European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Jan 2021
Blood type and postpartum hemorrhage by mode of delivery: A retrospective cohort study.
To assess the relationship between postpartum hemorrhage and ABO blood type for vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery. ⋯ Although this study found no statistically significant difference in clinical outcomes between blood types, type O blood may be an additional risk factor to consider for postpartum hemorrhage at the time of cesarean delivery.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Dec 2020
ReviewHow can we minimize the potential risk of viral contamination during laparoscopic procedures for suspected or infected COVID-19 patients?
Several societies have raised the risk of viral transmission of SARS-Cov-2 due to surgical smoke during laparoscopic procedures in infected patients. We propose to discuss this issue and to describe specific measures during laparoscopic procedures and a new homemade closed filtration system for smoke evacuation. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, performing a laparoscopy should meet multi-modal requirements. Surgical smoke evacuation device may be an effective tool in reducing exposure to surgical smoke and aerosols.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Nov 2020
Comparative StudyEffects of SARS Cov-2 epidemic on the obstetrical and gynecological emergency service accesses. What happened and what shall we expect now?
During the lockdown period, the fear about the risk of infection in hospital has reduced the admission to Emergency Services (ES) with possible negative health effects. We have investigated the changes in the emergency flow occurred during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in an obstetrics and gynecological ES and the short-term adverse outcomes on women's and reproductive health. ⋯ The lockdown negatively influenced ES admissions and consequently the women's/reproductive health. As possible short-term consequences, we observed an increase of intrauterine deaths and a decrease of natural births.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Oct 2020
The rate of SARS-CoV-2 positivity in asymptomatic pregnant women admitted to hospital for delivery: Experience of a pandemic center in Turkey.
To investigate the rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) positivity in asymptomatic pregnant women admitted to hospital for delivery in a Turkish pandemic center. ⋯ Healthcare professionals should be cautious in the labor and delivery of high-risk pregnant women during the pandemic period and universal testing for COVID-19 may be considered in selected populations.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Oct 2020
Observational StudyInfluence of COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological status of infertile couples.
to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on infertile couples' emotions, anxiety and future plans. ⋯ COVID-19 pandemic itself and the recommendation to stop ART program generated higher distress levels in infertile couples. The psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in infertility patients should not be underestimated, and a specific psychological support should be planned.