Umbilical cord plasma cortisol levels in association with pregnancy complications.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the indications, complications, and efficacy of percutaneous nephrostomies and ureteral stents in women with gynecologic cancer. METHODS:In a retrospective study, 40 women underwent urinary diversion with percutaneous nephrostomy and ureteral stents. Nine had ureteral stenosis on initial presenta...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Barton DP,Morse SS,Fiorica JV,Hoffman MS,Roberts WS,Cavanagh D

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To reorganize reusable laparoscopic instrumentation to promote instrument accessibility, minimize instrument breakage, eliminate infrequently used instruments on permanent trays, and help control maintenance costs. TECHNIQUE:The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Gynecologic Steering Committee evaluate...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bachmann GA,Trattler B,Ko T,Tweddel G

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Vaginal apex pain is a subset of chronic pelvic pain commonly treated with surgical excision of the vaginal apex. Our objective was to estimate long-term postoperative pain levels, recovery time, and return to sexual function in women who have undergone vaginal apex repair for chronic vaginal apex pain. METH...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lamvu G,Robinson B,Zolnoun D,Steege JF

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of 3 common intrauterine resuscitation techniques used during labor. METHODS:Intrauterine resuscitation techniques were prospectively evaluated in healthy women during labor. Forty-two women were randomized to either a 500-mL or 1,000-mL intravenous (IV) fluid bolus over 20 minutes. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Simpson KR,James DC

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-prosthesis mismatch is a known and severe complication after aortic valve repair in the general population. There is a paucity of literature regarding this condition in pregnancy. CASE:We present the clinical course of a pregnant woman with severe patient-prosthesis mismatch after aortic valve repla...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Johnston RC,Swank ML,Shrivastava VK,Hameed AB

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a system for recording resident experience involving hand-held computers with the Palm Operating System (3 Com, Inc., Santa Clara, CA). PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:Hand-held personal computers (PCs) are popular, easy to use, inexpensive, portable, and can share data among other operating systems. Residen...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Malan TK,Haffner WH,Armstrong AY,Satin AJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is considered to be one of the factors that regulates relaxin secretion in humans. However, the secretory pattern of relaxin has not been evaluated in pregnancy complicated by hydatidiform mole, where circulating hCG levels are higher than in normal pregnancy. In the present study, r...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Seki K,Uesato T,Tabei T,Kato K

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred fifty-eight cases are reported of fetal cardiocentesis during the second trimester for the prenatal diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies. In all cases, fetal blood sampling by funipuncture was technically impossible or unsuccessful. There were nine fetal deaths possibly related to the procedure, for a total fet...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Antsaklis AI,Papantoniou NE,Mesogitis SA,Koutra PT,Vintzileos AM,Aravantinos DI

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human parvovirus B-19 infection was diagnosed by DNA hybridization in blood obtained by cordocentesis from two hydropic fetuses at 22 and 26 weeks' gestation; B-19-specific immunoglobulin M (IgM) in fetal blood was negative in both cases. Hematologic studies demonstrated severe anemia, which was treated by intravascul...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Peters MT,Nicolaides KH

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine changes in length of incompetent cervices after cerclage, using transvaginal ultrasound. METHODS:Patients were enrolled in a prospective, observational study under an Institutional Review Board-approved protocol. McDonald or Shirodkar sutures were placed according to physician preference. Pre- a...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Funai EF,Paidas MJ,Rebarber A,O'Neill L,Rosen TJ,Young BK

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to evaluate the advantages and pitfalls of the loop electrosurgical excision procedure as applied to the diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer precursors. METHODS:Loop electrosurgical excision procedure using local anesthesia and colposcopic guidance was performed in an outpatient clinical setting in 11...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ferenczy A,Choukroun D,Arseneau J

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare blood loss, operative time, postoperative pain medication requirements, and complication rates in patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy who were randomly assigned to receive preoperative intracervical vasopressin or no intracervical injection. METHODS:Fifty-eight women undergoing vaginal hyster...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ascher-Walsh CJ,Capes T,Smith J,Michels A

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of nonfatal air embolism from orogenital sex in the 30th week of pregnancy is described. Because of a delay in the diagnosis, the patient did not receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy until 39 hours after the incident. Severe neurologic dysfunction persisted despite hyperbaric therapy. The world literature on oroge...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bray P,Myers RA,Cowley RA

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To collect data from nine European countries for cases of obstetric hemorrhage between 2000 and 2004 in which recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) was used. METHODS:The cases were identified through national surveys. Standardized case report forms included sociodemographic details, past medical and obst...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Alfirevic Z,Elbourne D,Pavord S,Bolte A,Van Geijn H,Mercier F,Ahonen J,Bremme K,Bødker B,Magnúsdóttir EM,Salvesen K,Prendiville W,Truesdale A,Clemens F,Piercy D,Gyte G

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new rapid method of presurgical cleansing of the hands has been evaluated in a clinical setting. The effectiveness of a 90 second jet wash has been compared with a standard 10-minute presurgical scrub. Bacteriologic cultures were obtained from the fingertips of interns, residents, and staff of the Department of Obst...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Decker LA,Gross A,Miller FC,Read JA,Cutright DE,Devine J

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the Interstitial Cystitis Symptom Index and Problem Index as a screening tool for interstitial cystitis, and to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for interstitial cystitis in women with chronic pelvic pain. METHODS:Forty-five women scheduled to undergo laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain w...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Clemons JL,Arya LA,Myers DL

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was carried out to determine whether some of the lowest doses of natural estrogens currently prescribed for postmenopausal women result in significant changes in plasma lipids, urinary calcium, urinary free cortisol, or level of androgens. Twenty-four postmenopausal women were studied and the estrogens inge...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lobo RA,Brenner P,Mishell DR Jr

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are several obstetric, medical, and surgical disorders that share many of the clinical and laboratory findings of patients with severe preeclampsia-hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets syndrome. Imitators of severe preeclampsia-hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets syndrome are lif...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sibai BM

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the long-term effect of tubal sterilization on menstrual indices and pelvic pain. METHODS:Five hundred women undergoing sterilization were interviewed before sterilization, 6-10 months after surgery, and 3-4.5 years later. Four hundred sixty-six non-sterilized comparison women were interviewed in...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Rulin MC,Davidson AR,Philliber SG,Graves WL,Cushman LF

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hospital-based alternative birth room has become a popular alternative to the conventional labor and delivery room setting. Responses to a mailed questionnaire from 78 of 82 (95%) Washington State hospitals with obstetric services were used to relate available birth options to alternative birth room status and obs...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dobbs KB,Shy KK

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of early postpartum discharge (less than 48 hours after vaginal birth or 96 hours after cesarean delivery) on maternal and neonatal complications, maternal concerns, patient satisfaction, and cost savings. DATA SOURCES:We performed a MEDLINE search of English-language journals for per...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Grullon KE,Grimes DA

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine racial differences in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use by analyzing the relative risks and rates of HRT prescriptions for black and white women. METHODS:Data on visits to hospital outpatient departments and office-based physicians by black and white women aged 45-64 years were obtained from 2...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Marsh JV,Brett KM,Miller LC

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bromocriptine and placebo were given to a group of 20 polycystic ovarian disease patients on a double-blind, cross-over basis. Patients were studied for three cycles: a baseline cycle without any medication, a placebo-treated cycle, and a bromocriptine-treated cycle with multiple plasma samples taken during the differ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： el Tabbakh GH,Loutfi IA,Azab I,Rahman HA,Southren AL,Aleem FA

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate fetal outcome and long-term impact of very early preterm premature rupture of membranes (PROM). METHODS:In a retrospective cohort study, 78 women with singleton pregnancies who delivered at the Oulu University Central Hospital between 1990 and 1996 and who had early PROM, between the 17th and 30t...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kurkinen-Räty M,Koivisto M,Jouppila P

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vaginal evisceration can take place many years after vaginal surgery. CASE:An 87-year-old woman presented with evisceration of small bowel through the vagina, 15 years after she underwent a vaginal hysterectomy. On physical examination, her vital signs were normal. Forty centimeters of small bowel was visib...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Feiner B,Lissak A,Kedar R,Lefel O,Lavie O

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare maternal and neonatal outcomes using two different testing strategies for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis: the International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) and Carpenter-Coustan approaches. Specifically, we wanted to compare the rates of cesarean deliv...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Palatnik A,Swanson K,Churchill T,Bilski A,Grobman WA,Miller ES

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind prospective study of 99 patients undergoing vaginal and abdominal hysterectomy was performed at North Carolina Baptist Hospital of the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University. The study indicated that low-dose intravenous carbenicillin begun preoperatively and continued for 24 hours res...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Roberts JM,Homesley HD

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intrauterine parvovirus B19 infection is a well-known cause for hydrops fetalis and fetal demise. We present a case of isolated fetal obstructive hydrocephalus caused by an intrauterine parvovirus B19 infection. CASE:A 23-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 2, was referred for fetal obstructive hydrocephalus. Al...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Zajicek M,Gindes L,Hoffmann C,Morag I,Achiron R

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the rate of early-onset group B streptococcal (GBS) neonatal sepsis with combined maternal and neonatal chemoprophylaxis. METHODS:Since 1995, GBS chemoprophylaxis at our institution has consisted of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to all women with identified risk factors. In addition, a singl...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Stafford IA,Stewart RD,Sheffield JS,Wendel GD Jr,Sanchez PJ,McIntire DD,Roberts SW

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether peak expiratory flow rate changes with pregnancy and advancing gestation. METHODS:We measured the peak expiratory flow rate in 57 women during each trimester of pregnancy and postpartum. During four visits, all subjects exhaled forcefully three times into a peak flow meter. For each visi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Brancazio LR,Laifer SA,Schwartz T

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00