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 · Jun 2008
Editorial Biography Historical ArticleJohn J. Sciarra IJGO Prize Paper Award.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · May 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomized comparative study of prophylactic oxytocin versus ergometrine in the third stage of labor.
To compare the effect of prophylactic use of oxytocin and ergometrine in management of the third stage of labor. ⋯ Oxytocin is as effective as ergometrine at reducing the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage, but without the undesirable side effects of nausea, vomiting, and elevated blood pressure associated with ergometrine.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · May 2008
Effectiveness of cryotherapy treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
To assess the effectiveness of cryotherapy treatment delivered by general practitioners in primary care settings, as part of a screen-and-treat approach for cervical cancer prevention. ⋯ Cryotherapy is an effective treatment for cervical precancerous lesions; it can easily be administered by general practitioners in primary care settings following visual inspection screening.