American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 2000
Magnetic resonance imaging in an experimental model of human ovarian cancer demonstrating altered microvascular permeability after inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor.
Magnetic resonance imaging enhanced with macromolecular contrast medium was used to monitor effects of angiogenesis inhibition on tumor microvascular permeability and ascites volume in an athymic rat model of human ovarian cancer. ⋯ Magnetic resonance imaging enhanced with a macromolecular contrast agent in an athymic rat model of human ovarian cancer treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor antibody can be used to measure a reduction in tumor microvascular permeability, corresponding to a reduction in ascites production.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 2000
Management of cervical cerclage and preterm premature rupture of the membranes: should the stitch be removed?
Our aim was to determine whether retention of cerclage after preterm premature rupture of the membranes occurring before 34 completed weeks' gestation influences pregnancy outcome. ⋯ Retention of cervical cerclage after premature rupture of the membranes occurring before 34 completed weeks' gestation is associated with comparable clinical outcomes with respect to latency and perinatal outcome, when compared with removal of the cerclage.