Abstract:
:The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of antenatal corticosteroid therapy in multiple pregnancy on the incidence and severity of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Twenty-two women with twin, 12 with triplet and 2 with quadruplet pregnancies and an emergency group of 20 mothers with twin pregnancies, who only had one course of dexamethasone, were compared with controls. Corticosteroid therapy was associated with a reduction in moderate to severe RDS in all groups (twins p < 0.01, triplets and quadruplets p < 0.008) and the emergency group with dexamethasone therapy (p < 0.036) when compared to their individual controls. Dexamethasone reduced the duration of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit of the emergency twin group (p < 0.01). Neonatal birth weights were significantly less in all groups treated with repeated doses in comparison to the controls.
journal_name
Gynecol Obstet Investjournal_title
Gynecologic and obstetric investigationauthors
Al-Yatama MK,Al Essa M,Omu AE,Al-Shamali I,Egbase P,Rashwan Ndoi
10.1159/000052936keywords:
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Has Abstractpub_date
2001-01-01 00:00:00pages
26-33issue
1eissn
0378-7346issn
1423-002Xpii
52936journal_volume
52pub_type
杂志文章abstract::25 singleton pregnancies were terminated by cesarean section between 28 and 33 weeks of gestation because of suspected growth retardation and abnormal unstressed cardiotocograms. Only infants with birth weights below the tenth centile were considered. 17 survived and were neurologically examined at 2.5-7 years of age....
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000299030
更新日期:1985-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Fetal atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is uncommon and little is known regarding its prevalence and clinical significance. In this report we describe 2 cases of fetal ASA diagnosed by ultrasonography. They were referred for examination because of fetal tachyarrhythmia in 1 case, and polyhydramnios in the other. The first ...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000010256
更新日期:2000-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000010328
更新日期:2000-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to investigate the in vivo magnetic resonance spectroscopy features of uterine leiomyomas using long echo time and to characterize the spectral patterns of these lesions. METHODS:We calculated metabolites in 15 patients with uterine leiomyomas and myometrium of 20 healthy control...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000080020
更新日期:2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Receptor sites for 7 FITC-conjugated lectins were examined on preimplantation mouse embryos at various stages of development: zygotes; 2; 6-8 cells; morulae; blastocyst; expanded blastocyst, and isolated inner cell mass. In order to determine the solidity of the binding, the embryos were incubated with lectins, washed...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000298787
更新日期:1987-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To analyze the effects and potential benefits of a single midcycle dose of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) prior to human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) administration during unstimulated in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. METHODS:Twenty-five cycles from 20 patients receiving 150 IU of FSH 42-44 h and 10,00...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000291825
更新日期:1997-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND/AIMS:Dyslipidemia is common in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) irrespective of age. Our aim was to investigate soluble tumor necrosis factor like weak inducer of apoptosis (sTWEAK), a cardiovascular risk marker in PCOS, and to determine if it is associated with dyslipidemia in youth. METHODS:A p...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000447590
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The possibility to predict a large infant during pregnancy was assessed using data from a prospective cohort study of 537 singleton pregnancies with term deliveries. Maternal characteristics, symphysis fundal height and ultrasound measurements were used in multivariate analyses for the prediction of an infant with a b...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000292658
更新日期:1993-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000293032
更新日期:1991-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::To evaluate a new reflectance photometer (Accusport) for blood lactate determination, a prospective non-interventional study was performed on blood obtained from the umbilical cord artery immediately after delivery of the baby in 109 consecutive women. For each sample, the results of cord arterial blood lactate values...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000009919
更新日期:1998-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the influence on fertility and pregnancy outcome in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) patients after a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) or cold-knife conization (CKC). METHODS:269 patients with CIN-II-III who wanted to conceive were prospectively ...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1159/000360538
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000091497
更新日期:2006-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The electric activity of the ovary was studied in 13 female mongrel dogs aiming at characterizing a normal electro-oophorogram (EOOG). Two monopolar silver-silver chloride electrodes were sutured under anesthesia to the ovary of the bitches which were in the anestrus phase of the estrous cycle. A daily recording sessi...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000010012
更新日期:1998-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The study's objective was to determine if using human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) as a timing method for intrauterine insemination (IUI) in patients who make mature follicles but have cervical factor problems has a negative effect on pregnancy rates (PRs) (possibly by releasing an immature oocyte), or increases the r...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000292447
更新日期:1994-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:We report a case of a mixed clear cell and endometrioid carcinoma arising in parietal endometriosis. METHODS:A 46-year-old woman presented a second recurrence of parietal endometriosis. An extensive surgical resection of the tumor was then carried out. RESULTS:Histological analysis revealed heterogeneous tissues ...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000096437
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND/AIMS:A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTS) enzymes take part in extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling which has been shown to contribute to the ovulation and follicular functions. We aimed to compare serum levels of ADAMTS-19 in patients with different fertility situations. ...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000490665
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The influence of metronidazole on some strains of facultatively anaerobic bacteria was studied. In high doses similar to those used for local treatment the growth of some strains was clearly suppressed, moreover there was an inhibition of hemolysis in hemolytic strains even when they were found to be resistant to the ...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000300975
更新日期:1978-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy, feasibility, operative time and possible complications of a modified technique of hysteroscopic removal of large submucus myomata versus traditional morcellation technique, and to assess the efficacy of preoperative sonohysterography (SHG). DESIGN:A prospective comparative study. SE...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000074451
更新日期:2003-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To compare the qualitative (QL) and quantitative (QN) levels of betahCG in cervicovaginal secretions as predictors of preterm birth. METHODS:The study included 100 women. QL and QN assays were done with velocit kit and ELISA, respectively. RESULTS:A positive QL assay had sensitivity of 78%, specificity 95%,...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000189917
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Human seminal plasma from normal or patients with abnormal parameters of the ejaculates contains an inhibitory material that expresses potent in vitro inhibitory activity on PHA-M-induced blast transformation and NK activity. Using the test of inhibition of NK activity, the semen samples from individuals with higher c...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000298834
更新日期:1987-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000371760
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Placental proteins such as human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), Schwangerschaftsprotein 1 (SP1) and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) are found in the blood of pregnant women and in subjects suffering from cancer. They can also be found in the blood of healthy non-pregnant women and in the seminal fluid o...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000298985
更新日期:1985-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND/AIM:We aimed to assess the value of early laparoscopic therapy in management of tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) or pelvic abscess. METHODS:This was a retrospective study of all consecutive patients who were initially diagnosed with TOA or pelvic abscess at the local hospital between January 2010 and December 201...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000493855
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:To compare the vaginal route and laparoscopic suture for vaginal cuff closure (VCC) in patients undergoing a total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH). METHODS:A total of 471 women who required hysterectomy were allocated to two groups. 261 women had TLH via VCC by the vaginal route and 210 women had TLH via VC...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000316052
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The objective of the present study was to compare the rate of embryo cleavage after oocyte insemination with capacitated spermatozoa in the presence or absence of follicular fluid. In the first experiment, a total of 67 oocytes were inseminated with spermatozoa which had been submitted to part of the capacitation proc...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000292545
更新日期:1994-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::We immunohistologically studied the hepatic tissue sections in cases with the syndrome of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP syndrome; n = 2) and acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP; n = 2) compared to necropsy controls. Unlike in the AFLP cases, a marked infiltration of neutrophils in liver ...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000292053
更新日期:1996-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::We analyzed 81 ovarian cancers for loss of heterozygosity (LOH) on 10q23 and for mutations in PTEN. LOH was common among the endometrioid (43%) and serous (28%) cancers, but was infrequent among the other histological subtypes. Somatic PTEN mutations were detected in seven (21%) endometrioid cancers and the mutation i...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1159/000052877
更新日期:2000-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The essential metal copper, zinc and iron content in starved virgin and pregnant rat tissue has been studied. The copper content of the whole rat, which was actually increased in pregnant rats, decreased in starved pregnant rats. The differences were significant in 19-day pregnant rats. The total copper content of the...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000293737
更新日期:1988-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Serum squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCCa) concentrations were determined by a radioimmunoassay kit before and during the treatment of 50 patients with cervical carcinoma: 44 with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and 6 with adenocarcinoma. The positivity rate of SCCa was 50% (52% for SCC and 33% for adenocarcinoma). Th...
journal_title:Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1159/000292993
更新日期:1991-01-01 00:00:00