American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Nov 2001
Does the combined antenatal use of corticosteroids and antibiotics increase late-onset neonatal sepsis in the very low birth weight infant?
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the combined use of maternal antenatal corticosteroids and antibiotic therapy is associated with an increased risk of late-onset neonatal sepsis among very low birth weight infants. ⋯ The combined use of maternal corticosteroids and antibiotic therapy is not associated with an increased risk for late-onset neonatal sepsis.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Nov 2001
Case ReportsArterial balloon occlusion of the hypogastric arteries: a life-saving procedure for severe obstetric hemorrhage.
In this case report we describe two patients with life-threatening postpartum hemorrhage who were treated successfully with arterial balloon occlusion of the hypogastric arteries. Arterial balloon occlusion is easy to perform and is applicable under difficult circumstances. The technique should be available in all hospitals that provide obstetric services. Obstetricians should know about it so they can ask their radiologic colleagues to perform the procedure.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Nov 2001
Case ReportsHematometra of the rudimentary horn of a unicornuate uterus resulting from cesarean section.
A 30-year-old woman complained of increasing dysmenorrhea and progressive right lower-quadrant pain after cesarean section. A pelvic mass was observed and subsequently a congenital müllerian anomaly was diagnosed upon serial examination. We report the first apparent case of hematometra of the rudimentary horn of a unicornuate uterus resulting from cesarean section.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Nov 2001
Case ReportsA pregnant woman with previous anaphylactic reaction to local anesthetics: a case report.
A 43-year-old woman with a history of lidocaine allergy required dermatologic surgery during pregnancy. To accomplish this without the use of general anesthesia, intradermal allergy testing was performed. This information enabled appropriate anesthetic care for a tissue biopsy at 29 weeks' gestation and subsequent labor analgesia and obstetric management at term.