Respiratory complications of pregnancy.

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：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a necessary cause of cervical cancer; HPV testing capitalizes on this fact to maximize the clinical benefits of cervical screening and abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) test management. HPV tests in combination with Pap tests are 96% to 100% sensitive for detection of cervical intraep...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Cox JT

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to review the body of literature in reference to ureteral injury during laparoscopic surgeries and to determine: 1) the reported rates of ureteral injury; 2) the initial laparoscopic surgeries during which ureteral injury occurred; 3) the time of injury recognition (intra- versus postop...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Ostrzenski A,Radolinski B,Ostrzenska KM

更新日期：2003-12-01 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：:Oxytocin, elevated estrogen-progesterone ratio, fetal corticosteroids, prostaglandins, catecholamines, and changes in uterine blood flow have all been implicated as triggers of labor. In approximately one-third of cases of threatened premature labor contractions stop spontaneously. Thus placebo-controlled randomized t...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Niebyl JR,Blake DA,Johnson JW,King TM

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Achalasia is a motor disorder of the esophageal smooth muscle in which the lower esophageal sphincter does not relax normally with swallowing, and the esophageal body undergoes nonperistaltic contractions. The underlying abnormality is the loss of intramural neurons. Achalasia affects men and women of all ages. Dyspha...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Khudyak V,Lysy J,Mankuta D

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corticosteroids are potent antiinflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs, which are used in the treatment of a wide range of medical disorders. During pregnancy, several corticosteroids are administered for maternal as well as fetal reasons. Prednisone and prednisolone show limited transplacental passage and are thus u...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： van Runnard Heimel PJ,Franx A,Schobben AF,Huisjes AJ,Derks JB,Bruinse HW

更新日期：2005-01-01 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

abstract：:Recent advances in the field of reproduction have made it possible to obtain preembryos and to use them in many research applications. These include research into improving methods of IVF treatment, contraceptive research, preimplantation diagnosis, gene therapy, the study of malignant disease, and others. The benefit...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Eisenberg VH,Schenker JG

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tens of thousands of children deliver before they are full term each year. Although many social, environmental, and medical risk factors have been suggested, the etiology of a large percentage of preterm labor cases is still unknown. It has been noted for many years that preterm delivery is a condition that runs in fa...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Hoffman JD,Ward K

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quinolones and fluoroquinolones are highly efficient antibiotics. However, concerns regarding possible harmful effects have limited their use during pregnancy. Nevertheless, accumulating clinical data suggest that they may be safe during pregnancy. This review aimed to explore the mechanisms of action of the quinolone...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Yefet E,Salim R,Chazan B,Akel H,Romano S,Nachum Z

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Puberty is a defining time of many adolescents' lives. It is a series of events that includes thelarche, pubarche, and menarche. Primary amenorrhea is the absence of menarche. There are numerous etiologies including outflow tract obstructions, gonadal dysgenesis, and anomalies of the hypothalamic axis. This review's a...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Marsh CA,Grimstad FW

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Costs, risks, and benefits of estrogen-progestin therapy in the menopause were compared with those for estrogen alone, using techniques of cost-effectiveness analysis. With the progestin added, reduced costs of endometrial monitoring and treatment of endometrial lesions more than offset the increased cost of the drug ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Weinstein MC,Schiff I

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Importance:Adequate management of menstrual hygiene is taken for granted in affluent countries; however, inadequate menstrual hygiene is a major problem for girls and women in resource-poor countries, which adversely affects the health and development of adolescent girls. Objective:The aim of this article is to review...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Kuhlmann AS,Henry K,Wall LL

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Urolithiasis complicates up to one in every 200 pregnancies; consequently, the practicing obstetrician should be aware of the symptoms of urolithiasis, the diagnostic procedures available for its diagnosis, and their associated risks. These include ultrasound, urography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Diagn...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Cormier CM,Canzoneri BJ,Lewis DF,Briery C,Knoepp L,Mailhes JB

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Whether practice differences exist between the sexes is a question of clinical and educational significance. The obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) workforce has been shifting to majority women. An examination of sex differences in ob-gyn practice contributes to the discussion about how the changing workforc...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Farrow VA,Anderson B,Chescheir NC,Schulkin J

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial vaginosis is a clinical condition caused by replacement of the normal hydrogen peroxide producing Lactobacillus sp. in the vagina with high concentrations of characteristic sets of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Bacterial vaginosis is the most prevalent cause of vaginal discharge or malodor, although 50 per...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： McGregor JA,French JI

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:This review aims to summarize existing information concerning visual disturbances in (pre) eclampsia that have been described in the literature. Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Visual disturbances in (pre)eclampsia seem to be frequent phenome...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Roos NM,Wiegman MJ,Jansonius NM,Zeeman GG

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past 25 years, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) have become leading causes of illness and death in the United States. Over 1 million people are living with HIV/AIDS in this country, yet there continue to be many individuals who are unaware of their HIV status. Eff...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Coleman VH,Anderson JR,Schulkin J

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The assessment of osteoporosis risk factors can help guide early intervention. The objective of this study was to analyze numerous potential risk factors to see which were associated with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Women aged 49 or greater presenting for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry bone scans were recruited fro...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Schnatz PF,Marakovits KA,O'Sullivan DM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE:Uterine leiomyomata or fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor experienced in women. A minimally invasive approach to hysterectomy has proven benefits of cosmesis, lower blood loss, less pain, decreased hospital stay, and faster recovery. The incidence of uterine morcellation, the process of making a uteri...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Stine JE,Clarke-Pearson DL,Gehrig PA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Importance:Vaginal birth after previous cesarean birth (VBAC) is a reasonable option for many women with previous cesarean delivery. Objective:The aim of this study was to summarize evidence and compare recommendations from national guidelines regarding VBAC. Evidence Acquisition:A descriptive review of 3 national gu...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Tsakiridis I,Mamopoulos A,Athanasiadis A,Dagklis T

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Importance:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy of reproductive-aged women. Women with PCOS are at increased risk of developing several metabolic and reproductive abnormalities, including metabolic syndrome. Underlying the combined metabolic and reproductive dysfunction is lipotoxicity, de...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Brennan KM,Kroener LL,Chazenbalk GD,Dumesic DA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Pregnancy is a hypercoagulable state that increases the risk of thromboembolic events. These risks may be further increased in the presence of an acquired or inherited thrombophilia. Thrombophilias have been associated with both maternal and fetal complications. The use of anticoagulants during pregnancy may...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： James AH,Abel DE,Brancazio LR

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the literature that evaluates pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy, herpes gestationis, and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and their impact on the fetus. Using MEDLINE years 1966 to 1999, a literature search was performed using the terms pregnancy, dermatology, pruritic urti...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Sherard GB 3rd,Atkinson SM Jr

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The success of the Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure is reviewed in 56 articles that were predominantly retrospective analyses. The overall success rate was 86.1 per cent in 2712 cases, with 92.1 per cent in primary and 84.5 per cent in repeat procedures. An overall complication rate of 21.1 per cent was calculated....

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Mainprize TC,Drutz HP

更新日期：1988-12-01 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：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：:Cesarean rates have been rising in the United States. Recently, there has been an upsurge of interest in "cesarean on maternal request" in the absence of any medical indication, a phenomenon that will further increase the cesarean rate. This trend may not be benign on a population basis, and reliable data are lacking....

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Plante LA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:With the advent of evidence-based medicine, much of the complex testing that infertile couples used to undergo is no longer recommended as part of the routine evaluation. Examples of tests no longer implemented include the postcoital test, Rubin test of tubal patency, endometrial biopsy, sperm antibody testin...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Pavone ME,Hirshfeld-Cytron JE,Kazer RR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00