Committee Opinion No 671 Summary: Perinatal Risks Associated With Assisted Reproductive Technology.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether cesarean delivery is a risk factor for emergent postpartum hysterectomy. METHODS:We performed a case-control study of patients who delivered at Women & Infants Hospital between January 1989 and February 2000. Fifty cases of emergent postpartum hysterectomy performed within 14 days of deli...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kacmar J,Bhimani L,Boyd M,Shah-Hosseini R,Peipert J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new technique is presented for funipuncture under ultrasound guidance using a biopsy guide and a 20/25-gauge needle combination. The 20-gauge needle was used for uterine entry and the 25-gauge needle for the actual cord puncture. The method was used for sampling fetal blood in 262 pregnancies with 264 fetuses (two s...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bovicelli L,Orsini LF,Grannum PA,Pittalis MC,Toffoli C,Dolcini B

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a comparative trial, ethanol effectively arrested preterm labor for 48 hours for more in 32% of cases, a beta-adrenergic agent (salbutamol) in 60% of cases (not statistically significant), and a combination of ethanol and indomethacin in 70% of cases (statistically significant, P less than 0.5). Labor was delayed f...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Spearing G

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with a history of pregnancy loss in the second trimester are often diagnosed with cervical insufficiency and are treated with cervical cerclage. We present an unusual complication of this procedure that mimicked preterm rupture of membranes. CASE:A 38-year-old woman with a history of cervical conizati...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wall LL,Khan F,Adams S

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors (II, VII, IX, X) is an uncommon challenge for the expectant gravida. CASE:A 34-year-old primigravida had congenital combined deficiency of factors II, VII, IX, and X that were incompletely sensitive to vitamin K. She had an altered form of vitam...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： McMahon MJ,James AH

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A regimen including interferon-alpha has become the standard of care in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C over the last decade. One rare adverse effect associated with the use of interferon-alpha is a granulomatous pulmonary reaction. CASE:A unique case of uterine sarcoidosis associated with the use of i...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Tsiodras S,Drimala P,Stavreas N,Dachlythras M,Alamani AM,Naoum G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether planned anterior vaginotomy is a logical and safe means of avoiding a uterine scar with term abdominal delivery. I recorded the complications of the technique and whether vaginal birth after anterior vaginotomy occurred. Thirteen anterior vaginotomies were done when the vagina had advanced during ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Goodlin RC

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors treated a 15-year-old girl with a nonfused mullerian system and absence of the cervix and vagina. Surgical reconstruction of the uterus and vagina were performed, after which menstruation first appeared. Postoperative fibrotic stenosis obliterated almost the entire vagina except for a fine uterovaginal fis...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Singh J,Devi YL

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the occurrence and to assess clinical predictors of emergent cesarean delivery in the second twin after vaginal delivery of the first twin. METHODS:We conducted a population-based cohort study, using the 1995-1997 linked mother/infant twin data from the United States. The adjusted risk ratios and...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wen SW,Fung KF,Oppenheimer L,Demissie K,Yang Q,Walker M

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the origins and consequences of cases of brachial plexus injuries and their relationship to shoulder dystocia. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study and identified all neonates with brachial plexus injury delivered at our institution between March 2012 and July 2019. A review was perfo...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Johnson GJ,Denning S,Clark SL,Davidson C

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective randomized study was undertaken in 100 patients undergoing cesarean section to evaluate the efficacy of cefotaxime when given as a single-dose versus the more traditional triple-dose regimen for prophylaxis. Analysis of the results demonstrated no significant differences in febrile morbidity (14 versus 2...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gonik B

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors attempted to relate neonatal mortality to method of delivery in a series of 345 infants, weighing 700 to 1500 g, who were born in King County, Washington, from 1977 to 1979. Overall, 38% of infants delivered vaginally died as opposed to 32% of those with cesarean births. However, after adjustment for birth...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Olshan AF,Shy KK,Luthy DA,Hickok D,Weiss NS,Daling JR

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the complications of late second-trimester abortions (18-22 weeks) by laminaria dilation and evacuation, and the obstetric outcome of subsequent pregnancies. METHODS:Dilation of the cervix was achieved by repeated laminaria tent replacement. Evacuation was carried out in the outpatient clinic usi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Schneider D,Halperin R,Langer R,Caspi E,Bukovsky I

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclic progestin therapy has been widely advocated as an adjunct to postmenopausal estrogen replacement therapy to reduce the risk of endometrial carcinoma. Acceptance of this approach, however, appears to have preceded detailed evaluation of possible adverse side effects of progestins that could result in patient non...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kirkham C,Hahn PM,Van Vugt DA,Carmichael JA,Reid RL

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify preferences for female providers among obstetric-gynecology patients in a large military teaching hospital in California. METHODS:A questionnaire regarding patient preferences for female provider was distributed to and collected from 1,544 obstetric-gynecology patients over a two-month period. Re...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lund JD,Rohrer JE,Goldfarb S

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the use of prophylactic antibiotics, endometritis occurs in 1-31% of patients after cesarean delivery. We sought to identify predictors of prophylactic antibiotic failure. In a retrospective review of 1800 cesarean deliveries, 766 patients had either ampicillin or cefazolin prophylaxis; 240 (31.3%) developed e...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Chang PL,Newton ER

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The danger to the newborn inherent in a postmature pregnancy has gained recognition. However, the diagnosis of postmaturity remains a difficult problem. The thromboplastic activity of amniotic fluid (TAAF) increases with the gestational age. Based on this phenomenon, the TAAF of 45 women in the 41st to 43rd weeks of g...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Yaffe H,Hay-Am E,Sadovsky E

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Real-time ultrasonography utilizing a hand-held linear array transducer provides a highly accurate method of identifying and evaluating the twin gestation. The rapidity of real-time scanning eliminates interpretational problems caused by fetal movements. Additionally, the versatility of transducer positioning facilita...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Levine SC,Filly RA

更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the methodology of the cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit literature in obstetrics and gynecology. DATA SOURCES:We performed a MEDLINE search of the general and subspecialty obstetrics and gynecology journals for the years 1990 through 1996. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION:Original investigations in...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Smith WJ,Blackmore CC

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an adjunct to cytology for cervical cancer screening. To help provide guidance to clinicians and patients when using HPV DNA testing as an adjunct to cervical cytology for screening, a workshop was cosponsored b...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wright TC Jr,Schiffman M,Solomon D,Cox JT,Garcia F,Goldie S,Hatch K,Noller KL,Roach N,Runowicz C,Saslow D

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrical accidents during pregnancy are relatively infrequent, and reports are rare. Six pregnant women who suffered an electrical injury during pregnancy are presented here. For all, the current path through the body was from hand to foot. Changes that occurred in fetal movements and development as well as the outc...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Leiberman JR,Mazor M,Molcho J,Haiam E,Maor E,Insler V

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous case reports have reported maternal and fetal mortality in pregnancies complicated by air emboli induced by various mechanisms. CASE:A 33-year-old multiparous woman with a known rectovaginal fistula presented with symptoms of placental abruption. She subsequently was found to have a large intrauter...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hoppe KK,Fialkow MF,Dighe M,Cheng E

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2015, the birth rate among U.S. adolescents and young adults (aged 15-19 years) reached a historic low at 22.3 per 1,000 women. Despite positive trends, the United States continues to have the highest adolescent pregnancy rate among industrialized countries with data. Racial and ethnic disparities in adolescent pre...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Committee on Adolescent Health Care.

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This month we focus on current research in exercise in pregnancy. Dr. Blanchette discusses four recent publications, and each is concluded with a "bottom line" that is the take-home message. The complete reference for each can be found in on this page, along with direct links to the abstracts. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Blanchette HA

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) on uterine arteriovenous malformations (AVM) is not well known. CASE:A 37-year-old woman with a previous cesarean was diagnosed as having a uterine AVM after a spontaneous abortion with massive vaginal bleeding. The AVM decreased in size from 5.1 ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Morikawa M,Yamada T,Yamada H,Minakami H

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report investigates the effect of chorioamnionitis on infant mental and psychomotor development at one year through the prospective study of 698 preterm pregnancies complicated by premature rupture of membranes and managed expectantly without antenatal corticosteroids or tocolytic agents. Ninety-two mothers (13%)...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Morales WJ

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the use of cervical cerclage on a population basis. METHODS:This population-based study of U.S. natality records from 2005 to 2012 evaluated use of cerclage in singleton and multiple gestation live births. Obstetric, medical, and demographic characteristics were evaluated. A multivariable log...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

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

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The short luteal phase is commonly found in ovulating women presenting with infertility, or in amenorrheic women induced to ovulate with clomiphene. When the short luteal phase defect is accompanied by the discovery of galactorrhea, the two abnormalities may share a common underlying cause. Two cases are presented to ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Corenblum B,Pairaudeau N,Shewchuk AB

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to compare the effects of two low-dose triphasic oral contraceptives (OCs) on glucose tolerance and insulin secretion. Fifty-seven women were randomized to receive OCs containing ethinyl estradiol and either levonorgestrel or norethindrone. Ten subjects using nonhormonal contraception served as...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gillespy M,Notelovitz M,Ellingson AB,Khan FY

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perineal lacerations are a common occurrence with vaginal delivery. Although perineal lacerations are tracked easily from coding data, there are a variety of problems with using rates of such tears as a quality measure. The rate of severe perineal lacerations should not be used as a measure of obstetric quality for th...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Committee on Obstetric Practice.

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00