The detection and cure of breast cancer.

abstract：:The diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy remains a challenge to the clinician, despite advances in sonographic and biochemical technology. Contemporary practice requires an understanding of the normal sonographic features and hormonal profiles for normal pregnancy as well as the pathogenesis of an ectopic nidation. Frequent...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Cartwright PS

更新日期：1991-03-01 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：:Penile HPV infection and disease are very common in sexually active men, and may be manifest in many forms. Treatment of clinically detectable lesions is advisable not only to relieve symptoms but also to prevent the spread of HPV infection to new sexual partners. Treatment of subclinical disease is more controversial...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Palefsky JM,Barrasso R

更新日期：1996-12-01 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：:Breast enhancement through augmentation improves not only the woman's physical appearance but also contributes to her psychologic well-being. With the current emphasis placed on women's breasts in the media, it is not surprising that small-breasted women feel inadequate. Recent US Federal Drug Administration approval ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Antoniuk PM

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal uterine bleeding occurs secondary to a wide variety of functional and structural abnormalities. Although there is clearly a place for surgery, medical therapy has enormous potential for most women, especially those with dysfunctional uterine bleeding. To provide women with appropriate options for therapy, the...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Munro MG

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Canavan disease is a severe leukodystrophy more common among Ashkenazi Jews. The enzyme defect, apartoacylase, has been identified, and the gene cloned. Only two mutations account for over 98% of all Jewish alleles with Canavan disease. The carrier frequency among healthy Jews is 1:37-58. Carrier detection and prenata...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Matalon R,Matalon KM

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaginal bleeding is the most common cause of emergency care in the first trimester of pregnancy and accounts for the majority of premenopausal bleeding cases. Ultrasound evaluation combined with a quantitative beta human chorionic gonadotropin test is an established diagnostic tool to assess these patients. Spontaneou...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Paspulati RM,Turgut AT,Bhatt S,Ergun E,Dogra VS

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Except in special circumstances, therapeutic insemination with a husband's sample has a low success rate. Couples in whom oligozoospermia has been identified as the principal cause of infertility do not benefit from therapeutic insemination by husband. Because of this low success rate, intrauterine insemination to pro...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Alexander NJ,Ackerman S

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction are common forms of pelvic floor dysfunction affecting women. The complex interactions between the nervous system and lower urinary tract anatomy allow for the coordinated functions of urine storage and evacuation. A thorough understanding of these components and their inte...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Rahn DD,Roshanravan SM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its introduction more than 20 years ago, continuous electronic FHR monitoring has become the standard in most modern obstetric units. Practitioners well versed in FHR pattern interpretation do not question the value of fetal monitoring. Not only does this modality detect hypoxia early in its evolution, but also ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Penning S,Garite TJ

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To ensure the integrity of gynecologic surgical practices and patient safety, changes need to be made in the training of gynecologic surgeons, both in residency and continuing surgical education. Although society demands competency in the training and continuing education of airline pilots, little is done in compariso...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Julian TM,Rogers RM Jr

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract abnormalities are fairly common in the perinatal period. Ultrasonography is an effective diagnostic tool for identifying fetal urinary tract anomalies and can be helpful in establishing prognosis and guiding treatment decisions. The sonographer is encouraged to characterize and localize the fetal urinary...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Stamilio DM,Morgan MA

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lichen planus is an inflammatory mucocutaneous condition with a myriad of clinical manifestations. There are 3 forms of lichen planus that effect the vulva: papulosquamous, hypertrophic, and erosive. Erosive lichen planus can progress to vulvar scaring, vaginal stenosis, and squamous cell carcinoma; these long-term se...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Mauskar M

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：: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：:The surgical procedures used for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain, their indications, and success rates are reviewed. A thorough preoperative evaluation is presented that will enable the physician to detect patients at high risk for surgical failure and those who will be more appropriately managed with nonsurgical...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Parsons LH,Stovall TG

更新日期：1993-12-01 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：:Ultimately, the timely diagnosis of ovarian cancer will rely on clinical judgment and careful analysis of presenting symptoms within the context of a thoughtful dialogue between the patient and her physician. Symptoms most typical of ovarian cancer include bloating, abdominal or pelvic pain, and difficulty eating. In ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Goff BA

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All the existing data show that combination estrogen/progestogen therapy is mandatory if any replacement therapy is to be given to the woman over age 40. Sufficient evidence has indicated that estrogen alone is inadequate; progestogen must be given to prevent endometrial hyperplasia, lower the risk of breast cancer, a...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Upton GV

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity has increased dramatically in the United States over the last several decades, with approximately 40% of pregnant women now considered overweight or obese. Obesity has been shown to be associated with numerous poor pregnancy outcomes, including increased rates of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, fetal macro...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Mission JF,Marshall NE,Caughey AB

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the health care system transforms to accommodate an increased need for primary care services and more patients, new models of health care delivery are needed that can provide quality health care services efficiently. An integrated collaborative practice of certified nurse-midwives, obstetrician-gynecologists, and p...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： King TL,Laros RK Jr,Parer JT

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:Recognizing the enormous impact that quality breast screening mammography can have on reducing breast cancer deaths, we need to determine when women's and physician's perceived restrictions for mammography examination impede the progress of its use for early cancer detection. A uniform system should emphasize valid co...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Sierra AE,Potchen EJ

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery that insulin resistance has a key role in the pathophysiology of PCOS has led to a novel and promising form of therapy in the form of the insulin-sensitizing drugs. Although no extremely large trials using these drugs for this indication have been performed, more than 18 trials have specifically examined...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Iuorno MJ,Nestler JE

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last century, there were two breakthroughs in diabetes management and monitoring that changed the course of treatment: the discovery of insulin and the progress in the understanding of glucose monitoring. As technology evolved, glucose monitoring and insulin administration can now be achieved in a continuou...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Yogev Y,Hod M

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomies are being performed at higher rates since the da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, Inc, Sunnyvale, CA, USA) received US Food and Drug Administration approval in 2005 for gynecologic procedures. Despite the technological advancements over traditional laparoscopy, a ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Simpson KM,Advincula AP

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses the role of ultrasound in assessing endometrial and uterine factors affecting the implantation of the embryo. Modern ultrasound equipment includes advanced Doppler and three-dimensional facilities that refine our understanding of factors that affect implantation such as endometrial blood flow. T...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Campbell S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the key concepts regarding the counseling and management of cervical dysplasia and invasive cervical cancer diagnosed during pregnancy. Emphasis is placed on balancing the maternal and fetal well-being in collaboration with appropriate multidisciplinary teams. Information regarding appropriate dia...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Muller CY,Smith HO

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital heart disease comprises most maternal cardiac diseases in pregnancy and is an important cause of maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Pregnancy is often considered a high-risk state for individuals with structural heart disease as a consequence of a limited ability to adapt to th...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Foeller ME,Foeller TM,Druzin M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00