Prospective study of coding practices for cesarean deliveries.

abstract：:Most discussion on labial adhesions is about the pediatric group. A case is presented of a postmenopausal woman whose main complaint was urinary incontinence. Etiology, symptoms, signs, and diagnosis are discussed. Guidelines for treatment and prevention are proposed. Because the number of postmenopausal women is stea...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Chuong CJ,Hodgkinson CP

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the cost-effectiveness of universal group B streptococci (GBS) screening in women with a singleton pregnancy planning a repeat cesarean delivery. METHODS:We conducted a decision analysis from a health care perspective to compare the cost-effectiveness of GBS screening for women planning a repeat ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Albright CM,MacGregor C,Sutton D,Theva M,Hughes BL,Werner EF

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood transfusions performed earlier in the 20th century were often accompanied by significant complications. Today, with an increased knowledge of blood type compatibility, the majority of risks have been eliminated. However, hazards still remain. The authors report on a potentially fatal pulmonary disorder caused by...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lewis RW,Rudd N,Pittman JA

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind randomized trial of antibiotic prophylaxis was performed with 49 patients undergoing extended pelvic surgery for adenocarcinoma of the endometrium. In this series infections of the Hemovac drain site(s) were most common (8 of 10 infections); only 1 serious infection, pelvic cellulitis, occurred. Short-t...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Creasman WT,Hill GB,Weed JC Jr,Gall SA

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is characterized as chronic sexual symptoms that manifest with personal distress in the domains of desire, arousal, orgasm, and pain. Extensive epidemiologic evidence estimates that almost 50% of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women experience FSD. Screening for FSD is not readily co...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Simon JA,Lukas VA

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aggressive surgery may improve the outcome of patients with ovarian cancer. To assess the risk of operative complications, we analyzed 472 primary and 299 repeat operations for ovarian cancer in 536 women between 14-91 years of age. Intraoperative bleeding estimated to be over 1000 mL (N = 107) was more common after p...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Venesmaa P,Ylikorkala O

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ovarian pathology, including nonfunctional tumors and massive edema of the ovary, has been associated with stromal luteinization and clinical endocrinopathies. CASE:An adolescent girl presented with primary amenorrhea, clitoromegaly, and large abdominopelvic mass. Laboratory evaluation revealed an elevated ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Thomas RL,Carr BR,Ziadie MS,Wilson EE

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred women were studied in a randomized controlled trial of induction of labor using high-dose (3 mg) or low-dose (0.5 mg) prostaglandin E2 vaginal pessaries. Induction using 3-mg pessaries was more successful, with a shorter overall induction-delivery interval and less requirement for analgesia, although uteri...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hunter IW,Cato E,Ritchie JW

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This month, we focus on current research in preterm birth prevention. Dr. Andrews discusses 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： Andrews WW

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of postural changes, such as crossing the legs, in reducing urine leakage in women with stress urinary incontinence. METHODS:Sixty-five women with urodynamically proven stress incontinence underwent a series of standing cough stress tests in each of four postures: standing, crossing th...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Norton PA,Baker JE

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate changes over the past decade in the mode of delivery and second-stage duration in nulliparous women. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study at a single institution of nulliparous women reaching complete cervical dilation with singleton gestations 36 weeks or greater from January 1, 201...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Fitzwater JL,Owen J,Ankumah NA,Campbell SB,Biggio JR,Szychowski JM,Edwards RK

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the population risks of maternal and infant complications with the birth of macrosomic (at least 4000 g) compared with normal weight infants. METHODS:Term, singleton infants were identified from the state of Washington's birth event records database for 1990. Diagnosis codes from the Internal Cla...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gregory KD,Henry OA,Ramicone E,Chan LS,Platt LD

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recently developed sperm penetration assay (SPA) tests the functional capacity of sperm. It is based upon the ability of in vitro capacitated human spermatozoa to penetrate zona-free hamster eggs in vitro. The SPA was superior to seminal fluid analysis in predicting both fertility and infertility; in the predictio...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Karp LE,Williamson RA,Moore DE,Shy KK,Plymate SR,Smith WD

更新日期：1981-05-01 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：:A rapid, simple method for screening individuals at high risk for the presence of Y chromosomes is described. The correlation with actual sex using probability tables from Baye's formula have shown to be accurate, when used with a 99% confidence limit. This procedure can be utilized in the investigation of amenorrhea ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Paulson JD,Keller DW,Muhlendorf K,Eatherly C

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe our clinical experience with detection and analysis of cell-free fetal DNA derived from maternal plasma for prenatal sexing and fetal rhesus-D typing. METHODS:Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reactions (PCRs) of rhesus-D sequences and the SRY gene were validated and offered to patients wit...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Rijnders RJ,Christiaens GC,Bossers B,van der Smagt JJ,van der Schoot CE,de Haas M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 63-month period beginning January 1, 1977, 258 infants with birth weights of 500-999 g were born alive at one tertiary perinatal center; 170 were offered full intensive care. The mothers of 67 (39.4%) of these 170 infants had been given betamethasone antenatally to accelerate fetal lung maturation. Of the 67 in...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Doyle LW,Kitchen WH,Ford GW,Rickards AL,Kelly EA

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caffeine citrate in doses of 6.96 mg/kg (equivalent to 3.50 mg/kg of caffeine) of combined maternal and fetal weight and 69.6 mg/kg (35.0 mg/kg of caffeine) was administered in 1-dl solutions intravenously over ten minutes to chronically prepared pregnant sheep. The ewes and their fetuses were monitored for cardiovasc...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wilson SJ,Ayromlooi J,Errick JK

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family planning plays a pivotal role in population growth, poverty reduction, and human development. Evidence from the United Nations and other governmental and nongovernmental organizations supports this conclusion. Failure to sustain family planning programs, both domestically and abroad, will lead to increased popu...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Allen RH

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few data regarding safety of pregnancy after uterine artery embolization. However, numerous women desire future fertility after this procedure. Uterine rupture without a history of cesarean delivery or uterine scarring is an exceedingly rare complication in pregnancy. CASE:We report a case of uter...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Yeaton-Massey A,Loring M,Chetty S,Druzin M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uterine rupture is an uncommon complication of midtrimester abortion, occurring more frequently in the older multiparous patient and with the use of high doses of oxytocic agents. The clinical presentation may vary from an unexplained drop in the hematocrit or persistent abdominal pain to profound shock and maternal d...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Graham D

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate detection rates for aneuploidy by first-trimester and sequential screening. METHODS:The study included women with singleton pregnancies who participated in the California Prenatal Screening Program with estimated delivery dates from August 2009 to December 2012 who had first- or first- and second...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Baer RJ,Flessel MC,Jelliffe-Pawlowski LL,Goldman S,Hudgins L,Hull AD,Norton ME,Currier RJ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the risk of maternal parvovirus B19 infection from exposure to various sources and the fetal morbidity of those infections. METHODS:We obtained demographic and occupational information about pregnant women exposed to sources of B19 and about the nature and duration of the exposures. We performed se...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Harger JH,Adler SP,Koch WC,Harger GF

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum glucose levels were measured in 50 nondiabetic pregnant women between 33 and 43 weeks' gestation following a nonstress test (NST) to determine the relationship between maternal glucose levels and the results of the NST. Two comparable groups of 25 patients each were formed based on the NST results, reactive and ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Phelan JP,Kester R,Labudovich ML

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS) was measured in 35 patients with intact unaborted hydatidiform mole by a rapid radioimmunoassay using 70% dioxane in water to separate the bound from unbound fraction. Serum hCG was measured by a hemagglutination inhibition method. Serum hCS ranged from 250 to 5900 ng/ml, ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dawood MY,Teoh ES

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bombay blood type is among the rarest in the world and is associated with anti-H antibodies. These antibodies cause severe hemolysis when exposed to any blood product except Bombay and have been reported to cause hemolytic disease of the newborn. CASE:A primigravid woman with Bombay blood type received eryt...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sprawka N,Young C,O'Brien B

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:All national organizations now recommend that women be screened for cervical cancer beginning at age 21 years, regardless of age of sexual initiation; however, studies have shown that providers continue to screen much earlier than recommended. Two federal cancer surveillance systems were used to quantify the ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Benard VB,Watson M,Castle PE,Saraiya M

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the natural history and outcomes of a large cohort of expectantly managed angular pregnancies diagnosed in the first trimester by specific ultrasound criteria. METHODS:We conducted a prospective case series of women with prenatally diagnosed angular pregnancy at a single academic tertiary care ce...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bollig KJ,Schust DJ

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Questionnaires dealing with the 1977 in-training examination for residents in obstetrics and gynecology were sent to residency directors and residents. More than 70% were returned. Responses indicated a generally positive view of the examination, especially the multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There was strong suppor...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Holzman GB,Bridgham RG,Easterling WE Jr

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The association of intraoperative neurologic injuries with gynecologic surgical procedures is well established. The sequelae of such injuries are usually transient and resolve with minimal intervention, although long-term disability can and does occasionally occur. The purpose of this study was to examine the...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Irvin W,Andersen W,Taylor P,Rice L

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00