Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · May 2005
Comparative StudyLow-molecular-weight heparin (dalteparin) in women with gynecologic malignancy.
To compare the efficacy of dalteparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin, to unfractionated heparin (UFH) in the prevention of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism in patients after surgery for gynecologic malignancy. ⋯ The low-molecular-weight heparin dalteparin dosed 5,000 U daily is inadequate postoperative prophylaxis in women undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer. In addition, heparin administered every 8 hours was not associated with increased bleeding complications. The use of dalteparin at the doses used in this study should be questioned until a large randomized trial shows efficacy in these high-risk patients.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Apr 2005
Comparative StudyRisk of maternal postpartum readmission associated with mode of delivery.
To determine whether cesarean and operative vaginal deliveries are associated with an increased risk of maternal rehospitalization compared with spontaneous vaginal delivery. ⋯ II-2.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Apr 2005
Bishop score and risk of cesarean delivery after induction of labor in nulliparous women.
To quantify the risk and risk factors for cesarean delivery associated with medical and elective induction of labor in nulliparous women. ⋯ II-2.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Apr 2005
A national estimate of the elective primary cesarean delivery rate.
We describe national trends for elective primary cesarean delivery from 1994 to 2001, with attention to changes in indications. ⋯ III.