BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Comparative Study
Management and outcomes of acute appendicitis in pregnancy-population-based study of over 7000 cases.
To compare outcomes and management practices among pregnant and nonpregnant women with acute appendicitis. ⋯ Compared with nonpregnant women, pregnant women with acute appendicitis have higher rates of adverse outcomes. Conservative management should be avoided given the serious risk of adverse outcomes in pregnancy.
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To evaluate whether defective placentation disorders, i.e. pre-eclampsia, stillbirth, small for gestational age (SGA), and spontaneous preterm birth, are associated with risk of retained placenta. ⋯ Defective placentation disorders are associated with an increased risk of retained placenta. Whether these relationships indicate a common pathophysiology remains to be investigated.