American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Our purpose was to compare the biochemical composition of the fluid contained in pathologic and physiologic cavities in early pregnancy. ⋯ The composition of vesicular fluid in complete mole reflects a possible origin from the maternal plasma, yolk sac, and trophoblast, whereas the composition of nuchal and cystic hygroma fluid suggests a leakage from the fetal circulation.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialDoes magnesium sulfate given for prevention of eclampsia affect the outcome of labor?
The purpose of this study was to determine whether magnesium sulfate given for prevention of eclampsia affected labor outcomes compared with phenytoin, which is not known to impede uterine activity when given in anticonvulsant doses. ⋯ Compared with phenytoin, magnesium sulfate given for intrapartum treatment of pregnancy-induced hypertension does not significantly affect labor outcomes.