Cervical excision treatment increases intraamniotic infection risk

In a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology by Kacerovsky, Musilova, and Baresova, et al in July 2023 discusses the heightened risk of intraamniotic infection in women with a history of cervical excisional treatment is emphasized. The research, conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic, analyzed 765 women with singleton pregnancies complicated by preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM). Findings indicate that women with a history of cervical excisional treatment face increased risks of intraamniotic infection, microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity (MIAC) without inflammation, and early-onset neonatal sepsis. The study underscores the importance of considering these elevated risks when managing PPROM cases and recommends thorough evaluation of intraamniotic complications in women with a history of cervical excisional treatment. Read more here.