Balloon cervical ripening with extra-amniotic infusion of saline or prostaglandin E2: a double-blind, randomized controlled study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine patient factors associated with hospital care costs for preterm labor and to develop a clinically applicable cost model for evaluating economic consequences of interventions to reduce preterm-labor hospitalizations. METHODS:Maryland state hospital discharge data from 1993-1996 were used to ident...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Nicholson WK,Frick KD,Powe NR

更新日期：2000-07-01 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:To determine the frequency of and risk factors for serious morbidity resulting in a prolonged hospital stay or readmission among women enrolled in Tennessee's Medicaid program who delivered live or dead infants in 1991. METHODS:This retrospective cohort study included 33,251 women of white or black ethnicity...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hebert PR,Reed G,Entman SS,Mitchel EF Jr,Berg C,Griffin MR

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe our initial experience with a computerized telecommunication system, termed the interactive voice-response system, to record resident performance of laparoscopic surgery. METHODS:After completing a laparoscopic procedure, the surgeon and resident telephone a toll-free number independently and res...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Fung Kee Fung MP,Parboosingh IJ,Temple LM,Guy d'Anjou C,Haebe J,Lussier R

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of persistent occiput posterior position on neonatal outcome. METHODS:This is a retrospective cohort study of 31,392 term, cephalic, singleton births. Women with neonates born in persistent occiput posterior position at delivery were compared to those with occiput anterior position. Wom...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Cheng YW,Shaffer BL,Caughey AB

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional ovarian cysts are a common gynecological problem among women of reproductive age worldwide. When large, persistent, or painful, these cysts may require operations, sometimes resulting in removal of the ovary. Since early oral contraceptives were associated with a reduced incidence of functional ov...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For direct laparoscopic entry using a sharp and dull trocar technique, the sharp trocar is inserted with a twisting motion under constant pressure, then replaced with a dull trocar when a slight loss of resistance is felt. A slow, gradual entry into the peritoneal cavity is accomplished by twisting the dull trocar und...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hasaniya NW,Kosasa TS,Shieh T,Nakayama RT

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic surgery, the accepted procedure for several indications, still has some limitations, mainly due to the risk of uncontrollable bleeding and damage to the surrounding tissues that may result from the procedure. With the advent of the surgical carbon dioxide laser apparatus and its advantage in producing a b...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Tadir Y,Kaplan I,Zuckerman Z,Edelstein T,Ovadia J

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical association of hemochromatosis and infertility is rare. Hemochromatosis may affect fertility through a variety of mechanisms. CASE:A 44-year-old man and his 36-year-old wife presented with primary infertility of 7 years' duration. The husband was diagnosed as having idiopathic hemochromatosis, ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Oehninger S,Pike I,Slotnick N

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application of sophisticated anaerobic technology coupled with culdocentesis has radically altered out concepts of endometritis-salpingitis-peritonitis (ESP). The demonstration of a polymicrobial predominantly anaerobic peritonitis in selected cases of ESP polarized conceptual thought into gonococcal and nongonoco...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Monif GR

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred fifty-eight cases are reported of fetal cardiocentesis during the second trimester for the prenatal diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies. In all cases, fetal blood sampling by funipuncture was technically impossible or unsuccessful. There were nine fetal deaths possibly related to the procedure, for a total fet...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Antsaklis AI,Papantoniou NE,Mesogitis SA,Koutra PT,Vintzileos AM,Aravantinos DI

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endometriosis of the sciatic nerve is rare but must be included in the differential diagnosis of sciatic pain. Patients present with typical signs and symptoms of sciatica, which are cyclic in nature. Electromyography and computed tomographic scanning are useful in diagnosis. At laparoscopy or laparotomy, a characteri...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Torkelson SJ,Lee RA,Hildahl DB

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Placental site trophoblastic tumor is a rare subtype of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia affecting women of reproductive age. The preferred method of treatment is surgical resection. CASE:A 33-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 1111, was incidentally diagnosed with placental site trophoblastic tumor during a...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Taylor JS,Viera L,Caputo TA,Chan J,Frey MK,Gupta D,Kligman I

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence and associated risk factors in postmenopausal women. METHODS:Before enrollment in a 4-year, randomized trial of combination hormone therapy to prevent coronary heart disease, 2763 participants completed questionnaires on prevalence a...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Brown JS,Grady D,Ouslander JG,Herzog AR,Varner RE,Posner SF

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immediate maternal and fetal cardiovascular responses to different doses of nicotine and carbon monoxide were studied in 24 pregnant smokers. A noninvasive pulsed Doppler ultrasound technique was used for measuring fetal blood flow in the descending thoracic aorta, the intra-abdominal part of the umbilical vein, and i...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lindblad A,Marsál K,Andersson KE

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate relationships between bone mineral density and use of steroid hormonal contraceptives. METHODS:This was a multicenter cross-sectional study in seven centers in three regions of the developing world from April 1994 to June 1997. Women 30-34 years old attending family planning clinics, with at leas...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Petitti DB,Piaggio G,Mehta S,Cravioto MC,Meirik O

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the occurrence and to assess clinical predictors of emergent cesarean delivery in the second twin after vaginal delivery of the first twin. METHODS:We conducted a population-based cohort study, using the 1995-1997 linked mother/infant twin data from the United States. The adjusted risk ratios and...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wen SW,Fung KF,Oppenheimer L,Demissie K,Yang Q,Walker M

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the strengths and weaknesses of existing research on the natural history of cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) and to estimate rates of progression and regression without treatment. DATA SOURCES:Studies of women whose cervical smears showed squamous atypia or worse and who were observe...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Melnikow J,Nuovo J,Willan AR,Chan BK,Howell LP

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether glucagon has relaxant effects on the spontaneous contractions of term pregnant human uterine smooth muscle in an isolated preparation. METHODS:Myometrial specimens were excised from the upper incisional surface of the lower uterine segment in seven women during elective cesarean delivery...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shin YK,Collea JV,Kim YD

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify smartphone menstrual cycle tracking applications (apps) and evaluate their accuracy, features, and functionality. METHODS:In this systematic evaluation, we searched the Apple iTunes store for free menstrual cycle tracking apps for patient use. We considered an application accurate if menstrual cy...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Moglia ML,Nguyen HV,Chyjek K,Chen KT,Castaño PM

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide, sterilization (tubal sterilization and vasectomy) is used by more people than any other method of contraception. All techniques of tubal sterilization in widespread use in the United States have low risks of surgical complications. Although tubal sterilization is highly effective, the risk of pregnancy vari...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Peterson HB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal pregnancies are rare types of ectopic pregnancies with high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity when encountered anywhere in the world. Combining such high-risk pregnancy with the limitations found in a low-resource setting can lead to increased complications, which can be more difficult to m...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lee C

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports serum levels of relaxin in normal and special-interest pregnancies using an homologous radioimmunoassay for human relaxin. The mean levels in uncomplicated antenatal patients were lower than those reported in studies using heterologous assays, but the trend in serum levels was similar. Serum levels ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bell RJ,Eddie LW,Lester AR,Wood EC,Johnston PD,Niall HD

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) has proven effective in epidermoid cancers of the head and neck. Its effectiveness has been correlated with the ability of the patient's immunologic system to recognize new antigens. In this study, 8 patients with carcinoma in situ of the vulva were evaluated and treated with topical 5-FU...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Krupp PJ,Bohm JW

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Currently, treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the preterm newborn incorporates exogenous surfactant administration. Because fetuses make breathing motions, we proposed that intra-amniotic administration of an exogenous surfactant, Exosurf, to the preterm rabbit fetus results in uptake of Exos...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Galan HL,Kuehl TJ

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of a two-dose perioperative course of oral metronidazole or suction drainage of the vaginal vault was evaluated in a randomized study of 150 patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. Patients receiving metronidazole demonstrated a significant reduction in febrile morbidity (from 48 to 8%), infectious mo...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Poulsen HK,Borel J,Olsen H

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the incidence of endocervical dysplasia in women with cervical cytology of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) or low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL) who have a satisfactory and normal colposcopic examination. METHODS:An electronic colposcopy database was revi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Williams DL,Dietrich C,McBroom J

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency and topography of pelvic and para-aortic node involvement in cervical carcinoma and to identify the appropriate level for resection of the lymphatic chains. METHODS:Between 1985 and 1994, 421 women with stage Ib or II cervical carcinoma were treated by surgery in combination with i...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Michel G,Morice P,Castaigne D,Leblanc M,Rey A,Duvillard P

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether preeclampsia is associated with risk of maternal retinal disease in the decades after pregnancy. METHODS:We carried out a longitudinal cohort study of 1,108,541 women who delivered neonates in any hospital in Quebec, Canada, between 1989 and 2013. We tracked women for later hospitalizatio...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Auger N,Fraser WD,Paradis G,Healy-Profitós J,Hsieh A,Rhéaume MA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the years 1966 to 1972, 19 pregnant women, all but 1 in the midtrimester, reported to the outpatient clinic because of urinary symptoms. 13 were multigravidas, 6 were secundigravidas. Their chief complaint was urinary urgency and frequency of 2 or 3 days duration only. There was no dysuria or fever. 11 also...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Toaff R,Toaff ME

更新日期：1974-05-01 00:00:00