Obstetrics and gynecology
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Cranial nerve palsy after dural puncture is an uncommon complication. The sixth cranial nerve is the most commonly affected because of its long intracranial course. We report a case of acute comitant esotropia that occurred after unintentional dural puncture. ⋯ Puncture of the dura should be considered when acute strabismus is diagnosed shortly after epidural anesthesia.
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To estimate the effect of chorionicity on the risk of stillbirth in twins. ⋯ II.
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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.