Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2001
Obstetrician-gynecologists' knowledge and training about antenatal corticosteroids.
To characterize the clinical decisions, knowledge, opinions, and education of obstetricians and gynecologists about antenatal corticosteroids. ⋯ Most obstetrician-gynecologists reported using antenatal corticosteroids; however, in general, many were not aware of more recent information regarding potential risks. This survey suggests that a multipronged educational approach is warranted to update obstetrician-gynecologists about antenatal corticosteroids.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Dec 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTranscervical or intraperitoneal analgesia for laparoscopic tubal sterilization: a randomized controlled trial.
To test the effectiveness of analgesia administered transcervically through a uterine manipulator compared with direct topical application to the fallopian tubes for relief of postoperative pain after interval laparoscopic tubal sterilization. ⋯ There were no significant differences in postoperative pain relief between transcervical administration and topical application of analgesia for laparoscopic tubal sterilization.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Nov 2000
Case ReportsLarge uterine myoma with erythropoietin messenger RNA and erythrocytosis.
Myomatous erythrocytosis syndrome (erythrocytosis associated with a uterine myoma) has multiple proposed etiologies, one of which is altered erythropoietin production. ⋯ Erythropoietin production by myomata might cause erythrocytosis in myomatous erythrocytosis syndrome.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Nov 2000
Review Case ReportsAmnioreduction in triplet fetofetal transfusion.