European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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To compare pregnancy complications and neonatal outcome of 85 triplet gestations cared for during the 15 years in a single perinatal unit. ⋯ Advances in neonatal care, but also the delivery of infants in better overall condition must be the explanation for improved outcome of triplet gestations managed by modified care. A higher cesarean section rate because of imminent fetal jeopardy as judged by not only fetal heart rate tracings, but also umbilical, aortic and middle cerebral artery flow analysis, could be the explanation for lowered perinatal mortality and significantly improved outcome in very preterm infants from triplet gestations.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · May 2002
Surgical techniques used during caesarean section operations: results of a national survey of practice in the UK.
To determine what surgical techniques are used by obstetricians in the UK for elective and emergency caesarean section operations. ⋯ There was wide variation in the surgical techniques used by obstetricians for caesarean section operations. There is an urgent need for future research to evaluate many aspects of caesarean section operations on substantive short- and long-term outcomes.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Apr 2002
Impact of different levels of carbohydrate intolerance on neonatal outcomes classically associated with gestational diabetes mellitus.
To compare the influence of different levels of carbohydrate intolerance on neonatal outcomes. ⋯ Both maternal gestational diabetes risk factors and greater carbohydrate intolerance in gravidae are associated with an increase in adverse newborn outcomes.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Apr 2002
Severe acute maternal morbidity and mortality in the Pretoria Academic Complex: changing patterns over 4 years.
To compare the severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM) and maternal mortality in the Pretoria Academic Complex for the year 2000 and the years 1997-1999. ⋯ The standard of care was constant. An audit of SAMM and maternal mortality allows for early detection of trends and early changes in health strategies.