Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Feb 2008
Case ReportsLate postpartum hemorrhage due to von Willebrand disease managed with uterine artery embolization.
Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder caused by quantitative or qualitative defects of von Willebrand factor, which may lead to postpartum bleeding problems. In such patients, resistant postpartum hemorrhage may be treated effectively by using transcatheter arterial embolization. ⋯ Selective transcatheter uterine artery embolization may be used to control life-threatening pelvic hemorrhage unresponsive to traditional local measures. Such an intervention may also be used successfully in patients with bleeding disorders as the last chance of uterine preservation.
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To examine trends in pregnancy hospitalizations with a diagnosis of amphetamine or cocaine abuse and the prevalence of associated medical complications. ⋯ III.
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Tubal sterilization is a common method of contraception used worldwide. The Filshie clip is a device designed to occlude the fallopian tubes. It is common practice to apply the clips across the isthmus using laparoscopy. It is often suggested that failures occur due to problems with the technique used to occlude the fallopian tubes. ⋯ It is important to understand why sterilization clips lead to contraceptive failure and to inform patients of this risk. Contraceptive failure after female sterilization remains a medical issue.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Feb 2008
Case ReportsCardiac troponin I elevation after orogenital sex during pregnancy.
Venous air embolism due to orogenital sex in pregnancy is an uncommon clinical event. ⋯ Although a rare clinical event, air embolism from air insufflation of the vagina can result in troponin elevation and should be considered in the differential diagnosis in pregnant patients with a history of orogenital sex.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Feb 2008
Evaluation of logistic regression reporting in current obstetrics and gynecology literature.
To evaluate the quality of logistic regression reporting in the obstetrics and gynecology literature. ⋯ III.