Obstetrics and gynecology
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To describe the current status of access to maternal care, family planning use, and place of delivery in Sierra Leone, one of the poorest countries in the world with one of the highest maternal mortality rates. ⋯ III.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Sep 2013
Maternal morbidity and risk of death at delivery hospitalization.
To examine the effect of underlying maternal morbidities on the odds of maternal death during delivery hospitalization. ⋯ II.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2013
Malignant pulmonary edema in a pregnant woman caused by cor triatriatum.
Undiagnosed maternal congenital heart disease can result in significant risks to both mother and fetus. When maternal symptoms and signs are atypical of preeclampsia, broadening the differential diagnosis and multidisciplinary consultation can lead to improved outcomes. ⋯ A complete differential diagnosis for edema, hypertension, and dyspnea near term will allow for recognition of more rare conditions. Referral to cardiology in cases in which work-up is negative for preeclampsia may aid in earlier diagnosis and management. A team approach to management involving obstetrics and medicine will improve the rapidity with which rare conditions can be managed effectively.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2013
Vasa previa: clinical presentations, outcomes, and implications for management.
To review experience with diagnosis, clinical associations, and outcomes of vasa previa in a single institution. ⋯ III.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2013
The association of maternal obesity with fetal pH and base deficit at cesarean delivery.
To evaluate the association between maternal body mass index (BMI) and umbilical cord acid-base status at the time of cesarean delivery. ⋯ II.