abstract：UNLABELLED:Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, a relatively new technique used at the time of in vitro fertilization to fertilize human oocytes, has provided couples with very severe male factor infertility the ability to conceive their own biologic children. Many men with severe oligospermia or azoospermia can now pass ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Givens CR

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Our objective was to assess current knowledge regarding PAPNET (Neuromedical Systems, Inc.) automated cervical cytology screening methods and to assess the performance of this automated system in comparison with manual screening. To this goal, studies published in the English language regarding the PAPNET sy...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Abulafia O,Sherer DM

更新日期：1999-04-01 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：:The purpose of this review is to provide the obstetrician/gynecologist with a comprehensive review of the open Burch procedure including operative technique and modifications, complications, and success rates. A computerized search of English-language articles was performed on the MEDLINE database. Additional sources ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Dainer M,Hall CD,Choe J,Bhatia NN

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The alleged association between induced abortion and breast cancer is one of the most controversial and important questions in women's health today. To help clinicians provide appropriate counseling, we reviewed both the primary data and review articles on this topic. We identified the studies and reviews by using Med...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Bartholomew LL,Grimes DA

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy remain a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis and management of these disorders has relied on conventional blood pressure measurement, a technique fraught with error and uncertainty. Ambulatory blood pressure measurement is a promising new techniq...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Walker SP,Higgins JR,Brennecke SP

更新日期：1998-10-01 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：:Our objective was to discuss the role of erythropoietin in fetal erythropoiesis and to review its clinical uses in perinatal medicine. All relevant articles compiled through a MEDLINE search (years 1986-1997) were reviewed. Erythropoietin is essential for fetal erythropoiesis and is produced in response to hypoxia and...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Vora M,Gruslin A

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe or critical ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a serious complication of ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproduction techniques (ART). The syndrome is characterized by cystic enlargement of the ovaries and fluid shifts from the intravascular to the third space. The morbidity in OHSS is mainly de...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Beerendonk CC,van Dop PA,Braat DD,Merkus JM

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectopic pregnancy accounts for 2 percent of all pregnancies in the United States, and contributes substantially to maternal morbidity and mortality. Risk factors for the development of ectopic pregnancy are described, but less than 50 percent of women with ectopic pregnancy actually give a history of such risk factors...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Fylstra DL

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnancy complicated by a thermal injury must be aggressively managed to provide a favorable outcome for the mother and her developing fetus. The MEDLINE database was used to search for English-language papers published after 1980 to evaluate the classification, complications, and treatment of thermal injuries in pre...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Polko LE,McMahon MJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 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：:Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder with varied symptomatology including chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. The association of endometriosis and infertility has been recognized for years, although definite evidence of causality still eludes us. In this review, we will explore three genera...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Ryan IP,Taylor RN

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Essential thrombocythemia is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by a persistent increase in the platelet count. The disease occurs more often in late middle age, but reports confirm the possibility of earlier occurrence. When the disease affects women during pregnancy, an adverse pregnancy outcome is possible...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Eliyahu S,Shalev E

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding molecular biology can improve the clinical acumen of the practicing obstetrician/gynecologist. An area of basic research now becoming clinically relevant involves the G proteins and G protein-coupled receptors. Clinicians already manipulate G protein-coupled receptors in their daily practice. Examples in...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Cohen DP,Layman LC

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two recent surveys provide insights into U.S. women's attitudes toward and perceptions of the IUD. The first study was based on in-depth interviews conducted with 300 women 21-54 years of age in 6 cities; the second was based on telephone interviews with 1852 low-income, predominantly Black and Hispanic women 18-34 y...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Forrest JD

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV infection has been associated with progressive deterioration of the immune system and the development of opportunistic infections and various malignancies. As more experience has been accumulated on the nature and complications of AIDS, the gynecological implications of neoplasia developing in the HIV-positive pat...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Rojansky N,Anteby SO

更新日期：1996-11-01 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：:Porencephaly may result from either a developmental anomaly or an antepartum intraparenchymal insult. Pre- and postnatal ultrasonography can demonstrate characteristic images of porencephaly. There is minimal literature on diagnosis and outcome of antenatally diagnosed porencephaly. There are two types of porencephaly...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Eller KM,Kuller JA

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of progestogens on endometrium depends on the dosage, duration of exposure, the type of progestogen, and the presence or absence of estrogen. Mechanisms of progestogen action in endometrium are mainly expressed through the binding of hormone to specific nuclear receptors. Exogenous progestogens seem to infl...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Song JY,Fraser IS

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal hemodynamic adaptation to pregnancy consists of profound changes in various interdependent systems. Of crucial importance in the early adaptation of the volume homeostatic mechanisms to pregnancy is the resetting of the volume and osmoreceptors. This resetting may be induced by a reduction in vascular tone an...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Duvekot JJ,Peeters LL

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Viral venereal infection caused by human Papillomavirus has reached epidemic state. The proper management of this infection in men is of great benefit, because it may possibly decrease the reservoir of disease in both sexes from which genital condylomata and associated lesions may arise. We report a selection of curre...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Maymon R,Shulman A,Maymon B,Bekerman A,Werchow M,Faktor JH,Altaras M

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this review is to estimate the risk of severe thrombocytopenia at birth and minor or major morbidity for the infant of a pregnancy complicated by immune thrombocytopenic purpura. English language publications on immune thrombocytopenic purpura in pregnancy from January 1980 to December 1990 were used....

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Burrows RF,Kelton JG

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid progress has been made in the last 10 years regarding minimally invasive access to the human fallopian tube. Coaxial catheter systems are being used with hysteroscopy, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, and tactile sensation to cannulate the fallopian tube transcervically with consistent success. Uterotubal obstructi...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Flood JT,Grow DR

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the etiology of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is probably multifactorial, recent literature has indicated that infectious processes may play an important role. The management of PPROM is still controversial, requiring individualization of care for each patient. Expectant management is increas...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Maxwell GL

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variegated group of autoimmune disorders tend to occur in women during childbearing years. Autoantibodies, often of IgG type, directed against the mother's (self) antigens has been well characterized in a number of these disorders. Transplacental transfer of IgG autoantibodies has been frequently demonstrated withou...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Giacoia GP,Azubuike K

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of blood products has come under closer scrutiny over the past decade because of the autoimmune deficiency syndrome. Newer technology has led to the use of component therapy in most situations. The use of fresh-frozen plasma has been overstated in the older literature, and fresh-frozen plasma should be used in...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Nolan TE,Gallup DG

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal tumors lead to serious illness or even death in the fetal or neonatal period. Problems vary from severe hydrops to underdevelopment of fetal organs. In some instances a tumor may cause mechanical obstruction during the birth process. Polyhydramnios frequently develops. Adequate prenatal diagnosis is of utmost im...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Wienk MA,Van Geijn HP,Copray FJ,Brons JT

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human chorionic gonadotropin is a highly sensitive and specific tumor marker for gestational trophoblastic neoplasia that accurately reflects tumor volume and the clinical course of disease. In women with endodermal sinus tumors and embryonal carcinomas, alpha-fetoprotein usually is a reliable marker, and it accuratel...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Olt G,Berchuck A,Bast RC Jr

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:5 cases of vascular complications--hemorrhagic stroke, myocardial infarction, retinal vein thrombosis, thrombotic stroke and deep vein thrombosis--in young women taking low dose oral contraceptives are described from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Afri...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Frohlich EP

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus is associated with fetal growth acceleration and retardation. These aberrations in fetal growth seem to be influenced by a variety of factors including vascular disease, glycemic control, hypertension and smoking. In order to characterize fetal growth under the above conditions, longitudinal sonograp...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Reece EA,Smikle C,O'Connor TZ,Holford T,Nelson-Robinson L,Degennaro N,Hobbins JC

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a detailed literature search for the rare combination of scleroderma and pregnancy. Ninety-four patients were reported, 14 of whom died during the course of the pregnancy, mainly due to secondary renal and cardiopulmonary involvement. Out of the 95 fetuses, 19 were lost. Thus, when complications arise, th...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Maymon R,Fejgin M

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibromatosis is a benign, infiltrating, nonmetastasizing neoplasm which is rarely completely resected. Therefore, the incidence of recurrence is high. Fibromatosis is more common in females and is frequently diagnosed during pregnancy. Inasmuch as fibromatosis of the female pelvis appears to be a discrete entity, mana...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Adcock LL,Downey GO,Votel JL

更新日期：1989-05-01 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：:We analyzed the associations of colposcopic features with cervical and vaginal pathogens and with clinical diagnoses in randomly selected women attending a clinic for sexually transmitted diseases. Logistic regression models were used to adjust for coinfections. Significant associations (P less than 0.01) were found f...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Paavonen J,Stevens CE,Wølner-Hanssen P,Critchlow CW,Derouen T,Kiviat N,Koutsky L,Stamm WE,Corey L,Holmes KK

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with a hydatidiform mole complicated by eclampsia is presented. The findings from 57 other cases discovered in a review of the literature since 1866 are summarized to define the clinical characteristics of women experiencing eclampsia as a manifestation of their hydatidiform mole. Eclampsia complicating a mo...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Newman RB,Eddy GL

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although pregnancy in renal transplant patients was looked upon with skepticism in the past, it is no longer an insurmountable barrier to successful pregnancy. Gestation in these patients, once quite rare, is increasing markedly and obstetricians expect to encounter problems such as immunologic, genetic, teratogenic, ...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Hadi HA

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review first makes some general comments about prophylactic antibiotics: animal models for antimicrobial prophylaxis, bacterial flora of the female genital tract, timing and duration of prophylactic antibiotic administration, and drug of choice for prophylaxis. Subsequent sections cover the following: prophyla...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Cartwright PS,Pittaway DE,Jones HW 3rd,Entman SS

更新日期：1984-09-01 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：:The incidence of ectopic pregnancies has been expressed in various ways that are not comparable and provide widely differing estimates due to individual definitions of the denominator. Population-based data are presented based on a count of all ectopic pregnancies reported in short stay hospitals in Maine, Rhode Islan...

journal_title：Obstetrical & gynecological survey

authors： Barnes AB,Wennberg CN,Barnes BA

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00