Improved outcome of twice weekly nonstress testing.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure the serum levels of interleukin (IL)-8, prostaglandin (PG) F2alpha, and beta-endorphin in parturients with acupuncture treatment and in controls to clarify the effect of acupuncture and duration of labor on the serum levels of substances active in cervical ripening and dilatation. METHODS:A matche...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Tempfer C,Zeisler H,Heinzl H,Hefler L,Husslein P,Kainz C

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fetomaternal hemorrhage is a rare cause of fetal anemia and hydrops fetalis. Early and severe fetomaternal hemorrhage may benefit from in utero transfusion(s); however, hemorrhage rate is unpredictable, and reliable criteria are needed to identify recurrent anemia. CASE:Fetal hydrops due to massive fetomate...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Friszer S,Cortey A,Pierre F,Carbonne B

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preoperative abdominopelvic computed tomography results and operative findings were compared in 52 patients undergoing second-look laparotomy to confirm tumor status. Seventeen true-negative, 22 false-negative, and 13 true-positive scans were found. The sensitivity was 0.38, specificity was 1.0, and diagnostic accurac...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Brenner DE,Shaff MI,Jones HW,Grosh WW,Greco FA,Burnett LS

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the quality of logistic regression reporting in the obstetrics and gynecology literature. METHODS:All original papers published in 2005 and 2006 in four leading obstetrics and gynecology journals were manually searched for the use of logistic regression. One hundred four articles that used logist...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mikolajczyk RT,DiSilvestro A,Zhang J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the sensitivity of immunoblotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect autoantibodies to bullous pemphigoid antigen 180 in patients with pemphigoid gestationis and to correlate autoantibody serum levels with disease activity. METHODS:In serum samples obtained from 44 pregna...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sitaru C,Powell J,Messer G,Bröcker EB,Wojnarowska F,Zillikens D

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe fetal hydrops was diagnosed at 34 weeks' gestation. Funipuncture revealed a normal 46,XX karyotype and a hematocrit of 20%. Cesarean delivery was performed. Neonatal blood testing showed blood type B positive, positive direct and indirect Coombs, and an anti-B antibody titer of 1:64. The maternal blood group wa...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sherer DM,Abramowicz JS,Ryan RM,Sheils LA,Blumberg N,Woods JR Jr

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the success of external cephalic version using spinal analgesia with no analgesia among nulliparas. METHODS:A prospective randomized controlled trial was performed in a tertiary referral center delivery suite. Nulliparous women at term requesting external cephalic version for breech presentation w...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Weiniger CF,Ginosar Y,Elchalal U,Sharon E,Nokrian M,Ezra Y

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. There also is concern about the effect of overt maternal thyroid disease on fetal development. In addition, medications that affect the maternal thyroid gland can cross the placenta and affect the fetal thyroid gland. This document ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Full-time faculty numbers in academic departments of obstetrics-gynecology have resumed growth in the last three years, and now average 18.3 per department. Women are represented in a larger proportion than among practicing specialists. Faculty subspecialists are increasing in numbers, but their trend is toward practi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Pearse WH,Fielden JG,Sherline DM

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual case is presented of advanced dysgerminoma in a patient with Swyer syndrome, 46,XY pure gonadal dysgenesis. Unexpected regional invasion necessitated bowel resection, total abdominal hysterectomy, and bilateral salpingogonadectomy for a complete en bloc excision of the primary tumor mass and the dysgenetic ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Parker M,Barnhill D,Teneriello M,O'Connor D,Park R

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellular immunity of the delayed type in women with intraepithelial carcinoma (carcinoma is situ) of the vulva was investigated by an in vitro assay of mitogen-induced lymphocyte transformations. Test results from 9 patients were compared to those of 23 age-matched control subjects. Lymphocyte transformation responses...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Seski JC,Reinhalter ER,Silva J Jr

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish nomograms of fetal ear measurements. Newborns with trisomies have smaller ears than the normal population. This observation led us to believe that ear measurements might be useful in the antenatal prediction of fetuses with abnormal karyotypes. METHODS:Fetal ear length and width were obtained ul...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shimizu T,Salvador L,Allanson J,Hughes-Benzie R,Nimrod C

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the use of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis during antepartum and postpartum hospitalizations in the United States. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study using the Perspective database was performed to analyze temporal trends of mechanical and pharmacologic venous thromboembolism prophylaxis...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mardy AH,Siddiq Z,Ananth CV,Wright JD,D'Alton ME,Friedman AM

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Findings from basic neuroscience have provided information on the effects of estrogen on brain morphology and chemistry that explain how this sex steroid may influence brain function. The clinical literature shows that estrogen enhances mood and specific aspects of cognitive functioning in postmenopausal women. There ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sherwin BB

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the human papillomavirus (HPV) genotype distribution in invasive vaginal cancers diagnosed before the introduction of the HPV vaccine and evaluate if survival differed by HPV status. METHODS:Four population-based registries and three residual tissue repositories provided formalin-fixed, paraffin-...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sinno AK,Saraiya M,Thompson TD,Hernandez BY,Goodman MT,Steinau M,Lynch CF,Cozen W,Saber MS,Peters ES,Wilkinson EJ,Copeland G,Hopenhayn C,Watson M,Lyu C,Unger ER

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 68-year-old postmenopausal patient with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the cervic is described. Thirty-two other cases were collected from the literature, and a clinicopathologic analysis for the whole group is presented. The study indicates that a) adenoid cystic carcinoma usually occurs in postmenopausal patients in ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ramzy I,Yuzpe AA,Hendelman J

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adult females with menorrhagia may have unrecognized mild von Willebrand's disease. Most females with known von Willebrand's disease report menorrhagia. CASE:A 38-year-old healthy female desired contraception. She described heavy menses lasting 8 days since menarche. History included uncomplicated vaginal d...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lukes AS,Perry S,Ortel TL

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the strengths and weaknesses of existing research on the natural history of cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) and to estimate rates of progression and regression without treatment. DATA SOURCES:Studies of women whose cervical smears showed squamous atypia or worse and who were observe...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Melnikow J,Nuovo J,Willan AR,Chan BK,Howell LP

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Despite a change of fetal physiologic and biochemical functions with gestational age, stationary umbilical cord acid-base reference values are used as measures of obstetric care quality. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of low Apgar score relative to low pH when using stationary versus gestational...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kitlinski ML,Källén K,Marsál K,Olofsson P

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the potential savings in cost of care derived from performing vaginal hysterectomies instead of abdominal hysterectomies in selected women with fibroid uteri equivalent in size to a 14-18 week gestation. METHODS:Women 35-46 years of age undergoing hysterectomy for fibroid uteri were selected to a...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bradham DD,Stovall TG,Thompson CD

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of epidemiology is accurate measure of the relationship between an exposure and a disease of interest. The control of covariates of the exposure-disease relationship is required to obtain a valid measure. Two types of covariates, confounders and effect modifiers, must be considered. Investigators can design s...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Peterson HB,Kleinbaum DG

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Up to 20% of ovarian epithelial tumors are classified as being of low malignant potential. Most of these low malignant potential tumors are detected at an early stage and have an excellent prognosis. This is a report of a woman with cardiac metastasis from an ovarian low malignant potential tumor. CASE:This...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Basil JB,Kost ER,Herzog TJ,Harris KM,Liapis H,Mutch DG

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are various causes of shortness of breath in a young, pregnant woman. The importance of entertaining a broad differential diagnosis is highlighted in this case. CASE:A young, pregnant African-American woman presented in her third trimester with acute onset of shortness of breath. A team approach by di...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Uppalapati R

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain management should be provided whenever medically indicated. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) believe that women requesting epidural analgesia during labor should not be deprived of this service based on their insurance or inadequate...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Important clinical, social, and ethical questions are associated with the evaluation and use of surgical approaches aimed at correcting fetal anatomic abnormalities. In particular, the expansion of maternal-fetal surgery to ameliorate nonlethal fetal conditions has intensified the need to address issues abou...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lyerly AD,Gates EA,Cefalo RC,Sugarman J

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether maternal meal ingestion affects the fetal circulation in uncomplicated pregnancies. METHODS:A simple crossover blinded study was designed for late uncomplicated singleton pregnancies. After overnight fasting, two different maternal meal states were tested. In one state, pregnant women had ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Yasuhi I,Hirai M,Oka S,Nakajima H,Ishimaru T

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the incidence of endocervical dysplasia in women with cervical cytology of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) or low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL) who have a satisfactory and normal colposcopic examination. METHODS:An electronic colposcopy database was revi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Williams DL,Dietrich C,McBroom J

更新日期：2000-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:The 4-S modification of the Roeder knot may be tied laparoscopically as a single-throw knot. TECHNIQUE:It is tied by adding a fourth wrap around the suture loop and securing the loop in place with a square knot rather than a single half-hitch. EXPERIENCE:We have used this knot in laparoscopic surgeries for...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sharp HT,Dorsey JH

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome fail to develop müllerian ducts, present with primary amenorrhea, and an absent or rudimentary uterus and vagina. After creation of a neovagina, vaginal vault prolapse may occur because of lack of support to the artificially created vagina. CASES:The first ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Schaffer J,Fabricant C,Carr BR

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00