Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Cervical pregnancy is one of the most dangerous forms of ectopic pregnancy. This condition is frequently unsuspected before evaluation of the uterus and it is characterized by massive bleeding during that procedure. We report a case of cervical ectopic pregnancy diagnosed by ultrasound at 11 weeks' gestation and managed by emergency hysterectomy for severe hemorrhage occurring immediately after removal of the placenta.
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Jan 1993
Comparative StudyUterine incision and maternal blood loss in preterm caesarean section.
The purpose of this study was to compare maternal blood loss, as reflected by the perioperative changes in haemoglobin (Hgb), the incidence of severe bleeding (estimated blood loss > 1000 ml) at operation, and the need for blood transfusion, between patients who had classical caesarean section (CCS) and lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) at 34 weeks gestation or less. The data from 31 women delivered by CSS between 25 and 34 weeks gestation were compared, in a retrospective case-control fashion, to another 31 women delivered by LSCS. ⋯ There was a significantly greater reduction in maternal Hgb and an higher incidence of severe bleeding in the CSS group compared to the LSCS group (P < 0.05). The results of this study suggest that for preterm caesarean sections, the classical incision is associated with increased blood loss compared to the lower segment incision.
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Jan 1993
Case Reports Comparative Study[Legal protection of the fetal victim of injuries].
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Jan 1993
Case ReportsThe "forgotten" intrauterine device: a cause of infertility.
We present a case of infertility due to a "forgotten" IUD. Users of intrauterine devices are reported to have an increased risk of frank or subclinical genital infections which later may be the cause of infertility. ⋯ During the last two years we have seen three infertile patients with an IUD in situ. Two had ovulation, and one got pregnant immediately after the IUD was removed.