RCT | Monofilament suture is no better than braided suture to improve pregnancy outcomes after vaginal cervical cerclage.

Monofilament suture versus braided suture thread to improve pregnancy outcomes after vaginal cervical cerclage (C-STICH): a pragmatic randomised, controlled, phase 3, superiority trial – The Lancet

Invited Commentary: Suture choice for cervical cerclage – The Lancet (free registration required)

News Release: Single stranded suture threads could prevent pregnancy infection complications, C-STICH trial finds – University of Birmingham

Video Summary: Major trial finds purse-string wire in surgery can reduce miscarriage and stillbirth – University of Birmingham

Commentary: Monofilament Suture Not Superior for Vaginal Cervical Cerclage – HealthDay

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Vaginal cervical cerclage is performed to prevent pregnancy loss and preterm birth.

In this trial, researchers assessed the effect on pregnancy loss of using a monofilament suture thread compared with braided suture thread: https://t.co/kBgGGn5D4L

— The Lancet (@TheLancet) October 27, 2022