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Removal of cervical conn. Some have recommended prophylactic cerclage after CKC, but studies do not show a benefit. Uncontrolled studies of cryotherapy have not demonstrated incr. Controlled studies examining pregnancy outcome have not demonstrated an increase in preterm deliveries or pregnancy complications. Several controlled studies of pregnancy outcomes following LEEP have failed to note any difference in gestational age, birth weight, or cesarean deliveries.