The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
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J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res. · Feb 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyCarbetocin versus syntometrine in prevention of post-partum hemorrhage following vaginal delivery.
To compare the efficacy of a single dose of 100 microg intramuscular carbetocin to a single dose of intramuscular syntometrine (0.5 mg ergometrine and 5IU oxytocin), in preventing post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) in high risk patients following vaginal delivery. ⋯ Intramuscular carbetocin may be more effective than intramuscular syntometrine in reducing post-partum blood loss and the drop in hemoglobin level.
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J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res. · Feb 2009
Comparative StudyFactors influencing the choice between cold knife conization and loop electrosurgical excisional procedure for the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
To determine whether cold knife conization (CKC) or loop electrosurgical excisional procedure (LEEP) is the better option for the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) under specific circumstances. ⋯ In patients >45 years of age, CKC is the preferred treatment for CIN.