Author(s): Kedar R Jape, Philip K Rowlands and John L Yovich Kedar R Jape, Philip K Rowlands and John L Yovich
  
  Objective: To explore the ease and effectiveness of placing a cervical suture preconception using a laparoscopic technique. Design: A case study with systematic literature review. Setting: PIVET Medical Centre, a private facility providing comprehensive services over 35 years in gynaecology, andrology and reproductive endocrinology for infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. Patients: Case report of a 35 year old woman with recurrent mid-trimester pregnancy losses and well-define cervical incompetence. Intervention: Preconception placement of cervical suture by laparoscopic trans-abdominal cerclage (LTAC) as a day case. Main outcome measure: Details of ensuing pregnancy. Results: Conception without delay an.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2375-4508.1000164

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