Table 4 Clinical characteristics and pregnancy outcomes of patients with funneling at UKM Medical Center from 1st January 2013 until 31st December 2019, n = 12
Insertion type, n (%) | |
Elective | 3 (25.0) |
Emergency | 9 (75.0) |
Mean cervical length at insertion ± SD, (mm) | 19.9 ± 6.4 |
Median gestation at insertion, weeks (IQR) | 21.0 (18.0–24.3) |
Subsequent management, n (%) | |
Outpatient | 2 (16.7) |
Inpatient | 6 (50.0) |
Mixed | 4 (33.3) |
Combination with progestogen, n (%) | |
Proluton | 9 (75.0) |
Uterogestan | 2 (16.7) |
Complications, n (%) | |
Diabetes | 9 (75.0) |
Thyroid disorders | 2 (16.7) |
Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes | 1 (8.3) |
Birth outcome, n (%) | |
> 37 weeks gestation | 7 (58.3) |
Preterm livebirth (24+ 0 to 36+ 6) | 3 (25.0) |
Miscarriage | 2 (16.7) |
Total birth ≥34 weeks gestation | 8 (66.7) |
Median birthweight, (g) (IQR) | 2775.0 (1285.0–2962.5) |
Live birthweight, (g), n (%) | |
≥ 2000 | 7 (70.0) |
1500–1990 | 1 (10.0) |
1000–1490 | 2 (20.0) |
NICU admission, n (%) | 3 (30.0) |