The Rise and Fall of Mesh in Pelvic Surgery and the Shortcomings of Medical Device Regulation.

abstract：:The 15-methyl analog of prostaglandin F2 alpha (15-ME-PGF2 alpha), administered in a 3-mg dose via a single vaginal suppository and supplemented at 24 hours by intramuscular injection(s) of 250 micrograms, successfully induced abortion in 80 of 81 patients in the midtrimester of pregnancy. The mean abortion time was 1...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lauersen NH,Den T,Scher J,Iliescu C,Wilson KH

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred eighteen nulliparous patients delivered under conduction anesthesia who met the standard criteria for low forceps delivery were randomly assigned to one of three groups to be delivered by low Tucker-McLane forceps, Silastic vacuum extraction system, or Mityvac vacuum extractor. Significant maternal soft ti...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dell DL,Sightler SE,Plauché WC

更新日期：1985-11-01 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：:Several authorities have recommended cesarean section for all intrapartum breech presentations. The present study documents that judiciously selected fetuses at term in breech presentation may be safely delivered vaginally by a selective management protocol that requires cesarean section when mandated criteria are not...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gimovsky ML,Petrie RH,Todd WD

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between the symptom of mixed urinary incontinence and incontinence severity, urodynamic findings, and treatment response. METHODS:This is a secondary analysis of data from 553 women randomized into a double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating duloxetine (serotonin-norep...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bump RC,Norton PA,Zinner NR,Yalcin I,Duloxetine Urinary Incontinence Study Group.

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To prospectively compare the Protein C Global assay results in a cohort of infertile women who conceived after assisted reproductive technology (ART) with results from women who conceived spontaneously. METHODS:Sixty-four infertile women who conceived after ART and 47 fertile women who conceived spontaneousl...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Younis JS,Shukha M,Ben-Ami M,Izhaki I,Blumenfeld Z,Brenner B,Sarig G

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a condition present among chronic cannabis users resulting in abdominal pain, intractable nausea and vomiting, and compulsive bathing behaviors. Given the recent legalization of marijuana in certain areas of the United States, the incidence of this condition may increase a...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Alaniz VI,Liss J,Metz TD,Stickrath E

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the utilization rate of second-trimester genetic sonogram and its role in influencing the decision for amniocentesis in women at increased risk for fetal trisomy 21. METHODS:From November 1, 1993, to December 31, 1996, a second-trimester genetic sonogram or only genetic amniocentesis (as a first...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Vintzileos AM,Guzman ER,Smulian JC,McLean DA,Ananth CV

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abortions by cervical dilatation with laminaria tents followed by placement of a metreurynter into the lower uterine cavity to provide a mechanical stretch (the method most often used in midterm abortions in Japan) was performed in 7 normal Japanese and American women, 19-24 weeks pregnant, to determine similarities ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Manabe Y,Nakajima A,Griggs JF

更新日期：1973-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare ophthalmic arterial velocimetry in normotensive and preeclamptic gravidas with and without photophobia. METHODS:Ophthalmic arteries were studied by color-flow Doppler ultrasonography in 118 normotensive pregnant women, 20 gravidas with preeclampsia and no visual symptoms, and 11 with preeclampsia,...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ohno Y,Kawai M,Wakahara Y,Kitagawa T,Kakihara M,Arii Y

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred sixty-three cases of endometriosis of the bowel (5.4% of 3037 laparotomies for endometriosis at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital) were reviewed to assess the management of this complication. Colon and rectal surgeons performed bowel resections of the colon in 30 cases and resections of the ileum and/or cecu...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Weed JC,Ray JE

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate risk factors related to anamnestic variables, sexual behavior, feminine hygiene habits, and microbiologic findings in women with idiopathic recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. METHODS:We conducted a multivariate observational study comparing sociodemographic, anamnestic, clinical, and microbiolog...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Spinillo A,Pizzoli G,Colonna L,Nicola S,De Seta F,Guaschino S

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To address the impact of simple antenatal educational interventions on breastfeeding practice. METHODS:A randomized controlled trial was carried out in a tertiary referral center from May 2002 to December 2004. A random sample of eligible low-risk antenatal patients was recruited from clinics in the National...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mattar CN,Chong YS,Chan YS,Chew A,Tan P,Chan YH,Rauff MH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the etiology and pathogenesis of acute salpingitis and its relationship to nongonococcal salpingitis were investigated. To accomplish this goal, isolated microorganisms obtained from the fallopian tubes and cul-de-sac via laparoscopy were evaluated in relation to the number of epis...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sweet RL,Draper DL,Hadley WK

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructed labor due to a large sacrococcygeal tumor is reported. A technique of transabdominal intrauterine reduction in the size of the tumor to allow delivery of the infant in satisfactory condition is described. The method and the successful outcome have not previously been reported. It is recommended as a combine...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Edwards WR

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemoperitoneum was identified by culdocentesis in a 26-year-old woman suffering acute abdominal pain. A pregnancy test was positive. Operation indicated a ruptured ovarian pregnancy, and histologic examination revealed primary intrafollicular ovarian pregnancy in a cystic teratoma. Ovarian pregnancy in an ovarian tumo...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Yu TJ,Iwasaki I,Teratani T,Tanaka T,Aoki M

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if bacteria are capable of producing phosphatidylglycerol in amniotic fluid (AF) and the number of colony forming units (CFU) of bacteria necessary to produce this result. METHODS:Eleven species of bacteria and one species of yeast, common to the female genital tract and implicated in chorioamni...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lambers DS,Brady K,Leist PA,Setser C,Helmchen R

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variations of urethral pressure were registered with microtransducers in 427 gynecologic patients with lower urinary tract symptoms during urethrocystometry. Urethral instability (variation of urethral pressure greater than 15 cm of water) was found in 16.4% of patients. The comparison of the urinary symptoms and the ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Weil A,Miège B,Rottenberg R,Krauer F

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysmenorrhea, or menstrual pain, is the most common menstrual symptom among adolescent girls and young women. Most adolescents experiencing dysmenorrhea have primary dysmenorrhea, defined as painful menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology. When the patient's history suggests primary dysmenorrhea, empiric treat...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although cryosurgery is regularly used for treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), there are few data concerning freeze technique and attendant extension of the cryolesion. This study evaluated how to create cryolesions extensive enough to eradicate the CIN lesion completely. The way the extension of th...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Boonstra H,Koudstaal J,Oosterhuis JW,Wymenga HA,Aalders JG,Janssens J

更新日期：1990-02-01 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:To examine the effect of prenatal care with and without drug rehabilitation on perinatal outcome in cocaine-using women. METHODS:Cocaine-exposed pregnancies of 905 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative women were frequency matched (ratio 6:1) and compared with 150 nonusers. Cocaine subgroups consisted ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Burkett G,Gomez-Marin O,Yasin SY,Martinez M

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periodic assessments offer an excellent opportunity for obstetricians and gynecologists to provide preventive screening, evaluation, and counseling. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Gynecologic Practice recommends routine assessments in primary and preventive care for women based o...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unesterified arachidonic acid is the obligatory precursor of the prostaglandins (PG), PGF2alpha and PGE2. In order to ascertain whether or not the human fetal membranes could represent a storage site for prostaglandin(s) precursor, the fatty acid content of human fetal membranes was measured. Approximately 20% of the ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Schwarz BE,Schultz FM,Macdonald PC,Johnston JM

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simplified, numerical form for antepartum risk scoring was introduced as a component of the prenatal record for use in all pregancies in a large geographic area under a variety of collection practices. In a population of approximately 1,000,000 with 16,733 deliveries, 19% of the pregnant population scored greater th...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Morrison I,Olsen J

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that preeclamptic women are more readily inducible than are nonpreeclamptic women, regardless of cervical condition. METHODS:One hundred eighty-three preeclamptic women and 461 nonpreeclamptic women requiring labor induction were studied prospectively. Patients were categorized by Bish...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Xenakis EM,Piper JM,Field N,Conway D,Langer O

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the safety of fertility-conserving surgery for stage IA1 cervical cancer and to analyze predictors of access to conization. METHODS:We analyzed women with stage IA1 cervical cancer aged 40 years or younger who were diagnosed between 1988 and 2005 and recorded in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, an...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wright JD,Nathavithrana R,Lewin SN,Sun X,Deutsch I,Burke WM,Herzog TJ

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mifepristone and oral misoprostol are typically used for medical abortion in women up to 49 days of gestation, with a 36- to 48-hour interval between the medications. Alternative routes of misoprostol administration allow for use beyond 49 days of gestation. We designed this randomized, noninferiority trial t...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Creinin MD,Schreiber CA,Bednarek P,Lintu H,Wagner MS,Meyn LA,Medical Abortion at the Same Time (MAST) Study Trial Group.

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over an 11-year period (1971 to 1981), 212 urinary conduit surgeries were performed by the Department of Gynecology at the University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute at Houston. The urinary diversions were performed as part of the pelvic exenteration operation in 154 patients, for radiation injur...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hancock KC,Copeland LJ,Gershenson DM,Saul PB,Wharton JT,Rutledge FN

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a rare association between pregnancy and the development of Cushing's syndrome is discussed. A 29-year-old woman developed Cushing's syndrome, characterized by hypokalemia, a high level of urinary 17-hydroxycorticoids not suppressed by dexamethasone therapy, a high level of plasma 11-hydroxycorticoids which...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wieland RG,Shaffer MB Jr,Glove RP

更新日期：1971-12-01 00:00:00