Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology
-
Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 2010
ReviewThe use of infection prevention practices in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
This review discusses recently published and relevant data on the preventive techniques used to reduce perioperative infections in urogynecologic procedures. ⋯ Good evidence-based practices to reduce or prevent infectious complications after procedures in female urology and urogynecology will save time, lower morbidity, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. However, there is still a great need for more level I evidence on infection prevention practices utilized in female urology and urogynecology.
-
Cesarean section is the most common surgical procedure performed on US women, and rates of cesarean delivery continue to increase. ⋯ It is imperative that all technical aspects in cesarean section continue to be challenged. Widely accepted aspects, including antibiotics administration at cord clamping and creation of a bladder flap, may not be best practice.
-
Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol. · Feb 2010
ReviewDuration of adjuvant endocrine therapy of breast cancer: how much is enough?
To describe the current status regarding the duration of adjuvant tamoxifen and/or aromatase inhibitors in women with early-stage hormone receptor positive breast cancer. ⋯ There are many approaches to the adjuvant hormonal therapy of breast cancer supported by large trials. No one approach is uniquely superior to others. Longer follow-up may lead to more specific recommendations. Adjuvant hormonal therapy for women with hormone receptor positive breast cancer plays a critical role in the management of early stage hormone receptor positive breast cancer.