Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2007
Intrapartum and postpartum analgesia for women maintained on methadone during pregnancy.
To determine whether methadone maintenance alters intrapartum or postpartum pain or medication requirements. ⋯ II.
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It is the duty of obstetricians and gynecologists who testify as expert witnesses on behalf of defendants, the government, or plaintiffs to do so solely in accordance with their judgment on the merits of the case. Obstetrician-gynecologists must limit testimony to their sphere of medical expertise and must be prepared adequately. They must make a clear distinction between medical malpractice and medical maloccurrence. The acceptance of fees that are greatly disproportionate to those customary for professional services can be construed as influencing testimony given by the witness, and it is unethical to accept compensation that is contingent on the outcome of litigation.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2007
Case ReportsMirror syndrome: a novel approach to therapy with fetal peritoneal-amniotic shunt.
Mirror syndrome is a rare entity characterized by maternal disease mimicking fetal hydrops. In mirror syndrome, there is maternal hypertension, edema, and often proteinuria in association with fetal hydrops. The causal link between mirror syndrome and hydrops fetalis remains elusive. ⋯ In utero treatment of hydropic fetus can result in the cure of maternal mirror syndrome.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyIntravenous ferric carboxymaltose compared with oral iron in the treatment of postpartum anemia: a randomized controlled trial.
To estimate efficacy of rapid, large-dose intravenous (IV) administration of ferric carboxymaltose compared with oral iron therapy in anemic postpartum women. ⋯ I.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2007
Case ReportsHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia and pregnancy.
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is a rare but life-threatening disease characterized by telangiectasias and arteriovenous malformations in different organs. When it is associated with pregnancy, this disease causes significant morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Pregnancy is complicated in women with severe hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, but can be managed successfully.