International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jan 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialDrotaverine hydrochloride for augmentation of labor.
To study the use of drotaverine hydrochloride for acceleration of labor and relief of labor pains. ⋯ Drotaverine hydrochloride is safe and effective in accelerating labor, but not effective in lessening labor pain.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jan 2004
Pulmonary thromboembolism following gynecologic surgery and cesarean section.
To investigate the incidence and risk factors of symptomatic pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) in patients following gynecologic surgery or cesarean section in Japan. ⋯ Risk factors in Japanese patients undergoing gynecologic surgery may include age and cancer of the uterine body; risk factors for the development of PTE following cesarean section may include age and obesity.