Premature rupture of the membranes: the enigma of the obstetrician.

abstract：:The amniotic fluid index and the nonstress test are commonly used in the expectant management of preterm premature rupture of membranes. This study was designed to investigate the interrelationship of the nonstress test and the amniotic fluid index during the preterm rupture of membranes latency period. Fifty patients...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Harding JA,Jackson DM,Lewis DF,Major CA,Nageotte MP,Asrat T

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite current recommendations against its use, activity restriction remains a common intervention used to prevent preterm birth in multiple clinical settings. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm premature rupture of membranes, multiple gestations, vaginal bleeding, short cervical length, placenta previa, an...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM). Electronic address: pubs@smfm.org.,Lauder J,Sciscione A,Biggio J,Osmundson S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With experience, and with the use of a 30-degree forward-oblique viewing telescope, sampling from one of the vessels of the umbilical cord produced at least 0.5 ml of pure fetal blood in 97% of the cases between 14 and 24 weeks' gestation; by aspiration through a short-tipped, 27-gauge, specially constructed needle, a...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： MacKenzie IZ,Maclean DA

更新日期：1980-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics that are associated with seeking care for pelvic floor disorders (PFD). STUDY DESIGN:Strategies for seeking care for pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence (UI), and anal incontinence (AI) were assessed in 4392 women. Women were dichotomized into...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Morrill M,Lukacz ES,Lawrence JM,Nager CW,Contreras R,Luber KM

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine the effect of magnesium sulfate on fetal heart rate baseline value, variability, and acceleration-deceleration pattern. STUDY DESIGN:Normal, nonlaboring pregnant patients at >30 weeks' gestation were recruited. Baseline fetal heart rate monitoring for 1 hour was performed. After an 800...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hallak M,Martinez-Poyer J,Kruger ML,Hassan S,Blackwell SC,Sorokin Y

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purposes of this study were to assess the risk of malignant cell dissemination into the peritoneal cavity through the fallopian tubes in patients with endometrial carcinoma undergoing sonohysterography and to evaluate the accuracy of sonohysterography in the estimation of myometrial invasion by the tumor ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dessole S,Rubattu G,Farina M,Capobianco G,Cherchi PL,Tanda F,Gallo O,Ambrosini G

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated whether levels of annexin A5 (AnxA5), AnxA5 anticoagulant activity and binding, and anti-AnxA5 antibodies might be altered in women with previous histories of recurrent spontaneous pregnancy losses (RSPL) when tested during pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN:Ninety pregnant women with histories of 3 or ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wu XX,Arslan AA,Wein R,Reutelingsperger CP,Lockwood CJ,Kuczynski E,Rand JH

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Terbutaline (T) is a beta-adrenergic compound which is commonly employed as a tocolytic agent in preterm labor. We evaluated the metabolic and biophysical consequences of infusion of T into six pregnant women in preterm labor. Our results showed that the infusion of T led to the development of hyperglycemia, hyperinsu...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Cotton DB,Strassner HT,Lipson LG,Goldstein DA

更新日期：1981-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The term microinvasive carcinoma is inappropriate when applied to all vulvar cancers less than or equal to 5 mm thick because approximately 50% of vulvar carcinomas are no thicker than 5 mm and 20% of those superficial tumors metastasize to the lymph nodes. The significant predictors of groin node metastases in patien...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sedlis A,Homesley H,Bundy BN,Marshall R,Yordan E,Hacker N,Lee JH,Whitney C

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether epidural anesthesia during labor affects maternal circulating catecholamines, blood samples were obtained from 15 patients at the peak of and immediately after two consecutive painful contractions. A lumbar epidural local anesthetic without epinephrine was then administered. After the onset of ana...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shnider SM,Abboud TK,Artal R,Henriksen EH,Stefani SJ,Levinson G

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Supreme IUD has given 100% excellent results with 1000 insertions during 1 year with a complication rate of 1/1000. It is suggested that these results are due to the side rims of the IUD lying 1-3 mm from the uterine side wall, completely covering the upper 50-75% of the uterine side walls. ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Knoch MH

更新日期：1973-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Effect of irradiation alone and irradiation after 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), paclitaxel, or cisplatin (CDDP) was investigated in human cervical cell lines (CaSki, ME180, SiHa, and C33A). High-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) (+) CaSki and SiHa cells were the most resistant to CDDP, 5-FU, and radiation treatments. Radiation...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Saxena A,Yashar C,Taylor DD,Gercel-Taylor C

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to determine whether detection of insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-1 in vaginal secretions could be used in the diagnosis of fetal membrane rupture. STUDY DESIGN:Consenting patients (n = 105) with complaints suspicious of membrane rupture between 24 and 42 weeks of gestation who had...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lockwood CJ,Wein R,Chien D,Ghidini A,Alvarez M,Berkowitz RL

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two 46,XX true hermaphrodites with genital ambiguity since birth and gynecomastia were studied. The production rates of estradiol in these subjects, 77 and 71 microgram per 24 hours, and of estrone, 82 and 136 microgram per 24 hours, were approximately twice those of normal adult men. In one of these subjects the plas...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Aiman J,Hemsell DL,MacDonald PC

更新日期：1978-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Apert syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by coronal craniosynostosis, syndactyly, brachycephaly, midfacial hypoplasia, and central nervous system anomalies, among other malformations. We present a case of Apert syndrome examined at 22 + 0 weeks' gestation. Three-dimensional maximum mode was decisive for the cor...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Esser T,Rogalla P,Bamberg C,Kalache KD

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Validity refers to an evidence-based claim about the trustworthiness of decisions made from context-specific performance data. Validity requirements for competency-based assessments in obstetrics and gynecology have not been defined in the literature. We explain why validity is intrinsic to any discussion about compet...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Andreatta PB,Marzano DA,Curran DS

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare live birth rates following ultrasound-guided embryo transfer (ET) by reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellows versus attending physicians. STUDY DESIGN:Women who underwent their first day-3, fresh, nondonor ET between Oct. 1, 2005, and April 1, 2011, at our academic center were included ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Eaton JL,Zhang X,Barnes RB

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abruptio placentae is a complex multifactorial disease that is associated with maternal and neonatal death and morbidity. Abruptio placentae's high recurrence rate, high prevalence of heritable thrombophilia among women with abruptio placentae, and aggregation of cases in families of women with the disease s...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Workalemahu T,Enquobahrie DA,Gelaye B,Thornton TA,Tekola-Ayele F,Sanchez SE,Garcia PJ,Palomino HG,Hajat A,Romero R,Ananth CV,Williams MA

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to examine the practice patterns and attitudes of obstetricians and gynecologists surrounding treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a cross-sectional study of members of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Surveys, which were distributed using ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Matteson KA,Anderson BL,Pinto SB,Lopes V,Schulkin J,Clark MA

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to report the distribution of pelvic support among a population-based sample of middle-aged community-dwelling women, as defined by pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) and study factors that might influence POP-Q measurements. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a secondary analy...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Trowbridge ER,Fultz NH,Patel DA,DeLancey JO,Fenner DE

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred ninety-nine female patients with candidal vulvovaginitis were included in an open, randomized, mycologically controlled study carried out at three Dutch gynecologic clinics to determine the efficacy and tolerability of a single vaginal tablet containing 500 mg clotrimazole in comparison with a 6-day treatm...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Loendersloot EW,Goormans E,Wiesenhaan PE,Barthel PJ,Branolte JH

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate the rate of conversion of Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) annual meeting abstract presentations to full manuscript publications over time. STUDY DESIGN:Full manuscript publications corresponding to all SMFM oral abstracts 2003 through 2010 inclusive, and SMFM poster abstracts...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Manuck TA,Barbour K,Janicki L,Blackwell SC,Berghella V

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scientific evidence indicates that improving a woman's health before pregnancy will improve pregnancy outcomes. However, for many years, our efforts have focused primarily on prenatal care and on caring for infants after birth. The concept of preconception care has been identified repeatedly as a priority for improvin...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Atrash H,Jack BW,Johnson K,Coonrod DV,Moos MK,Stubblefield PG,Cefalo R,Damus K,Reddy UM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Glycodelin is an endometrial protein proposed to play an important role in embryonic implantation. We examined the effects of progestins and relaxin on glycodelin transcription, synthesis, and secretion. STUDY DESIGN:Northern blotting, metabolic labeling, and fluorography were used to assess glycodelin messe...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Taylor RN,Vigne JL,Zhang P,Hoang P,Lebovic DI,Mueller MD

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We analyzed the safety and patient acceptance of amniotic fluid insulin measurements by third-trimester amniocentesis in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. STUDY DESIGN:We studied the rate of early uterine contractions, need for tocolysis, premature rupture of membranes, mode of delivery, length of g...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Haeusler MC,Konstantiniuk P,Dorfer M,Weiss PA

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The kinetics of maternal-fetal interferon and a chemical interferon inducer were studied in Swiss-Webster white mice at 8, 15, and 19 days of gestation. Crude interferon was administered by maternal tail vein injection to one group. There was no transfer of interferon to the fetus despite high maternal levels. A chemi...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Evans AT,Carandang G,Quilligan EJ,Cesario TC

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to assess the effects of the adjunctive use of cardiovascular dynamics monitoring in the ambulatory management of 199 pregnant patients with severe hypertension. STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, observational study was performed. Determinants of mean arterial pressure were computed by using the Ho...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Fukushima T,Berumen M,Vargas N,Zadeh N,Hon EH

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to review the risks of placenta accreta, increta, and percreta, and provide guidance regarding interventions to improve maternal outcomes when abnormal placental implantation occurs. METHODS:Relevant documents were identified through a search of the English-language literature for publications incl...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Publications Committee, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.,Belfort MA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periconceptional diet quality is commonly suboptimal and sociodemographic disparities in diet quality exist. However, it is unknown whether individual periconceptional diet quality is associated with obstetric outcomes. OBJECTIVE:Our objective was to assess differences in maternal and neonatal outcomes acco...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Yee LM,Silver RM,Haas DM,Parry S,Mercer BM,Iams J,Wing D,Parker CB,Reddy UM,Wapner RJ,Grobman WA

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Shoulder dystocia continues to be a major complication of obstetrics, and several factors have been identified to help predict its occurrence. A previous shoulder dystocia is one of the risk factors. However, the recurrence rate is unknown. The purpose of this study is to report the recurrence rate of shoulde...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lewis DF,Raymond RC,Perkins MB,Brooks GG,Heymann AR

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00