Cardiocentesis: an alternative method of fetal blood sampling for the prenatal diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with a history of pregnancy loss in the second trimester are often diagnosed with cervical insufficiency and are treated with cervical cerclage. We present an unusual complication of this procedure that mimicked preterm rupture of membranes. CASE:A 38-year-old woman with a history of cervical conizati...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wall LL,Khan F,Adams S

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The class of uterine malformations known as communicating uteri is characterized by two separate uterocervical cavities connected by an isthmic communication. Nine types have been described. We report the second proven case of a septate communicating uterus with double cervix. Investigation of secondary infertility in...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lev-Toaff AS,Kim SS,Toaff ME

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A well-woman visit provides an excellent opportunity to counsel patients about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and minimizing health risks. Given the shifting and complex landscape of care, in which many women may not receive all the recommended preventive services, obstetrician-gynecologists have an opportunity to co...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred thirty-one nulliparous patients between 28 to 34 weeks' gestation with no known history of renal disease or hypertension were placed in the left lateral recumbent position and their blood pressures were taken once and recorded. They then turned to the supine position where another blood pressure was taken ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Peck TM

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the first successful umbilical cord blood transplant in 1988, it has been estimated that more than 35,000 transplants have been performed in children and adults for the correction of inborn errors of metabolism, hematopoietic malignancies, and genetic disorders of the blood and immune system. Two types of banks ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The safety and efficacy of laminaria tents as an adjunct to labor induction near term were examined in a prospective, controlled, and randomized study involving insertion of laminaria into the cervical canal the evening prior to planned induction. Six of 35 subjects in whom laminaria were used entered labor spontaneou...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Cross WG,Pitkin RM

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We studied the effects of the thromboxane (Tx)A2-receptor antagonists AH 23848 and BM 13.177 in small isolated human uteroplacental arteries. METHODS:Fetal stem villous arteries and maternal intramyometrial arteries were dissected from placental specimens and from myometrial biopsies obtained at cesarean or ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Svane D,Skajaa K,Andersson KE,Forman A

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare bleeding patterns between a 21/7-day triphasic norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol (E2) 25-microgram oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and a 24/4-day drospirenone/ethinyl E2 20-microgram OCP. METHODS:In a three-cycle, open-label, multicenter study, healthy, sexually active women were assigned randomly to a...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kaunitz AM,Burkman RT,Fisher AC,LaGuardia KD

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditional methods of exchange of research information may not be rapid enough, especially for international multicenter studies or when discussing controversial issues such as the value of fetal monitoring. The Internet is a useful tool that provides numerous opportunities for immediate communication withi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Costa Santos C,Ayres de Campos D,da Costa Pereira A,Bernardes J

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if patient reports of urinary incontinence symptoms can predict quality of life as measured by the short forms of the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire and the Urogenital Distress Inventory, two standardized, disease-specific instruments. METHODS:Telephone surveys were conducted of 384 community...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Robinson D,Pearce KF,Preisser JS,Dugan E,Suggs PK,Cohen SJ

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare temporal trends of urogynecologic mesh medical device reports with sentinel U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notices and to examine all linked reports of patient death. METHODS:The Reed Tech Navigator is an online tool used to extract and analyze data in the Manufacturer and User Facility D...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sassani JC,Artsen AM,Moalli PA,Bradley MS

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of ovarian carcinoma with bilateral metastases to the breasts is presented. This is the first report of simultaneous involvement of both breasts presenting as an inflammatory tumor. Axillary lymph node enlargement preceded breast involvement. The related literature is reviewed briefly, and the unpredictable inv...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Krishnan EU,Phillips AK,Randell A,Taylor B,Garg SK

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Important clinical, social, and ethical questions are associated with the evaluation and use of surgical approaches aimed at correcting fetal anatomic abnormalities. In particular, the expansion of maternal-fetal surgery to ameliorate nonlethal fetal conditions has intensified the need to address issues abou...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lyerly AD,Gates EA,Cefalo RC,Sugarman J

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five hundred and fifty six women with invasive epithelial ovarian carcinoma were assessed for postoperative treatment between 1966 and 1976. The records of this group were reviewed retrospectively. Sixteen characteristics of the patient and tumor were analyzed for prognostic significance by univariate and multivariate...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Swenerton KD,Hislop TG,Spinelli J,LeRiche JC,Yang N,Boyes DA

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients with either severe preeclampsia (9) or eclampsia (3) were treated with intravenous diazoxide, 300-mg bolus, for the reduction of diastolic blood pressure (less than or equal 110 torr) after the usual and customary measures had been initiated to include parenteral MgSO4 and diazepam. Diazoxide precipito...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Morris JA,Arce JJ,Hamilton CJ,Davidson EC,Maidman JE,Clark JH,Bloom RS

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biophysical profile scoring was the principal technique of antepartum fetal surveillance in 238 well-controlled diabetic pregnancies. Fifty insulin-dependent diabetics had twice-weekly testing, and 188 gestational diabetics had weekly testing. Intervention was not pursued unless there were maternal or fetal complicati...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Johnson JM,Lange IR,Harman CR,Torchia MG,Manning FA

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the presence of fetal fibronectin in the cervix and vagina as a screening test for spontaneous preterm birth. METHODS:Two thousand nine hundred twenty-nine women at ten centers were routinely screened every 2 weeks from 22-24 to 30 weeks for cervical and vaginal fetal fibronectin. A positive test...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Goldenberg RL,Mercer BM,Meis PJ,Copper RL,Das A,McNellis D

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects on hot flushes of the dopamine antagonist Veralipride versus placebo were investigated in a randomized double-blind study of postmenopausal healthy women (N = 20 in each group). Cutaneous temperature recording and plasma LH pulsatility were studied in eight patients from each group. Veralipride administrat...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Melis GB,Gambacciani M,Cagnacci A,Paoletti AM,Mais V,Fioretti P

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A follow-up study of more than 65,000 healthy women aged 15 to 44 was conducted to assess the association between oral contraceptive use and thromboembolism, stroke, or nonfatal myocardial infarction from 1980 through 1982 at Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound. A positive association existed between current oral ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Porter JB,Hunter JR,Jick H,Stergachis A

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether there is an increased risk of cesarean delivery in women who delay childbearing into their later reproductive years, using a well-defined cohort and controlling for difference in baseline susceptibility such as complications of pregnancy and labor. METHODS:The current study included all w...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Peipert JF,Bracken MB

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the transplacental passage of vancomycin in term, uninfected pregnant women. METHODS:A single vancomycin 1-g dose was administered intravenously at four separate time intervals to 13 uncomplicated nonlaboring women undergoing scheduled cesarean delivery. Samples of maternal blood and fetal cord b...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Laiprasert J,Klein K,Mueller BA,Pearlman MD

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the changes in central hemodynamics features of pregnant women presenting with hypertensive disorders and to analyze the effects of standard antihypertensive treatment on maternal central hemodynamics. METHODS:Applanation tonometry was used to record the radial artery pulse waveform in 80 women p...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Khalil A,Jauniaux E,Harrington K

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the use of middle cerebral arterial Doppler findings in a group of high-risk fetuses as a predictor of adverse perinatal outcome, including subsequent neurologic handicap. METHODS:A group of very high-risk fetuses was recruited over a 2-year period for study. Weekly fetal biometries and Doppler stud...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Chan FY,Pun TC,Lam P,Lam C,Lee CP,Lam YH

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurately defining a patient's risk of developing breast cancer is a challenging endeavor. Many factors have been implicated in the causation of breast cancer and quantifying them is difficult. Risk stratification is performed using population models, such as the Gail model, as well as the patient's personal and fami...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Willey SC,Cocilovo C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Twin reverse arterial perfusion, as with acardiac fetuses, is a rare complication of multifetal pregnancy. Prognosis of the donor twin is guarded because of the high risk of cardiac failure, polyhydramnios, and preterm delivery. CASE:A 40-year-old woman, gravida 4, para 3, was diagnosed at 19 weeks' gestati...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Chandra S,Crane JM,Young DC,Shah S

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia immunodeficiency without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been reported recently. The association between immunodeficiency and anogenital neoplasia secondary to human papillomavirus infections is well documented. CASE:A woman with recurrent vulvar intraepithelial neopl...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Park K,Monk BJ,Wilczynski S,Ito JI Jr,Vasilev SA

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A day in obstetric-gynecologic practice in Kenya involves uterine rupture and other conditions resulting from inadequate care and facilities for labor, as well as infected abortions. Technology and equipment taken for granted in America either don't exist or don't work. Although practice is primitive in many ways, som...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Blumenthal PD

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelial ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancer in the United States. Although there has been a statistically significant improvement in 5-year survival, in 2005 more than 16,000 women were expected to die of this disease. To date, there is no reliable method to screen for ovarian cance...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bhoola S,Hoskins WJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gestational alloimmune liver disease, a form of profound liver failure in the newborn, is the main underlying cause of the entity formerly known as neonatal hemochromatosis. Antepartum maternal intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been shown to prevent gestational alloimmune liver disease, which otherwise h...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Anastasio HB,Grundy M,Birsner ML,Blakemore KJ

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preterm birth occurs in approximately 10% of all births in the United States and is a major contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality (). Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) that occurs preterm complicates approximately 2-3% of all pregnancies in the United States, representing a significant proportion of pret...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00