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Using ritodrine, the remaining umbilical cord was repositioned, and an emergency cerclage was performed. Ritodrine was continuously administered post-surgery but discontinued at 24 weeks and 3 days due to improved uterine contractions. The patient later delivered a healthy baby via cesarean section at 38 weeks due to decreased fetal movement and breech presentation. 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