abstract：:Two patients with sickle-delta gamma thalassemia are reported who experienced the typical complications of sickling disorders in the last 2 months of 4 pregnancies. The diagnosis, genetics, and management of pregnancy in this rare hematologic disease, which causes minimal morbidity in the nonpregnant woman, are discus...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Cohen AW,Russell MO,Mennuti MT

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The weights of 101 neonates delivered within 72 hours of real-time ultrasound examination were compared with the weight calculated from the ultrasonically measured biparietal diameter and abdominal circumference. A high degree of correlation (4 = .9624) was found between actual and calculated weights. This method of w...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ott WJ

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-two patients with primary amenorrhea were retrospectively categorized into 4 groups: 1) breast development absent and uterus present (29 patients), 2) breast development present and uterus absent (9 patients), 3) both breast development and uterus absent (2 patients), and 4) both breast development and uterus pr...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mashchak CA,Kletzky OA,Davajan V,Mishell DR Jr

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of diethylstilbestrol- (DES)-related clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina in a pregnant patient who carried the pregnancy to term is reported. The tumor, observed directly over an extended period, did not appear to be influenced by elevated plasma estrogen levels during pregnancy. Problems of diagnos...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Jones WB,Woodruff JM,Erlandson RA,Lewis JL Jr

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cecal volvulus in pregnancy is an uncommon complication. A case is reported of a 28-year-old white female, gravida 2, para 1, who presented at 36 weeks' gestation with flu-like symptoms accompanied by regular uterine contractions every 3 minutes; she underwent repeat cesarean section without incident. The patient did ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Pratt AT,Donaldson RC,Evertson LR,Yon JL Jr

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tubal reanastomosis was performed in 32 patients using microsurgical techniques. In 25 women, occlusion was due to prior sterilization. A splint was not used during or after repair. Intrauterine pregnancy occurred in 21 (84%) and fetal loss in 6% of 17 potentially viable pregnancies. The mean midluteal serum progester...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Meldrum DR

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recently developed sperm penetration assay (SPA) tests the functional capacity of sperm. It is based upon the ability of in vitro capacitated human spermatozoa to penetrate zona-free hamster eggs in vitro. The SPA was superior to seminal fluid analysis in predicting both fertility and infertility; in the predictio...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Karp LE,Williamson RA,Moore DE,Shy KK,Plymate SR,Smith WD

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The danger to the newborn inherent in a postmature pregnancy has gained recognition. However, the diagnosis of postmaturity remains a difficult problem. The thromboplastic activity of amniotic fluid (TAAF) increases with the gestational age. Based on this phenomenon, the TAAF of 45 women in the 41st to 43rd weeks of g...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Yaffe H,Hay-Am E,Sadovsky E

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of experimental hyperprolactinemia and hypoprolactinemia on human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) concentration was studied in 34 healthy volunteers between weeks 6 and 11 of normal pregnancy. Hyperprolactinemia was induced in 12 women with 150 mg of sulpiride daily for 2 weeks; treatment led to a mean plasma ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Viinikka L,Kivinen S,Rönnberg L,Ylikorkala O

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study supports the thesis that the physical findings of pelvic relaxation, such as cystourethrocele, are the results of isolated defects in the pelvic fascia rather than the results of generalized stretching or attenuation of the supporting structures. The most frequently encountered defect resulting in cystouret...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Richardson AC,Edmonds PB,Williams NL

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind placebo-controlled experiment was performed in 100 patients in labor with membrane rupture to determine the bacteriologic effects of antibiotic prophylaxis. Each subject received either 2.0 g cefamandole or placebo after cord clamping and 4 and 8 hours later. The cefamandole group had significantly less...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gibbs RS,St Clair PJ,Castillo MS,Castaneda YS

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rabbit serum fraction was prepared which contained antibody specific for unique antigen(s) found in human condylomata acuminata tissue but not in other human papillomatous or normal tissues. Indirect immunofluorescent staining of cryostat sections of human tissues demonstrated an intense nuclear fluorescence in cell...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dunn J,Weinstein L,Droegemueller W,Meinke W

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple, rapid, sensitive, and reliable ELISA test for the detection of urinary human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) has been developed using penicillinase (EC no. 3.5.2.6) as the label and a microtiter ELISA plate as a solid support for antibody. The results of the test is assessed visually for the dark blue that indi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Joshi UM,Roy R,Sheth AR,Shah HP

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid and accurate detection of neonatal bacteremia is an important part of the management of the neonate with suspected sepsis. This study compared the incidence of positive umbilical cord blood cultures (UCBCs) to the incidence of positive peripheral venous blood cultures and determined whether a meticulous UCBC tec...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Polin JI,Knox I,Baumgart S,Campman E,Mennuti MT,Polin RA

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four hundred sixty-five primary cesarean sections (10.4% of total deliveries) performed during 1977 and 1978 were reviewed and compared with 465 vaginal deliveries to ascertain factors that may be related to postpartum infection. The overall morbidity (19.7%) related to postpartum infection in the primary cesarean sec...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ott WJ

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 117 patients with stage I squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva was followed for 3 to 21 years. Twenty recurrences (17.1%) were found, 12 in the vulva or vagina, 7 in the groin, and 1 in a patient who developed distant metastases. Invasion of tumor cells in lymph or blood vessels was found in operative spec...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Iversen T,Abeler V,Aalders J

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of weight gain during pregnancy on duration of gestation and infant size at birth was examined among women beginning pregnancy underweight and at normal weight. Results of the review of 654 prenatal and delivery records revealed that 1) Prepregnancy weight status was not associated with the amount of wei...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Brown JE,Jacobson HN,Askue LH,Peick MG

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-four patients using intrauterine contraceptive devices and experiencing excessive menstrual bleeding (more than 80 ml average loss for 2 cycles) were treated with the prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor naproxen. The trial was conducted according to a double-blind placebo-controlled crossover design. Each patien...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Davies AJ,Anderson AB,Turnbull AC

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The second case is reported of renal failure in association with XY gonadal dysgenesis. The random association of these conditions appears unlikely. Recognition of a possible association is important because of potential fatality due to renal failure or gonadoblastoma in unrecognized cases. In groups at risk, follicle...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Harkins PG,Haning RV Jr,Shapiro SS

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several authorities have recommended cesarean section for all intrapartum breech presentations. The present study documents that judiciously selected fetuses at term in breech presentation may be safely delivered vaginally by a selective management protocol that requires cesarean section when mandated criteria are not...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gimovsky ML,Petrie RH,Todd WD

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endocervical strip biopsy instrument obtains strips of endocervical epithelium with attached cervical stroma without excessive bleeding or discomfort to the patient. The intact specimen allows a precise histologic evaluation of endocervical disease processes in patients with abnormal cervical cytology or endometri...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ostergard DR

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the effects of maternal magnesium sulfate treatment on neonatal magnesium and calcium homeostasis, the authors studied 23 term neonates whose mothers had received intravenous magnesium sulfate for pre-eclampsia and compared them with 14 control neonates. Total and ionized calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, an...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： McGuinness GA,Weinstein MM,Cruikshank DP,Pitkin RM

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Clostridium perfringens infection is described in an 18-year-old primigravida following cesarean section at 43 weeks' gestation. Despite the ubiquitous distribution of these organisms, such infections are rarely encountered in obstetrics. Characteristics of these bacteria and appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic p...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mariona FG,Ismail MA

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite earlier studies, there remain unanswered questions regarding urinary calculi in pregnancy. The authors studied 11 cases in 11,292 deliveries over 5 years. Eight previous studies were also studied and data were compiled from 96 cases in 138,296 patients. The incidence of urinary calculi in pregnancy is approxim...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lattanzi DR,Cook WA

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minor components of adult hemoglobin (A1a,b, and c) are known to increase in the presence of sustained elevations of maternal blood glucose. This study demonstrates the correlation between glycosylated hemoglobin components and the usual shorter term indices of diabetic control. In addition, a correlation was noted be...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Vintzileos AM,Thompson JP

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of primary endodermal sinus tumor (EST) of the endometrium in a 28-year-old woman is described. EST has been reported to arise in several extragonadal sites, but to the authors' knowledge this is the first documented instance of origin in the endometrium. The histologic study is verified by the detection of alp...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Pileri S,Martinelli G,Serra L,Bazzocchi F

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several pharmacologic agents are known to interfere with urinary estriol levels in pregnancy. This report implicates erythromycin as yet another agent responsible for such interference. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gallagher JC,Ismail MA,Aladjem S

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was planned to determine the effects of estrogen and progestogen on female sexual behavior. Forty-nine women who had undergone hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy took part in a double-blind placebo-controlled cross-over study. Over a 12-month period each woman received 3 months each of ethinyl...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dennerstein L,Burrows GD,Wood C,Hyman G

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of a patient with an ovarian cyst weighing 71.1 kg is described. Preoperative paracentesis did not improve the condition of the patient and should be avoided. Supine hypotension from vena caval occlusion, technically difficult surgery, massive blood replacement, prolonged postoperative ventilatory failu...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hunter DJ

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies of the cause of amenorrhea in a patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) whose androgen levels were easily controlled suggested that inhibition of menses in CAH is more closely related to overproduction of progestins than to overproduction of androgens. Supporting this concept was the observation in a...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Rosenfield RL,Bickel S,Razdan AK

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author recounts her recent "high-risk" pregnancy. She relates the feelings experienced by many women in this situation, with the added insights of a certified nurse midwive. The author observes how these insights can be applied by health professionals who deliver care to expectant families. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： McNatt NL

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell-mediated immunity was tested by coincubation of target cell line (2043) of human squamous cell carcinoma and peripheral blood leukocytes (PBL) of 22 patients with squamous cell neoplasia of the uterine cervix, 9 patients with other tumors, and 9 normal females. The percentage of cell reduction in mild dysplasia w...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dini MM,Jafari K,Faiferman I

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast to several retrospective studies reporting an increased risk of endometrial cancer during the mid-1970s, especially in estrogens.gen-treated postmenopausal women, the number of cancers at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center has steadily declined despite continued estrogen use. In a 4-year study from 1975 to 1...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gambrell RD Jr,Massey FM,Castaneda TA,Ugenas AJ,Ricci CA,Wright JM

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred seven high-risk patients were studied prospectively by standardized nonstressed fetal heart rate monitoring followed immediately by contraction stress testing (CST). Of the 604 combined procedures examined, 90.2% of nonstress tests (NST) were interpreted as reactive; none was associated with a positive CST...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gibbons JM Jr,Nagle P

更新日期：1980-05-01 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：:Continuous tissue pH monitoring of the fetus was successfully conducted in 13 of 21 patients (61.9%) during labor. There was a significant correlation between the tissue pH and both the scalp capillary blood pH (r = 0.94, P less than 0.001) and the umbilical artery blood pH (r = 0.92, P less than 0.01). These findings...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kellner KR,Key TC,Cruz AC,Spellacy WN

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cord blood IgA and IgM levels were measured in newborns of mothers with prematurely ruptured membranes (PRM) who had also received prenatal glucocorticoid treatment to accelerate fetal lung maturity. Previous data show that some newborns of mothers with PRM had elevated IgA and/or IgM levels. This increase was also fo...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Cederqvist LL,Ekelund L,Litwin SD

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum concentration of prolactin and the presence of galactorrhea were evaluated systematically in a prospective study of the effect of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO). In 21 patients, the diagnosis of PCO was made by laparoscopy. Three women presented with galactorrhea and inc...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wortsman J,Hirschowitz JS

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy and safety of bromocriptine mesylate (5 to 7.5 mg per day for up to 24 weeks) were studied in 22 clinical trials involving 226 patients who had amenorrhea/galactorrhea associated with hyperprolactinemia and no demonstrable pituitary tumor. Of the 187 patients evaluated for efficacy, 80% experienced reinit...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Cuellar FG

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of 2 cases of 46,XY pure gonadal dysgenesis (Swyer's syndrome) is presented. In one, bilateral gonadoblastomas with dysgerminomas were found at the time of laparotomy for gonadal extirpation. The second case was of interest because of endometriosis on the mesosalpinx, an entity heretofore undescribed in pure ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Doty DW,Gruber JS,Wolf GC,Winslow RC

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00