Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Oct 2000
Comparative StudyTransverse uterine incision non-closure versus closure: an experimental study in sheep.
This study was designed to investigate whether the non-closure of the layers of the uterus during low transverse cesarean section would result in healing and have advantage on closure. ⋯ It was found that non-closure layers of the uterus along low transverse cesarean incision proves to have no adverse effect on immediate and late postoperative period in ewes. Our data showed that non-closure of all layers of the uterus results in significantly less muscular necrosis and endometriosis than closure group. We suggest that lower uterine incision can be left unclosed or, at least, simple closure can be preferable instead of vigorous locking technique.
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Oct 2000
Course and outcome of obstetric patients in a general intensive care unit.
To characterize the course, interventions required to achieve predetermined end-points and outcome of obstetric patients admitted to a general intensive care unit. ⋯ Despite a short length of stay and low APACHE score, the high TISS score in obstetric patients admitted for both ventilation and monitoring suggests that these patients require a level of intervention and care typically provided by a general intensive care unit.