Table 3 Neonatal outcomes of the newborns according to cerclage indications
History-indicated cerclage (n = 36) | Ultrasound-indicated cerclage (n = 16) | Physical examination-indicated cerclage (n = 12) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birth weight (g) | 2500 ± 967 | 2645 ± 814 | 1912 ± 1232 | 0.129 |
LBW (< 2500 g) | 13 (36.1%) | 5 (31.2%) | 8 (66.6%) | 0.118 |
APGAR < 7 at 1st minute | 10 (27.7%) | 3 (18.7%) | 7 (58.3%) | 0.065 |
APGAR < 7 at 5th minute | 5 (13.9%) | 2 (12.5%) | 4 (33.3%) | 0.256 |
NICU admisson | 15 (41.6%) | 6 (37.5%) | 7 (58.3%) | 0.508 |
Neonatal mortality | 3 (8.3%) | 0 | 2 (16.6%) | 0.262 |