abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the utility of umbilical cord venous blood gas measures for prediction of umbilical artery pH and base deficit acidemia. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was conducted of all singletons with valid paired arterial and venous cord gas samples delivered at our institution from January 2006 to Marc...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Cantu J,Szychowski JM,Li X,Biggio J,Edwards RK,Andrews W,Tita ATN

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between an obstetrician's delivery volume and a patient's risk for cesarean delivery. METHODS:This retrospective cohort study examined patient-level and obstetrician-level data between 2000 and 2012 at a large academic hospital. All laboring patients who delivered viable, liveborn...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Clapp MA,Melamed A,Robinson JN,Shah N,Little SE

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To use decision analysis to evaluate whether and under what conditions routine setup of intraoperative cell salvage during cesarean delivery is cost-saving. METHODS:We developed a decision model to compare costs associated with two strategies for cesarean delivery: 1) routine setup of intraoperative cell sal...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Albright CM,Rouse DJ,Werner EF

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electromechanical morcellators have come under scrutiny with concerns about complications involving iatrogenic dissemination of both benign and malignant tissues. Although the rapidly rotating blade has resulted in morcellator-related vascular and visceral injuries, equally concerning are the multiple reports in the l...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kho KA,Anderson TL,Nezhat CH

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:: Accurate dating of pregnancy is important to improve outcomes and is a research and public health imperative. As soon as data from the last menstrual period, the first accurate ultrasound examination, or both are obtained, the gestational age and the estimated due date should be determined, discussed with the patien...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

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更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaginal hysterectomy fulfills the evidence-based requirements as the preferred route of hysterectomy for benign gynecologic disease. Despite proven safety and effectiveness, the vaginal approach for hysterectomy has been and remains underused in surgical practice. Factors associated with underuse of vaginal hysterecto...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Moen M,Walter A,Harmanli O,Cornella J,Nihira M,Gala R,Zimmerman C,Richter HE,Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Education Committee.

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the diagnostic accuracy of electronic fetal heart rate abnormalities in the identification of neonates with encephalopathy treated with whole-body hypothermia. METHODS:Between January 1, 2007, and July 1, 2013, there were 39 neonates born at two hospitals within our system treated with whole-body...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Graham EM,Adami RR,McKenney SL,Jennings JM,Burd I,Witter FR

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obesity is an established risk factor for development of endometrial cancer. We hypothesized that obesity might also be associated with an earlier age at endometrial cancer diagnosis, because mechanisms that drive the obesity-endometrial cancer association might also accelerate tumorigenesis. METHODS:A retro...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Nevadunsky NS,Van Arsdale A,Strickler HD,Moadel A,Kaur G,Levitt J,Girda E,Goldfinger M,Goldberg GL,Einstein MH

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship of preinsertion vaginal ultrasound assessment and menstrual and gynecologic history as predictors of difficult or painful intrauterine device insertion in nulligravid women. METHODS:Nulligravid women seeking contraception were invited to participate in this nonrandomized study and ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kaislasuo J,Heikinheimo O,Lähteenmäki P,Suhonen S

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diphallia poses several surgical, psychological, and esthetic issues. Currently, diphallia is only diagnosed after birth. CASE:We present a true diphallia in one fetus of dichorionic twins noted at 23 weeks of gestation. In this fetus, two phallus-like protrusions and a bifid scrotum, as well as a duplicate...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Tu YA,Su YN,Yang PK,Shih JC

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complications after drainage of Bartholin gland abscesses in pregnancy are rare. CASE:A 29-year-old primigravid at 35 weeks of gestation with dichorionic-diamniotic twins underwent Bartholin gland abscess drainage. Afterward, she reported shoulder pain and became febrile. Examination revealed maternal and f...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kelly JC,Jia X,Vindenes T,Urato AC

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postterm pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that has reached or extended beyond 42 0/7 weeks of gestation from the last menstrual period (LMP), whereas a late-term pregnancy is defined as one that has reached between 41 0/7 weeks and 41 6/7 weeks of gestation (). In 2011, the overall incidence of postterm pregnancy in th...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

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更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal and infant health is critical to our nation's health. Disparities remain unacceptably high, particularly in the areas of prematurity and infant mortality. In 2012, traditionally distant partners such as federal and state governments, Medicaid and commercial payers, patients, public health and private clinicia...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Applegate M,Gee RE,Martin JN Jr

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tamoxifen, a nonsteroidal antiestrogen agent, is widely used as adjunctive therapy for women with breast cancer, and it has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for adjuvant treatment of breast cancer, treatment of metastatic breast cancer, and reduction in breast cancer incidence in high-risk women....

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare ondansetron with metoclopramide in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum. METHODS:We enrolled 160 women with hyperemesis gravidarum in a double-blind randomized trial. Participants were randomized to intravenous 4 mg ondansetron or 10 mg metoclopramide every 8 hours for 24 hours. Participants ke...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Abas MN,Tan PC,Azmi N,Omar SZ

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether perioperative indomethacin and antibiotic administration at the time of examination-indicated cerclage placement prolongs gestation. METHODS:This is a randomized controlled trial performed at a single tertiary care hospital between March 2010 and November 2012. Women older than 18 years o...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Miller ES,Grobman WA,Fonseca L,Robinson BK

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate an evidence-based collaborative depression care intervention adapted to obstetrics and gynecology clinics compared with usual care. METHODS:A two-site, randomized controlled trial included screen-positive women (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score of at least 10) who met criteria for major depre...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Melville JL,Reed SD,Russo J,Croicu CA,Ludman E,LaRocco-Cockburn A,Katon W

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:: The initial visit for screening and the provision of reproductive preventive health care services and guidance should take place between the ages of 13 years and 15 years. The initial reproductive health visit provides an excellent opportunity for the obstetrician-gynecologist to start a patient-physician relationsh...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given that practice variation exists in the frequency and performance of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in pregnancy, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development hosted a workshop to address indications for ultrasound and MRI in pregnancy, to discuss when and ho...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Reddy UM,Abuhamad AZ,Levine D,Saade GR,Fetal Imaging Workshop Invited Participants*.

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Visual estimation of blood loss is often inaccurate and imprecise. Obstetric bleeding requires expedient identification and intervention to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality. We aimed to create a visual aid to improve accuracy of estimated obstetric blood loss. METHODS:We designed a pocket card contai...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Zuckerwise LC,Pettker CM,Illuzzi J,Raab CR,Lipkind HS

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the human papillomavirus (HPV) genotype distribution in invasive vaginal cancers diagnosed before the introduction of the HPV vaccine and evaluate if survival differed by HPV status. METHODS:Four population-based registries and three residual tissue repositories provided formalin-fixed, paraffin-...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sinno AK,Saraiya M,Thompson TD,Hernandez BY,Goodman MT,Steinau M,Lynch CF,Cozen W,Saber MS,Peters ES,Wilkinson EJ,Copeland G,Hopenhayn C,Watson M,Lyu C,Unger ER

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether hysteroscopic morcellation or bipolar electrosurgical resection is more favorable for removing endometrial polyps in an office setting in terms of feasibility, speed, pain, and acceptability. METHODS:A multicenter, single-blind, randomized, controlled trial of office hysteroscopic morcell...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Smith PP,Middleton LJ,Connor M,Clark TJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the risk of adverse obstetric, perinatal, and fetal outcomes for pregnant women participating in prenatal sequential integrated screening through the California Prenatal Screening Program who had a false-positive screening result. METHODS:Women who underwent first- and second-trimester prenatal int...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Baer RJ,Currier RJ,Norton ME,Flessel MC,Goldman S,Towner D,Jelliffe-Pawlowski LL

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy and safety of a single-incision mini-sling compared with a transobturator midurethral sling for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) treatment. METHODS:This prospective single-center randomized controlled trial involved 130 women with a diagnosis of SUI. Primary outcomes were the objec...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Djehdian LM,Araujo MP,Takano CC,Del-Roy CA,Sartori MGF,Girão MJBC,Castro RA

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient care emergencies may occur at any time in any setting, particularly the inpatient setting. It is important that obstetrician-gynecologists prepare themselves by assessing potential emergencies, establishing early warning systems, designating specialized first responders, conducting emergency drills, and debrie...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the association between obstetric forceps volume and severe perineal lacerations or adverse neonatal outcomes. METHODS:This is a retrospective cohort of forceps deliveries performed at a tertiary care hospital. Obstetricians were grouped by quartile of forceps volume over the study time period. S...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Miller ES,Barber EL,McDonald KD,Gossett DR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether a first abortion increases risk of mental health disorders compared with a first childbirth with and without considering prepregnancy mental health and adverse exposures, childhood economic status, miscarriage history, age at first abortion or childbirth, and race or ethnicity. METHODS:A c...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Steinberg JR,McCulloch CE,Adler NE

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few data regarding safety of pregnancy after uterine artery embolization. However, numerous women desire future fertility after this procedure. Uterine rupture without a history of cesarean delivery or uterine scarring is an exceedingly rare complication in pregnancy. CASE:We report a case of uter...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Yeaton-Massey A,Loring M,Chetty S,Druzin M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-prosthesis mismatch is a known and severe complication after aortic valve repair in the general population. There is a paucity of literature regarding this condition in pregnancy. CASE:We present the clinical course of a pregnant woman with severe patient-prosthesis mismatch after aortic valve repla...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Johnston RC,Swank ML,Shrivastava VK,Hameed AB

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical varices are an extremely rare complication of pregnancy; they can result in significant maternal morbidity secondary to acute hemorrhage. There is limited evidence to guide the management of cervical varices during termination of pregnancy. CASE:A 37-year-old woman presented with recurrent vaginal ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lesko J,Carusi D,Shipp TD,Dutton C

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between advanced maternal age and adverse pregnancy outcomes and to compare the risks related to advanced maternal age with those related to smoking and being overweight or obese. METHODS:A population-based register study including all nulliparous women aged 25 years and older ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Waldenström U,Aasheim V,Nilsen ABV,Rasmussen S,Pettersson HJ,Shytt E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether current Joint Commission (JC) exclusion criteria for measure PC-01, "Elective Delivery" before 39 weeks of gestation, accurately identify valid, codeable indications for planned early-term delivery. METHODS:We performed a review and critical analysis of all cases recorded as noncompliant ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Clark SL,Meyers JA,Milton CG,Frye DR,Horner S,Baker A,Perlin JB

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the frequency, risk factors, and outcomes of massive transfusion in obstetrics. METHODS:The State Inpatient Dataset for New York (1998-2007) was used to identify all delivery hospitalizations for hospitals that reported at least one delivery-related transfusion per year. Multivariable logistic regr...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mhyre JM,Shilkrut A,Kuklina EV,Callaghan WM,Creanga AA,Kaminsky S,Bateman BT

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the association between the mode of delivery and the risk of offspring obesity by age 21 years using a large community-based birth cohort study in Australia. METHODS:We followed-up a subsample of 2,625 offspring for whom we had measured physical assessments, including height and weight at 21 years...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mamun AA,Sutharsan R,O'Callaghan M,Williams G,Najman J,McIntyre HD,Callaway L

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effectiveness of orally administered nifedipine and intravenously administered labetalol for acute blood pressure control in hypertensive emergency of pregnancy. METHODS:In this double-blind, randomized, controlled trial, pregnant women with sustained increase in systolic blood pressure of 160...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shekhar S,Sharma C,Thakur S,Verma S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the association between vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) rates and primary cesarean delivery rates in California hospitals. METHODS:Hospital VBAC rates were calculated using birth certificate and discharge data from 2009, and hospitals were categorized by quartile of VBAC rate. Multiv...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Rosenstein MG,Kuppermann M,Gregorich SE,Cottrell EK,Caughey AB,Cheng YW

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances within the medical profession have resulted in an increase in available medical therapeutic options and minimally invasive surgical techniques for common gynecologic conditions. In many circumstances, this has led to a reduction in surgical volume for many common conditions in benign gynecology. There is also...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Tracy EE,Zephyrin LC,Rosman DA,Berkowitz LR

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past, the period from 3 weeks before until 2 weeks after the estimated date of delivery was considered "term," with the expectation that neonatal outcomes from deliveries in this interval were uniform and good. Increasingly, however, research has shown that neonatal outcomes, especially respiratory morbidity, v...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

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更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This month, we focus on current research about intrauterine devices. Dr. Hurd discusses four recent publications, and each is concluded with a "bottom line" that is the take-home message. The complete reference for each can be found in on this page, along with direct links to the abstracts. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hurd WW

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the cost-effectiveness of diagnostic laparoscopy, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after indeterminate ultrasonography in pregnant women with suspected appendicitis. METHODS:A decision-analytic model was developed to simulate appendicitis during pregnancy taking into c...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kastenberg ZJ,Hurley MP,Luan A,Vasu-Devan V,Spain DA,Owens DK,Goldhaber-Fiebert JD

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00