Primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma: a review of the clinical and immunohistochemical features of the rare tumor.

abstract：:Our objective was to discuss the role of erythropoietin in fetal erythropoiesis and to review its clinical uses in perinatal medicine. All relevant articles compiled through a MEDLINE search (years 1986-1997) were reviewed. Erythropoietin is essential for fetal erythropoiesis and is produced in response to hypoxia and...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Vora M,Gruslin A

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Although stem cells have held the fascination of scientists for years, the attention of the general public has recently been captured by the derivation of human embryonic stem cells. In this review we describe the historical experiments leading up to the isolation of human embryonic stem cells and discuss re...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Pfendler KC,Kawase E

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper discusses the various methods used to diagnose uterine perforation caused by an IUD. Radiography, or plain film, has a limited use in the diagnosis of uterine perforation since its usefulness depends on the radiopacity of the particular IUD; if the IUD appears on film, plain film does not allow one to conc...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Zakin D,Stern WZ,Rosenblatt R

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Within the last decade, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), a new assisted reproductive technique that allows for the direct injection of spermatozoa into the oocyte, has become available to infertile couples. While most studies indicate that ICSI has success rates similar to those of traditional in vit...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Lewis S,Klonoff-Cohen H

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Importance:Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare but severe disease, with high risk of death, and attacks have been associated to high estrogen levels. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hyperandrogenic condition, which is frequently treated with combined oral contraceptives. Objective:The aim of this study ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Iahn-Aun M,Aun MV,Motta AA,Kalil J,Giavina-Bianchi P,Hayashida SA,Baracat EC,Maciel GA

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Viral venereal infection caused by human Papillomavirus has reached epidemic state. The proper management of this infection in men is of great benefit, because it may possibly decrease the reservoir of disease in both sexes from which genital condylomata and associated lesions may arise. We report a selection of curre...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Maymon R,Shulman A,Maymon B,Bekerman A,Werchow M,Faktor JH,Altaras M

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of blood products has come under closer scrutiny over the past decade because of the autoimmune deficiency syndrome. Newer technology has led to the use of component therapy in most situations. The use of fresh-frozen plasma has been overstated in the older literature, and fresh-frozen plasma should be used in...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Nolan TE,Gallup DG

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this review is to provide the obstetrician/gynecologist with a comprehensive review of the open Burch procedure including operative technique and modifications, complications, and success rates. A computerized search of English-language articles was performed on the MEDLINE database. Additional sources ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Dainer M,Hall CD,Choe J,Bhatia NN

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variegated group of autoimmune disorders tend to occur in women during childbearing years. Autoantibodies, often of IgG type, directed against the mother's (self) antigens has been well characterized in a number of these disorders. Transplacental transfer of IgG autoantibodies has been frequently demonstrated withou...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Giacoia GP,Azubuike K

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Published reports, case studies, and articles from the English language regarding ultrasonographic detection of fetal anemia in red blood cell alloimmunization were obtained from a MEDLINE search from 1966 to November 1999 using the keywords Rh disease, hemolytic disease of the newborn, ultrasound, and Doppler flow st...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Whitecar PW,Moise KJ Jr

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The alleged association between induced abortion and breast cancer is one of the most controversial and important questions in women's health today. To help clinicians provide appropriate counseling, we reviewed both the primary data and review articles on this topic. We identified the studies and reviews by using Med...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Bartholomew LL,Grimes DA

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Porencephaly may result from either a developmental anomaly or an antepartum intraparenchymal insult. Pre- and postnatal ultrasonography can demonstrate characteristic images of porencephaly. There is minimal literature on diagnosis and outcome of antenatally diagnosed porencephaly. There are two types of porencephaly...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Eller KM,Kuller JA

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although pregnancy in renal transplant patients was looked upon with skepticism in the past, it is no longer an insurmountable barrier to successful pregnancy. Gestation in these patients, once quite rare, is increasing markedly and obstetricians expect to encounter problems such as immunologic, genetic, teratogenic, ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Hadi HA

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All available English, French, and German literature published prior to January 1978 in which post-sterilization tubal pregnancy was reported was surveyed. From 1957 on, the Index Medicus or Current List of Medical Literature was surveyed for reported sterilization failures. Additional references cited in the litera...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Metz KG,Mastroianni L Jr

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Sexual dysfunction is a common problem for women and often impairs their quality of life. Many women are reluctant to discuss these issues with their physicians. The perimenopause presents unique changes in sexual function. At this time, women and their partners undergo numerous physiologic, psychologic, and...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Novi JM,Book NM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal hemodynamic adaptation to pregnancy consists of profound changes in various interdependent systems. Of crucial importance in the early adaptation of the volume homeostatic mechanisms to pregnancy is the resetting of the volume and osmoreceptors. This resetting may be induced by a reduction in vascular tone an...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Duvekot JJ,Peeters LL

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed the associations of colposcopic features with cervical and vaginal pathogens and with clinical diagnoses in randomly selected women attending a clinic for sexually transmitted diseases. Logistic regression models were used to adjust for coinfections. Significant associations (P less than 0.01) were found f...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Paavonen J,Stevens CE,Wølner-Hanssen P,Critchlow CW,Derouen T,Kiviat N,Koutsky L,Stamm WE,Corey L,Holmes KK

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of interventions for the prevention or treatment of nutritional and infectious disorders during pregnancy on preterm birth rates. Cochrane systematic reviews or any other more up-to-date systematic review of antimicrobial and nutritional interventions were sought. El...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Villar J,Gülmezoglu AM,de Onis M

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Importance:Physical activity during pregnancy can offer many maternal and fetal health benefits. Objective:The aim was to summarize American, Canadian, and international recommendations published recently on physical activity during pregnancy to aid health care providers in their delivery of advice on the topic. Evid...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Evenson KR,Mottola MF,Artal R

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal tumors lead to serious illness or even death in the fetal or neonatal period. Problems vary from severe hydrops to underdevelopment of fetal organs. In some instances a tumor may cause mechanical obstruction during the birth process. Polyhydramnios frequently develops. Adequate prenatal diagnosis is of utmost im...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Wienk MA,Van Geijn HP,Copray FJ,Brons JT

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Insulinomas are rare tumors with an incidence of approximately four cases per million person-years. Nineteen cases of insulinoma during pregnancy have been reported. Hypoglycemic symptoms usually appear during the first trimester. A 28-year-old primigravida was admitted at 6 weeks of gestation after referral...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Takacs CA,Krivak TC,Napolitano PG

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is the most common curable sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Annually, 7.4 million new infections are estimated in the United States, which is greater than combined new cases of Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Serious adverse reproductive health outcomes including pregnancy compl...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Coleman JS,Gaydos CA,Witter F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) occurs in 3% of pregnancies and is responsible for one third of all preterm births. PPROM will affect 120,000 women in the United States each year. It is associated with significant maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity and mortality resulting from infection, ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Canavan TP,Simhan HN,Caritis S

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding molecular biology can improve the clinical acumen of the practicing obstetrician/gynecologist. An area of basic research now becoming clinically relevant involves the G proteins and G protein-coupled receptors. Clinicians already manipulate G protein-coupled receptors in their daily practice. Examples in...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Cohen DP,Layman LC

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to understand new modalities available to treat and manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes during pregnancy. RECENT FINDINGS:The use of new insulin analogs and oral agents, as well as new technologies to deliver insulin and monitor glucose during pregnancy remains controv...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Lee-Parritz A

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preterm delivery presents the main cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The rate of preterm delivery is 12% to 13% in the United States, of which 29% concerns preterm deliveries before 34 weeks of gestation. Basic parameter of prevention strategy is implementation of tocolytic therapy in cases of threa...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Petousis S,Margioula-Siarkou C,Kalogiannidis I

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last three decades have witnessed a dramatic increase in the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) so that now, in developed countries, 1.7% to 4.0% of all children are born after ART. Although absolute risks appear small, data from prospective and retrospective studies indicate increased risks of adverse ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Talaulikar VS,Arulkumaran S

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Importance:Ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancers constitute the deadliest gynecologic malignancies. After primary cytoreductive surgery, there are several standard first-line cytotoxic treatments for providers to consider. Newer molecular targeted therapies are becoming more common and may have a role...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Pierce SR,Clark LH

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metformin is a common treatment for women who have insulin resistance manifesting as type 2 diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). With an increasing number of these patients conceiving, it is expected that the use of metformin in and around the time of pregnancy will increase. This article reassesses the mec...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： McCarthy EA,Walker SP,McLachlan K,Boyle J,Permezel M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of an extraamniotic catheter balloon, inflated above the internal cervical os, has been advocated as a nonpharmacological, mechanical method of cervical ripening before induction of labor. Additional measures may include applying traction on the catheter, or the infusion of normal saline (1 ml/min) via the cat...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Sherman DJ,Frenkel E,Tovbin J,Arieli S,Caspi E,Bukovsky I

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00