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What is the role of a spinal or epidural block for cerclage placement?
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Painless procedure: Cerclage is done early in pregnancy to reinforce the cervix and prevent premature delivery. Often, a regional block such as spinal or epidural is chosen or anestheisia, because it numbs the area being operated on without putting the mother to sleep. Her partner or other family members can be with her if she is awake during the cerclage or amnio.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Relieve pain: Either can be used as an anesthetic to prevent pain during the procedure.
Answered 4/2/2013
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