European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Mar 2006
Efficacy of laparoscopic excision of visually diagnosed peritoneal endometriosis in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain.
To determine the efficacy of laparoscopic excision of visually diagnosed endometriosis in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain. ⋯ Laparoscopic excision of visually diagnosed endometriosis appears to be efficacious in the treatment of women with chronic pelvic pain. The launch of a long-term randomised controlled trial to confirm these provisional results is now required.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Feb 2006
Emergency peripartum hysterectomy: A prospective study in The Netherlands.
To determine the incidence, indication, association with caesarean section (CS) and outcome of emergency peripartum hysterectomy (EPH) in The Netherlands. ⋯ Emergency peripartum hysterectomy is associated with a high incidence of maternal morbidity and a case fatality rate of 4%. It is significantly related to CS in index or previous pregnancy. Placenta accreta is the most common indication to perform a peripartum hysterectomy.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Dec 2005
Historical ArticleEvolution of Spanish scientific production in international obstetrics and gynecology journals during the period 1986-2002.
The present bibliometric study analyzes Spanish scientific work published in the field of obstetrics and gynecology in the most important journals during the period 1986-2002. ⋯ Spanish productivity in the field of obstetrics and gynecology increased considerably in the period 1986-2002.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Nov 2005
Neonatal and maternal outcomes in twin gestations > or =32 weeks according to the planned mode of delivery.
To determine a possible relationship between neonatal and maternal outcomes in twin gestations and the planned mode of delivery. ⋯ Our results do not support an elective caesarean section for twin gestations > or =32 weeks. The success rate of vaginal delivery in the planned vaginal birth group was nearly 80%.