Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Severe Maternal Morbidity.

abstract：:In less than two decades, hysteroscopy has evolved into a practical technique for the evaluation of the uterine cavity, with well-established indications such as evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding and abnormal hysterograms as well as the treatment of intrauterine adhesions or the septate uterus, the removal of mi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Valle RF

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inherited thrombophilias present an opportunity to review population-based screening paradigms. Inherited thrombophilias are a group of complex conditions, and women who carry mutations in implicated genes have an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes as well as venous thromboembolism. That asymptomatic carrier...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Walker P,Gregg AR

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women who use tobacco, alcohol and drugs during pregnancy are at increased risk of maternal and fetal morbidity. Universal screening using empirically validated approaches can improve identification of substance-using pregnant women and facilitate comprehensive assessment of treatment needs. There is strong evidence f...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Haug NA,Duffy M,McCaul ME

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of having an in-house obstetrician (serving as an obstetrics [OB] hospitalist) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week provides a safety net for OB events that many need immediate intervention for a successful outcome. A key precept of risk management, that of loss prevention, fits perfectly with the addit...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Veltman L

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term sickle cell disease (SSD) encompasses several different sickle hemoglobinopathies. The ability to predict the clinical course of SSD during pregnancy is difficult. This article examines pregnancy-associated complications in SSD and the management of sickle cell disorders in pregnant women. Outcomes have impro...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Rogers DT,Molokie R

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article gives an overview of various clinical research designs such as randomization, cohort studies, and case-control studies. It also describes several biases that may occur in design studies and relevant statistics relating to surgeons using lasers. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Wheeler JM

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major advances in treatment for epithelial ovarian cancer have occurred over the last decade, giving hope to patients and families. Surgery remains a cornerstone of therapy. In early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer, a meticulous staging procedure should be performed to aid in determining patients who require appropria...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Im DD,McGuire WP,Rosenshein NB

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The contemporary legal and policy environment has increased the challenges associated with providing health care services to the adolescent population. The issue of reproductive health care services is particularly intense because of the controversial nature of services for contraception and abortion. As the debates c...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： English A

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of the medical success in treatment of the pregnant diabetic woman and her infant in the twentieth century illustrates how the combined efforts of dedicated clinicians and researchers have resulted in dramatic improvements in outcome for this patient group. This article discusses fetal growth, metabolic co...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Tyrala EE

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the highest rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion in the developed world, the United States has plenty of room for improving the distribution of existing contraceptive options and an imperative for developing new methods. This article surveys new and future contraceptive methods. It does not contain a compre...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Turok D

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amniotic fluid embolism remains one of the most devastating conditions in obstetric practice with an incidence of approximately 1 in 40,000 deliveries and a reported mortality rate ranging from 20% to 60%. The pathophysiology involves an abnormal maternal response to fetal tissue exposure associated with breaches of t...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Shamshirsaz AA,Clark SL

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PID is a common infection in reproductive-age women that presents an enormous public health and economic burden. It is responsible for much short- and long-term morbidity that may necessitate interventions subsequent to the original infection. Mild PID seems to be much more common than severe or "classic" PID, and the...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Beigi RH,Wiesenfeld HC

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immediate postpartum period is a favorable time for initiating contraception because women who have recently given birth are often highly motivated to use contraception, pregnancy is excluded, and the hospital setting offers convenience for patients and providers. This article addresses immediate postpartum intrau...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Prager SW,McCoy EE

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Voiding dysfunction in women results from either a failure of the bladder to contract appropriately or a failure of the urethra or bladder neck to relax during attempts at micturition. Complaints of urinary frequency and urgency most often accompany voiding dysfunction. Associated symptoms, which are not always presen...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Bowen LW

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of all relevant randomized controlled trials provides strong evidence that corticosteroid therapy causes a significant reduction in respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm babies overall. This reduction in RDS is accompanied by a reduced incidence of neonatal death, intraventricular hemorrhages, and ne...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Crowley P

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus is an important sexually transmitted organism that causes not only disease in sexual partners but important perinatal illness as well. The obstetrician-gynecologist must be aware of the epidemiology and the pathophysiology of HBV infections, as well as strategies for treatment and prevention. Physici...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Pastorek JG 2nd

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Puerperal inversion of the uterus is an unusual and potentially life-threatening event occurring in the third stage of labor, but when managed promptly and aggressively inversion can result in minimal maternal morbidity and mortality. Once the diagnosis of inversion is made, measures should be undertaken to manage and...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Wendel PJ,Cox SM

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) is a rapidly expanding surgical specialty that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor disorders in women. Evaluation and treatment of several pelvic floor disorders can be accomplished with office-based procedures, yielding significant advantag...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Gleason JL

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The placenta can serve as a valuable source of information about maternal and fetal conditions during the pregnancy; however, the abilities to perform a preliminary gross examination and interpret a placental pathology report are variable among obstetricians. This article discusses the indications for placental submis...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Ravishankar S,Redline RW

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of fetal blood sampling has been advocated widely to improve the specificity of fetal heart rate monitoring, but it remains a clinically unpopular procedure. This article considers its physiologic rationale and evidence base. It includes descriptions of the technique with suggestions for improved clinical inte...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Greene KR

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical treatment of ectopic pregnancy with methotrexate has been shown to be effective and safe in appropriate patients. When considering medical management, the definitive diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy and the assurance that the patient is a candidate are of paramount concern. An understanding of the mechanism o...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Barnhart K,Esposito M,Coutifaris C

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article details the indicators, techniques, and anticipated success rates of laser surgery for vulvar condylomas and neoplasias. The role of adjuvant 5-fluorouracil and interferon is also discussed. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Reid R

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Providers of obstetric and gynecologic care are often the most commonly seen medical providers for adult women, providing primary and reproductive care. Even where psychiatric care is readily available, obstetricians/gynecologists are frequently the front line for recognition, education, and initial management of many...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Fitelson E,McGibbon C

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of physiologic, psychologic, and cultural influences on human sexuality is reviewed. These factors are considered in the exploration of how adolescents express their sexuality and the consequences of that expression. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Brown RT,Cromer BA,Fischer R

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is an unfortunate fact that all pregnancies do not end with healthy babies and healthy mothers. Families who have experienced an adverse pregnancy outcome require accurate information about the risk of recurrence to plan future childbearing. This article examines the recurrence risk of four complications of pregnan...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Moore LE

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hormone replacement therapy should be discussed with every postmenopausal woman and should be the first therapy offered to treat hot flashes owing to its high efficacy and other beneficial properties. Women who are ineligible for or uncomfortable with estrogen replacement therapy and who suffer from hot flashes that i...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Ginsburg ES

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the understanding of cancer biology expands, a wider array of treatment options has become available in the field of gynecologic cancer. Therapies that target specific molecular pathways are now being used. Drugs that target cancer angiogenesis, signal transduction, DNA repair, and immune evasion mechanisms are cur...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Rojas C,Casablanca Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the general approach for assessing teratogenic risks related to fetal exposure, concentrating on the specific patterns associated with anticonvulsant usage and maternal epilepsy. Major anomalies that might be detected prenatally are presented, as well as the patterns of minor anomalies (syndromes)...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Sharony R,Graham JM Jr

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implementing change is difficult; few people want to wade into this area because of the challenge. However, it is highly rewarding and does not have to be complicated. Success requires a clear understanding of health care context, patient safety, and behavioral psychology. To achieve its goal, this article is divided ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Ruiter PJA

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report summarizes the current literature on abdominal, laparoscopic, and transvaginal mesh for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. This article reviews objective and subjective cure rates as well as complications associated with synthetic mesh use for pelvic organ prolapse repair. The focus is on the latest l...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Richter LA,Sokol AI

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00