BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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To examine the trends in the relationship between caesarean section rates in South Korea and its correlates. ⋯ Caesarean rates may have reached a plateau in South Korea. No maternal or health service factors were detected to further increase the proportion of caesarean deliveries.
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To assess the impact of the publication of hospital caesarean section rates on the reduction of these rates in South Korea, and explore associated factors contributing to the decrease. ⋯ The public release of information on caesarean section rates in Korea has reversed the ever-increasing trend in these rates. Hospitals with pre-existing high caesarean section rates or a larger number of deliveries were influenced by the information release and could be the main targets for interventions to decrease these rates.
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Review Meta Analysis
Misoprostol to treat postpartum haemorrhage: a systematic review.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A randomised comparison of microwave endometrial ablation with transcervical resection of the endometrium; follow up at a minimum of five years.
To compare long term outcomes following microwave endometrial ablation (MEA) or transcervical resection of the endometrium (TCRE). ⋯ Both techniques achieve significant and comparable improvements in menstrual symptoms, and health-related quality of life. While high rates of satisfaction with treatment and acceptability of treatment are achieved by TCRE, these are significantly lower than levels following MEA. These long term data, when combined with the trials' operative findings and known costs of both procedures, now inform us that MEA is a more effective and efficient treatment for heavy menstrual loss than TCRE.