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Uterine Cervical Incompetence

Incompetent UTERINE CERVIX is usually diagnosed in the second trimester of PREGNANCY. It is characterized by passive painless cervical dilation in the absence of UTERINE CONTRACTION; BLEEDING; INFECTION; and sometimes with the amniotic sac (AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE) bulging through the partially dilated cervix. Left untreated, this condition may lead to premature pregnancy loss, such as HABITUAL ABORTION.
Also Known As:
Incompetent Cervix; Cervical Incompetence, Uterine; Cervices, Incompetent; Cervix, Incompetent; Incompetence, Cervix; Incompetence, Uterine Cervical; Incompetent Cervices; Cervix Incompetence
Networked: 73 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 7 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Rupture
2. Premature Obstetric Labor (Premature Labor)
3. Uterine Hemorrhage (Uterine Bleeding)
4. Placenta Previa
5. Hemorrhage

Experts

1. Butt, Kimberly: 2 articles (02/2018 - 05/2011)
2. Crane, Joan M: 2 articles (02/2018 - 05/2011)
3. Lim, Kenneth: 2 articles (02/2018 - 05/2011)
4. Aragona, Michele: 1 article (02/2021)
5. Baronti, Walter: 1 article (02/2021)
6. Battini, Lorella: 1 article (02/2021)
7. Bertolotto, Alessandra: 1 article (02/2021)
8. Bianchi, Cristina: 1 article (02/2021)
9. Bottone, Pietro: 1 article (02/2021)
10. Del Prato, Stefano: 1 article (02/2021)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Uterine Cervical Incompetence:
1. PolyestersIBA
2. ElastinIBA
3. Diethylstilbestrol (Stilbestrol)FDA Link
4. IsoxsuprineFDA Link
5. Hormones (Hormone)IBA
6. Fibronectins (Fibronectin)IBA
7. CollagenIBA
8. DinoprostIBA
9. Tocolytic Agents (Tocolytics)IBA
10. SiliconesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Cervical Cerclage
2. Pessaries
3. Therapeutics
4. Obstetric Surgical Procedures
5. Sutures (Suture)