Obstetrics and gynecology
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To estimate the incidence and factors associated with combined vaginal-cesarean delivery in twin pregnancies. ⋯ There has been a significant increase in combined vaginal-cesarean and elective cesarean deliveries among twin gestations, with a decrease in vaginal births. Vaginal-cesarean delivery is associated with nonvertex second twin and a prolonged interdelivery interval.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Dec 2001
Maternity leave: existing policies in obstetrics and gynecology residency programs.
To survey program directors in obstetrics and gynecology regarding maternity leave and to determine how programs are dealing with maternity leave coverage. ⋯ Most residency programs have written maternity/paternity leave policies. A more flexible curriculum may help to accommodate the residents on leave without overburdening the residents who are left to cover.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Dec 2001
Committee Opinion: number 263, December 20001. von Willebrand's disease in gynecologic practice.
von Willebrand's disease is one of the most common inherited bleeding disorders. Inherited and acquired disorders of coagulation and hemostasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of menorrhagia and abnormal uterine bleeding. This Committee Opinion provides screening recommendations for von Willebrand's disease and describes treatment options.