Ectopic pregnancy: incidence and review of determinant factors.

abstract：:Corticosteroids are potent antiinflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs, which are used in the treatment of a wide range of medical disorders. During pregnancy, several corticosteroids are administered for maternal as well as fetal reasons. Prednisone and prednisolone show limited transplacental passage and are thus u...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： van Runnard Heimel PJ,Franx A,Schobben AF,Huisjes AJ,Derks JB,Bruinse HW

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE:Uterine leiomyomata or fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor experienced in women. A minimally invasive approach to hysterectomy has proven benefits of cosmesis, lower blood loss, less pain, decreased hospital stay, and faster recovery. The incidence of uterine morcellation, the process of making a uteri...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Stine JE,Clarke-Pearson DL,Gehrig PA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibromatosis is a benign, infiltrating, nonmetastasizing neoplasm which is rarely completely resected. Therefore, the incidence of recurrence is high. Fibromatosis is more common in females and is frequently diagnosed during pregnancy. Inasmuch as fibromatosis of the female pelvis appears to be a discrete entity, mana...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Adcock LL,Downey GO,Votel JL

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Although stem cells have held the fascination of scientists for years, the attention of the general public has recently been captured by the derivation of human embryonic stem cells. In this review we describe the historical experiments leading up to the isolation of human embryonic stem cells and discuss re...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Pfendler KC,Kawase E

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Vaginal discharge is highly variable in quality and quantity among different individuals, and even in the same individual during different periods of life. Vaginal discharge is most commonly caused by infection with sexually transmitted organisms or increased colonization by different facultative pathogenic ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Mylonas I,Bergauer F

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Pregnancy is a hypercoagulable state that increases the risk of thromboembolic events. These risks may be further increased in the presence of an acquired or inherited thrombophilia. Thrombophilias have been associated with both maternal and fetal complications. The use of anticoagulants during pregnancy may...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： James AH,Abel DE,Brancazio LR

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain abscess is a potentially life-threatening complication that is only rarely associated with pregnancy. Although predispositions such as a preexisting infection, foreign body, or immunosuppression are often present, up to 30% of individuals could have no risk factors. Presenting symptoms are often nonspecific but ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Wax JR,Pinette MG,Blackstone J,Cartin A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is a rare, but important potential cause of acute upper abdominal pain in pregnancy. We report a patient with history of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets syndrome who presented with upper abdominal pain, hypotension, elevated hepatic transaminase levels, and a visibly enlar...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Tolcher MC,Nitsche JF,Arendt KW,Rose CH

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombocytopenia is a phenomenon sometimes observed in connection with various obstetric syndromes. Many times it appears clinically to be a comparatively benign complication of an otherwise significant disease. In some cases, however, it may be a clue to serious disease and its pathophysiology. The subject of thrombo...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Perkins RP

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although pregnancy in renal transplant patients was looked upon with skepticism in the past, it is no longer an insurmountable barrier to successful pregnancy. Gestation in these patients, once quite rare, is increasing markedly and obstetricians expect to encounter problems such as immunologic, genetic, teratogenic, ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Hadi HA

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE:A range of energy sources are used in gynecologic laparoscopy. These energy sources include monopolar electrosurgery, bipolar electrosurgery (including "advanced bipolar" devices that incorporate tissue feedback monitoring), and various types of laser and ultrasonic technologies. Gynecologists using these to...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Law KS,Abbott JA,Lyons SD

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Depression is common in reproductive age women, and continued pharmacologic treatment of depression during pregnancy may be necessary to prevent relapse, which could be harmful for both the fetus and the mother. Although data on drug safety are imperfect and incomplete, the benefits of antidepressant therapy...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Ter Horst PG,Jansman FG,van Lingen RA,Smit JP,de Jong-van den Berg LT,Brouwers JR

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Insulinomas are rare tumors with an incidence of approximately four cases per million person-years. Nineteen cases of insulinoma during pregnancy have been reported. Hypoglycemic symptoms usually appear during the first trimester. A 28-year-old primigravida was admitted at 6 weeks of gestation after referral...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Takacs CA,Krivak TC,Napolitano PG

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, hysterectomy is one of the oldest gynecologic operations, dating back to the 1840s. Currently, it is the most common gynecologic operation performed and is associated with marked improvement in the patients' quality of life. It is widely considered a safe procedure with an extremely low mortality rate (<...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Abdel-Fattah M,Barrington J,Yousef M,Mostafa A

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human chorionic gonadotropin is a highly sensitive and specific tumor marker for gestational trophoblastic neoplasia that accurately reflects tumor volume and the clinical course of disease. In women with endodermal sinus tumors and embryonal carcinomas, alpha-fetoprotein usually is a reliable marker, and it accuratel...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Olt G,Berchuck A,Bast RC Jr

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV infection has been associated with progressive deterioration of the immune system and the development of opportunistic infections and various malignancies. As more experience has been accumulated on the nature and complications of AIDS, the gynecological implications of neoplasia developing in the HIV-positive pat...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Rojansky N,Anteby SO

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Importance:Uterine torsion is an uncommon but life-threatening clinical situation that requires a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. Objective:The aim of this study was to review literature and determine the etiology, presentation, diagnosis, and management of uterine torsion in the gravid and nongravid patients. ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Ramseyer AM,Whittington JR,Resendez VA,Whitcombe DD,Magann EF

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with a hydatidiform mole complicated by eclampsia is presented. The findings from 57 other cases discovered in a review of the literature since 1866 are summarized to define the clinical characteristics of women experiencing eclampsia as a manifestation of their hydatidiform mole. Eclampsia complicating a mo...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Newman RB,Eddy GL

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed the associations of colposcopic features with cervical and vaginal pathogens and with clinical diagnoses in randomly selected women attending a clinic for sexually transmitted diseases. Logistic regression models were used to adjust for coinfections. Significant associations (P less than 0.01) were found f...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Paavonen J,Stevens CE,Wølner-Hanssen P,Critchlow CW,Derouen T,Kiviat N,Koutsky L,Stamm WE,Corey L,Holmes KK

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid progress has been made in the last 10 years regarding minimally invasive access to the human fallopian tube. Coaxial catheter systems are being used with hysteroscopy, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, and tactile sensation to cannulate the fallopian tube transcervically with consistent success. Uterotubal obstructi...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Flood JT,Grow DR

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the late 1980s and early 1990s, researchers hypothesized that aspirin could be used to prevent or delay the onset of preeclampsia. This hypothesis was tested in numerous trials which showed limited, but positive results. Subsequently, aspirin has been used in an attempt to improve pregnancy outcomes in women who ha...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： James AH,Brancazio LR,Price T

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Imbalances in bone metabolism result in bone mass loss and skeletal fragility in postmenopausal women and older men. Most osteoporosis treatments decrease bone metabolism and prevent the progression of bone loss and architectural damage to the skeleton. Analogs of parathyroid hormone stimulate the formation ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： McClung M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this review is to estimate the risk of severe thrombocytopenia at birth and minor or major morbidity for the infant of a pregnancy complicated by immune thrombocytopenic purpura. English language publications on immune thrombocytopenic purpura in pregnancy from January 1980 to December 1990 were used....

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Burrows RF,Kelton JG

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:With the advent of evidence-based medicine, much of the complex testing that infertile couples used to undergo is no longer recommended as part of the routine evaluation. Examples of tests no longer implemented include the postcoital test, Rubin test of tubal patency, endometrial biopsy, sperm antibody testin...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Pavone ME,Hirshfeld-Cytron JE,Kazer RR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal hemodynamic adaptation to pregnancy consists of profound changes in various interdependent systems. Of crucial importance in the early adaptation of the volume homeostatic mechanisms to pregnancy is the resetting of the volume and osmoreceptors. This resetting may be induced by a reduction in vascular tone an...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Duvekot JJ,Peeters LL

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Importance:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy of reproductive-aged women. Women with PCOS are at increased risk of developing several metabolic and reproductive abnormalities, including metabolic syndrome. Underlying the combined metabolic and reproductive dysfunction is lipotoxicity, de...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Brennan KM,Kroener LL,Chazenbalk GD,Dumesic DA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to discuss the role of erythropoietin in fetal erythropoiesis and to review its clinical uses in perinatal medicine. All relevant articles compiled through a MEDLINE search (years 1986-1997) were reviewed. Erythropoietin is essential for fetal erythropoiesis and is produced in response to hypoxia and...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Vora M,Gruslin A

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:This review aims to summarize existing information concerning visual disturbances in (pre) eclampsia that have been described in the literature. Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Visual disturbances in (pre)eclampsia seem to be frequent phenome...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Roos NM,Wiegman MJ,Jansonius NM,Zeeman GG

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The various phenomena of toxemia of pregnancy both in primiparous and multiparous women may be explained by postulating a defect in the calcium transport mechanism, both in the smooth muscle of the uterus and vascular smooth muscle as well as a similar defect in platelets. The involvement of prostaglandin E has not be...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Mendlowitz M

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE AND OBJECTIVES:Posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is a potential emerging therapy for fecal incontinence (FI). The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature regarding the efficacy of PTNS as a treatment of FI. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:We searched MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane d...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Edenfield AL,Amundsen CL,Wu JM,Levin PJ,Siddiqui NY

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00