Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2012
Comparative StudyRecovery of the injured external anal sphincter after injection of local or intravenous mesenchymal stem cells.
To understand the endogenous process of wound healing after anal sphincter injury and to determine possible mechanisms by which mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) exert their regenerative potential. ⋯ In this preclinical animal model, direct, but not intravenous, injection of MSCs into the injured anal sphincter at the time of repair resulted in improved contractile function of the sphincter after injury, increased matrix deposition in the external anal sphincter, and increased expression of TFG-β1 and lysyl oxidase in the acute phase after injury.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2012
Multicenter StudyOptimum timing for planned delivery of uncomplicated monochorionic and dichorionic twin pregnancies.
To determine the optimum timing for planned delivery of uncomplicated monochorionic and dichorionic twin pregnancies. ⋯ Applying a strategy of close fetal surveillance, perinatal morbidity can be minimized by allowing uncomplicated monochorionic pregnancies continue to 37 weeks of gestation and dichorionic twins to 38 weeks. Among monochorionic twins, this approach must be balanced against a 1.5% risk of late in utero death.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2012
Factors used by program directors to select obstetrics and gynecology fellows.
To describe the factors and attributes that obstetrics and gynecology fellowship directors use in selecting applicants for interview and ranking. ⋯ Education pedigree and research experience are important factors considered by fellowship directors when selecting fellowship applicants. For applicants, these data will allow for a critical self-analysis before applying or interviewing.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2012
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyST analysis of the fetal electrocardiogram in intrapartum fetal monitoring: a meta-analysis.
To compare the effects of ST-waveform analysis in combination with cardiotocography with conventional cardiotocography for intrapartum fetal monitoring. ⋯ The additional use of ST analysis for intrapartum monitoring reduced the incidence of operative vaginal deliveries and the need for fetal blood sampling but did not reduce the incidence of metabolic acidosis at birth.