Minerva ginecologica
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Minerva ginecologica · Dec 2001
Review Comparative Study[Evaluation and treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum].
Early pregnancy is characterized by nausea and vomiting which are the most frequent symptoms and the main reason for consulting the physician. This pathological aspect of pregnancy is not yet completely understood. ⋯ The question as to how and when to treat the symptom is still open. The purpose of this study is to examine, through a literature review, the problems and the appropriate medical approach regarding the severe cases or hyperemesis.
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Minerva ginecologica · Dec 2001
Comparative Study[Low concentration Ropivacaine in labor epidural analgesia. A prospective study on obstetric and neonatal outcome].
Epidural analgesia effectively alleviates labor pain. However controversy exists about the effect of epidural analgesia on labor outcome. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of a low concentration local anesthetic (ropivacaine 0.08%) in labor epidural analgesia (LEA) on labor pain relief, on the incidence of cesarean sections and instrumental vaginal deliveries, and on neonatal outcome. ⋯ The conclusion is drawn that a lower concentration of ropivacaine (0.08%) in LEA produces good labor pain relief with no detectable adverse effects on mother and neonate, and without significantly increasing cesarean section rate.