Is Maternal Blood Procalcitonin Level a Reliable Predictor for Early Onset Neonatal Sepsis in Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes?

abstract：:By means of bacteriological, histological and immunofluorescence methods, the ascending spread of endocervically inoculated bacteria was studied in 14 pregnant sheep. 8 ewes near term were exposed to group B streptococci, Bacteroides fragilis or Streptococcus intermedius for 2-4 days. 6 other animals in mid pregnancy ...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Evaldson G,Malmborg AS,Nord CE,Ostensson K

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An extremely rare case of partial hydatidiform mole located in the right Fallopian tube was diagnosed by ultrasonography and computed tomography. The lesion was excised, and the human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) level in early morning urine fell below 1,000 IU/ml on postoperative day 11, and the serum HCG-beta level ...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Terada S,Suzuki N,Uchide K,Akasofu K

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clarify the alteration of maternal-fetal mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR) in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). METHODS:Twenty-two patients with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and 21 normal pregnant women were recruited into the present study. Of patients with ICP, 5 also experienced pregn...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Dong M,Xie X,Wang Z,He J,Zhou J,Cheng Q

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oviducts of 35 mature, white New Zealand rabbits were injured by a laser beam, using various powers from 25 to 40 W, and by a series of pulses of 1/10, 1/20 or 1/100 s duration. The contralateral oviducts served as controls and were injured at similar areas by a scalpel. The injured areas of both tubes were histologic...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： David A,Nebel L,Serr DM,Czernobilsky B,Gaton E

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the efficacies of the estrogen receptor-alpha (ER-alpha) gene polymorphisms and of the intrafollicular insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system for predicting pregnancy in in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) patients. METHODS:A total of 96 patients undergoing IVF-ET were included in thi...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Choi YS,Kim SH,Ku SY,Jee BC,Suh CS,Choi YM,Kim JG,Moon SY

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a rare case of complete hydatidiform mole with twin live fetus (CHMTF) confirmed by histopathology, flow cytometry and polymerase chain reaction techniques. No malformations were observed, fetal karyotype was normal and β-human chorionic gonadotropin levels were high (>100,000 IU/ml). The patient was infor...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Sánchez-Ferrer ML,Hernández-Martínez F,Machado-Linde F,Ferri B,Carbonel P,Nieto-Diaz A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of vulvo-vaginal complaints has always been enigmatic in obstetrics and gynecology. Patients with clear, pathognomonic symptoms end up with a proper diagnosis and treatment most of the time, but unfortunately we are now living in a world where women reach out to the Internet and readily get all informati...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Donders GGG,Ravel J,Vitali B,Netea MG,Salumets A,Unemo M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Special Programme of Research in Human Reproduction (HRP), co-sponsored by the UNDP, UNFPA, WHO, and the World Bank, is celebrating 40 years of activities with an expansion of its mandate and new co-sponsors. When it began, in 1972, the main focus was on evaluating the acceptability, effectiveness, and safety of e...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Benagiano G,d'Arcangues C,Harris Requejo J,Schafer A,Say L,Merialdi M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in sclerostin (SOST), dickkopf (DKK), secreted frizzled-related protein (sFRP) genes and bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal Korean women. METHODS:The SOST, Wnt inhibitory factor 1 (WIF1...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Lee DO,Kim H,Ku SY,Kim SH,Kim JG

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To identify predictors of paracentesis in women with severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). METHODS:In a retrospective cohort study, we assessed patient characteristics and outcome measures of women with severe OHSS Golan grade II/III from 1996 to 2010 using univariate and multivariate analyses wi...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Nouri K,Ott J,Lenart C,Walch K,Promberger R,Tempfer CB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case study of a patient with a congenital heart block associated with a left isomerism that was diagnosed during the 26th week of gestation. The mother had type 2 diabetes mellitus that was difficult to control during the early stages of the pregnancy. A fetal echocardiogram revealed an atrioventricular d...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Serikawa T,Ichikawa K,Kikuchi A,Takakuwa K,Tanaka K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the effects of caffeine ingestion during pregnancy. A total number of 9,921 healthy pregnant women with a gestational age after 24 weeks were subjected to the study. The women who drank more than 5 cups of coffee per day had a high incidence of impending abortion, premature labor, and fetuses small for gest...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Furuhashi N,Sato S,Suzuki M,Hiruta M,Tanaka M,Takahashi T

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cesarean sections were performed in 24 cases before the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy. Despite the fact that the indications for the operations were severe obstetric complications, the perinatal mortality was 25%, which should be compared to 23% for all children born in Sweden at that age., 2 of the surviving chil...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Berg T,Lindberg BS

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaginal adenosis is rare, and it is defined as the presence of metaplastic cervical or endometrial epithelium within the vaginal wall. It is associated with in utero exposition to diethylstilbestrol and a high risk of vaginal carcinomas. A case of vaginal adenosis arising in a non-diethylstilbestrol-exposed 6-year-old...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Accetta SG,Rivoire WA,Mônego HI,Vettori DV,De Oliveira Freitas DM,Edelweiss MI,Capp E

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to explore the antimicrobial activity of human follicular fluid (HFF), to test the hypothesis that different strains of the same bacterial species could display different patterns of susceptibility to antimicrobial action of HFF, and to preliminarily investigate the possible mechanism of anti...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Stepanović S,Djukić S,Veljković M,Arsić B,Garalejić E,Ranin L

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of preeclampsia (PE) is unknown, but endothelial cell injury plays a pivotal role. Moreover, there is a significantly positive association between PE and later hypertension. Apolipoprotein J (apo J) plays an important role in stabilizing cell membranes at diverse fluid-tissue interfaces and might protect ...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Chen M,Yuan Z,Shan K

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate alterations in maternal circulating angiogenin levels with advancing gestation and to assess the effect of labor stress on serum angiogenin levels in neonates delivered vaginally and by cesarean section. METHODS:The maternal circulating angiogenin concentrations were compared in 37 normotensive n...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Hayashi K,Yanagihara T,Hata T

更新日期：2000-01-01 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

authors： Fein A

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six cases with a coexistence of endometriosis and genital anomalies among 112 patients with external endometriosis and 90 patients with genital anomaly were detected. Three cases of severe endometriosis associated with uterovaginal duplication, unilateral renal agenesis and ipsilateral blind vagina and the latter in a...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Acién P

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to compare ophthalmic artery pulsatility index values from normal pregnant women with those from preeclampsia patients. The ophthalmic artery of 20 normotensive pregnant women, 7 mildly preeclamptic and 2 severely preeclamptic patients was studied once with color Doppler flow imaging and pulsed Doppl...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Hata T,Senoh D,Hata K,Kitao M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about proper interval periods between the flushings of totally implantable access ports after completion of chemotherapy. Manufacturer guidelines recommend flushing catheters every 4 weeks. METHODS:This retrospective study examined whether flushing less than every 4 weeks conferred any benef...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Ignatov A,Ignatov T,Taran A,Smith B,Costa SD,Bischoff J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility of performing hysteroscopic endomyometrial resection using isotonic 2.2% glycine as distension medium was studied in 181 consecutive operations. A standard continuous flow loop-resectoscope was used. Distension was achieved by means of a gravity-fed system and glycine flowed out under its own pressure....

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Tapper AM,Heinonen PK

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The measurement of the tissue concentrations of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in human endometrium shows that the levels of the nucleotide vary during the menstrual cycle, being 11.4 +/- (SE) 2.5 and 37.7 +/- (SE) 10.1 pmol/mg protein in the proliferative and secretory phase, respectively. The individual deter...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Pansini F,Bergamini CM,Bettocchi S Jr,Malfaccini M,Santoiemma M,Scoppetta V,Bagni B,Mollica G

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of the present study were: (a) to examine whether it was possible to measure women's cognitive appraisals hourly during the whole process of labor and delivery, and (b) to explore how the appraisals varied during labor. Measurements from 12 nulliparous women are presented. The findings indicate that it is pos...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Alehagen S,Wijma K,Wijma B

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concentrations of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and its presumed second messenger, cyclic guanosine-3',5'-monophosphate (cGMP) were determined in maternal plasma and amniotic fluid. Samples were obtained from normal and pathological pregnancies revealing hydramnios or severe Rh incompatibility between week 16 o...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Eckmann C,Hüneke B,Carstensen MH

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:We updated human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) regression curves created in the eighties after evacuation of complete and partial molar (CM and PM, respectively) pregnancies using modern hCG assays. We created similar curves for patients in need of chemotherapy (gestational trophoblastic neoplasia [GTN])...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Delattre S,Han S,Moerman P,Billen J,Goffin F,Scharpé K,Vergote I

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the maternal and perinatal outcome of nulliparous women 35 years and older at the time of delivery with nulliparous women 25-29 years old. METHODS:A retrospective review of maternal and newborn records of singleton gestations only for first birth in women aged 35 and older (study group n = 143) we...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Ziadeh SM

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Previous publications examined the endocrinology of follicular stimulation, focusing on luteinizing hormone (LH) levels changes. In selected, good prognosis IVF patients, a sharp drop in LH serum level was demonstrated between cycle days 2 and 6. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine if this ...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Vanetik S,Beck-Fruchter R,Segal L,Kol S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doppler blood flow velocity waveforms from fetal umbilical artery, descending aorta, internal carotid artery and maternal uterine arteries were recorded in 50 fetuses near term undergoing cesarean section before the onset of labor in order to evidence eventual relationships with the fetal acid-base status. The primary...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Arduini D,Rizzo G,Romanini C,Mancuso S

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Adenomyosis is a common condition with a poorly understood pathogenesis. Recent data suggest that it may be an epigenetic disease. This study investigated the expression and localization of class I histone deacetylases (HDACs) in women with and without adenomyosis. METHODS:The ectopic and homologous eu...

journal_title：Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

authors： Liu X,Nie J,Guo SW

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00