Obstetrics and gynecology
-
Obstetrics and gynecology · Feb 2001
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in preterm and term pregnancy, parturition, and intra-amniotic infection.
[corrected] To determine the sources of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in amniotic fluid and to examine its relation to labor and clinically diagnosed intra-amniotic infection. ⋯ Amniotic fluid G-CSF concentrations were similar in preterm and term pregnancies and were not significantly influenced by labor. Intra-amniotic infection was associated with an increased number of placental cells expressing the G-CSF receptor and higher concentrations of G-CSF in amniotic fluid, maternal serum, neonatal urine, and neonatal bronchoalveolar lavage samples.
-
Obstetrics and gynecology · Feb 2001
Cesarean delivery and postpartum mortality among primiparas in Washington State, 1987-1996(1).
To examine the association between delivery method and mortality within 6 months of delivery among primiparas. ⋯ Cesarean delivery might be a marker for serious preexisting morbidities associated with increased mortality risk rather than a risk factor for death in and of itself. Data from additional sources such as medical records and autopsy reports are necessary to disentangle preexisting mortality risk from risk associated solely with delivery method.
-
Obstetrics and gynecology · Feb 2001
Pelvic anatomy for obstetrics and gynecology residents: an experimental study using clay models.
To determine whether clay modeling with lecture is more effective than lecture alone in teaching female pelvic anatomy. ⋯ Clay modeling with lecture was more effective than lecture alone for teaching pelvic anatomy.