TOP TEN:

Top 10 articles in November 2004

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 233. [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

New Features

James R. Scott
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 234. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Should All Pregnant Women Be Screened?

Catherine Y. Spong
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 235-236. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Severe Preeclampsia and Eclampsia: Systolic Hypertension Is Also Important

F. Gary Cunningham
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 237-238. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ORIGINAL RESEARCH:

Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy Outcomes

Adverse neurologic outcome in offspring of women with subclinical hypothyroidism may be related to the effects of prematurity.

Brian M. Casey, Jodi S. Dashe, C. Edward Wells, Donald D. McIntire, William Byrd, Kenneth J. Leveno, F. Gary Cunningham
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 239-245. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stroke and Severe Preeclampsia and Eclampsia: A Paradigm Shift Focusing on Systolic Blood Pressure

Although all patients exhibit severe systolic hypertension before stroke with preeclampsia and eclampsia, few develop prestroke severe diastolic hypertension or mean arterial pressure greater than 130 mm Hg.

James N. Martin, Jr, Brad D. Thigpen, Robert C. Moore, Carl H. Rose, Julie Cushman, Warren May
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 246-254. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes in Women With Eating Disorders

Pregnant women with eating disorders are at greater risk of delivering infants with lower birth weight, smaller head circumference, and microcephaly and small for gestational age infants.

Saloua Kouba, Tore Hällström, Caroline Lindholm, Angelica Lindén Hirschberg
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 255-260. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Greater Maternal Weight and the Ongoing Risk of Neural Tube Defects After Folic Acid Flour Fortification

A greater risk of neural tube defects is associated with increased maternal weight, even after universal folic acid flour fortification.

Joel G. Ray, Philip R. Wyatt, Marian J. Vermeulen, Chris Meier, David E. C. Cole
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 261-265. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Estimated Effect of 17 Alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate on Preterm Birth in the United States

Although 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate holds promise for preventing some preterm births, its effect on the national preterm birth rate is likely to be modest.

Joann R. Petrini, William M. Callaghan, Mark Klebanoff, Nancy S. Green, Eve M. Lackritz, Jennifer L. Howse, Richard H. Schwarz, Karla Damus
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 267-272. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Assessment of Rapid Fetal Fibronectin in Predicting Preterm Delivery

Rapid fetal fibronectin assays were useful in predicting risk of delivery within 7, 14, or 21 days in patients with signs or symptoms of preterm labor.

Ismail Tekesin, Susanne Marek, Lars Hellmeyer, Daniela Reitz, Stephan Schmidt
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 280-284. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

"Blind" Vaginal Fetal Fibronectin as a Predictor of Spontaneous Preterm Delivery

Vaginal fetal fibronectin testing via the "blind" sampling technique has high negative predictive values and specificities in predicting spontaneous preterm birth.

Ashley S. Roman, Nikki Koklanaris, Michael J. Paidas, Jeanine Mulholland, Mortimer Levitz, Andrei Rebarber
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 285-289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Length of the Third Stage of Labor and the Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage

A third stage of labor exceeding 18 minutes increases the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage, and after 30 minutes the risk is 6-fold.

Everett F. Magann, Sharon Evans, Suneet P. Chauhan, Grainger Lanneau, Andrea D. Fisk, John C. Morrison
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 290-293. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Maternal Hemodynamics After Oxytocin Bolus Compared With Infusion in the Third Stage of Labor: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Intravenous bolus oxytocin for postpartum hemorrhage prophylaxis is not associated with negative hemodynamic effects.

Gregory A. L. Davies, Julie L. Tessier, Mary C. Woodman, Adrienne Lipson, Philip M. Hahn
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 294-299. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Elective Primary Cesarean Delivery: Attitudes of Urogynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists

Among respondents, a majority of urogynecology and maternal-fetal medicine specialists would agree to perform a primary elective cesarean delivery.

Jennifer M. Wu, Andrew F. Hundley, Anthony G. Visco
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 301-306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Recurrent Risk of Anal Sphincter Laceration Among Women With Vaginal Deliveries

The history of anal sphincter laceration is associated with increased risk of laceration in second delivery, in particular in women who carry children with high birth weight.

Anny Spydslaug, Lill I.S. Trogstad, Anders Skrondal, Anne Eskild
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 307-313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Site-Specific Rectocele Repair Compared With Standard Posterior Colporrhaphy

Site-specific rectocele repair is associated with higher anatomic recurrence rates but similar rates of postoperative dyspareunia and bowel dysfunction as standard posterior colporrhaphy.

Yoram Abramov, Sanjay Gandhi, Roger P. Goldberg, Sylvia M. Botros, Christina Kwon, Peter K. Sand
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 314-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Is the Cough-Stress Test Necessary When Placing the Tension-Free Vaginal Tape?

Tension-free vaginal tapes placed using the cough-stress test are associated with greater improvements in continence than those placed under general anesthesia.

Miles Murphy, Patrick J. Culligan, Cristina M. Arce, Carol A. Graham, Linda Blackwell, Michael H. Heit
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 319-324. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Effect of Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure on Future Pregnancy Outcome

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure is associated with an increased risk of both preterm delivery and low birth weight infants in subsequent pregnancies.

Sheri-Lee A. Samson, James R. Bentley, T. John Fahey, Deanna J. McKay, Glenn H. Gill
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 325-332. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ultrasound Assessment of First-Trimester Bleeding

Endovaginal ultrasonography for the evaluation of early pregnancy bleeding has a significant effect on care and its costs.

Charles W. Schauberger, Michelle A. Mathiason, Brenda L. Rooney
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 333-338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

First-Trimester Intrauterine Hematoma and Outcome of Pregnancy

First trimester intrauterine hematoma can adversely affect the outcome of pregnancy.

Gianpaolo Maso, Giuseppina D'Ottavio, Francesco De Seta, Andrea Sartore, Monica Piccoli, Giampaolo Mandruzzato
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 339-344. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Multicenter Trial of a Simplified Mifepristone Medical Abortion Regimen

Mifepristone 200 mg followed by 400 {micro}g oral misoprostol at home in 48 hours is effective for medical abortion at up to 49 days of gestation.

Caitlin S. Shannon, Beverly Winikoff, Richard Hausknecht, Eric Schaff, Paul D. Blumenthal, Deborah Oyer, Heather Sankey, Jessica Wolff, Rachel Goldberg
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 345-351. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Misoprostol for Second-Trimester Pregnancy Termination in Women With a Prior Cesarean Delivery

Misoprostol for second-trimester abortion in women with a prior cesarean delivery was not associated with an excess of complications when compared with the unscarred uterus.

Jan E. Dickinson
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 352-356. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes of Assaults During Pregnancy

Assaults during pregnancy are associated with both immediate and long-term adverse maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes.

Dina El Kady, William M. Gilbert, Guibo Xing, Lloyd H. Smith
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 357-363. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sublingual Misoprostol for Labor Induction: A Randomized Clinical Trial

One hundred micrograms of sublingual misoprostol is more effective than 50 {micro}g of sublingual misoprostol for labor induction, but is associated with more tachysystole and hyperstimulation.

Samuel B. Wolf, Luis Sanchez-Ramos, Andrew M. Kaunitz
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 365-371. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of Gestational Age and Position on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate: A Longitudinal Study

Peak expiratory flow rate declines throughout gestation, and the flow rate is lowest in the supine position; adjustment to a patient's flow rate in relation to gestational age and maternal position is recommended

Hassan M. Harirah, Sahar E. Donia, Fayez K. Nasrallah, George R. Saade, Michael A. Belfort
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 372-376. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Obstetric Forceps Training Using Visual Feedback and the Isometric Strength Testing Unit

Visual feedback and the isometric strength testing unit can be used to help residents apply optimal traction to obstetric forceps.

Kimberly K. Leslie, Pamela Dipasquale-Lehnerz, Marcia Smith
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 377-382. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Metoclopramide Effect on Breastfeeding the Preterm Infant: A Randomized Trial

Metoclopramide use early postpartum did not increase milk volume or increase the duration of breastfeeding in women delivering preterm.

Wendy F. Hansen, Stephanie McAndrew, Kathleen Harris, M. Bridget Zimmerman
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 383-389. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing and Screening in Hospital-Based Primary Care Visits by Women

Among hospital-based primary care visits made by reproductive-aged women, screening or testing for sexually transmitted infections is low and is influenced by race and clinic type.

Jill S. Huppert, Elizabeth Goodman, Jane Khoury, Gail Slap
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 390-396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

REVIEWS:

Progestational Agents to Prevent Preterm Birth: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Administration of progestational agents overall, and 17{alpha}-hydroxyprogesterone caproate specifically, reduced the incidence of preterm birth and low birth weight newborns.

Luis Sanchez-Ramos, Andrew M. Kaunitz, Isaac Delke
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 273-279. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mapping the Theories of Preeclampsia: The Role of Homocysteine

Homocysteine concentrations are slightly increased in normotensive pregnancies that later develop preeclampsia and are considerably increased once preeclampsia is established, but this association did not meet causal criteria.

Luciano E. Mignini, Pallavi M. Latthe, Jose Villar, Mark D. Kilby, Guillermo Carroli, Khalid S. Khan
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 411-425. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IN THE TRENCHES:

Flushing and Papules in a Middle-Aged Woman

An overview of challenging clinical situations.

Marta J. Vanbeek, John S. Strauss, Ingrid Nygaard
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 397-401. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL EXPERT SERIES:

Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management of Eclampsia

Eclampsia is an obstetric emergency that requires a standardized management plan which includes stabilization of maternal and fetal conditions, prevention of recurrent convulsions with magnesium sulfate, and timely delivery.

Baha M. Sibai
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 402-410. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEPARTMENTS:

Medical Letter:

Antiviral Drugs for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Influenza

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 427-429. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Drug Interactions with Grapefruit Juice

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 429-431. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Trospium Chloride (Sanctura: another Anticholinergic for Overactive Bladder

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 431-432. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Menostar: A Low-Dose Estrrogen Patch for Osteoporosis

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 432-433. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Abstracts:

Regression of low-grade squamous intra-epithelial lesions in young women

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 434. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis in women 15 to 29 years of age: a cost-effectiveness analysis

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 434-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Oestrogen treatment to reduce the adult height of tall girls: long-term effects on fertility

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 434-b-435-b. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cerclage for prevention of preterm birth in women with a short cervix found on transvaginal ultrasound examination: a randomized trial

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 435. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bed rest and other determinants of bone loss during pregnancy

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 435-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Promotion and prescribing of hormone therapy after report of harm by the women's health initiative

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 436. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Neurodevelopmental and growth impairment among extremely low-birth-weight infants with neonatal infection

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 436-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Annual revaccination against influenza and mortality risk in community-dwelling elderly persons

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 437. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of reducing interns’ weekly work hours on sleep and attentional failures

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 437-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Sequential Pathways of Testing After First-Trimester Screening for Trisomy 21

Fergal D. Malone
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 438. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sequential Pathways of Testing After First-Trimester Screening for Trisomy 21

Naomi H. Greene, Lawrence D. Platt, Ronald Wapner, for the BUN Research Group
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 438-a-439-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Value of the Amniotic Fluid Index Compared With the Single Deepest Pocket

Michael G. Ross
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 439-440. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Value of the Amniotic Fluid Index Compared With the Single Deepest Pocket

Everett F. Magann, Suneet P. Chauhan, John C. Morrison
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 440-441. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Responses by Pregnant Jehovah's Witnesses on Health Care Proxies

J. Mervyn Thomas
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 441. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Responses by Pregnant Jehovah's Witnesses on Health Care Proxies

Ken-ichi Shukunami, Koji Nishijima, Yoshio Yoshida, Fumikazu Kotsuji
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 442. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Responses by Pregnant Jehovah's Witnesses on Health Care Proxies

Cynthia Gyamfi, Richard L. Berkowitz
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 442-a-443-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Repeat Measurement of Cervical Length After Successful Tocolysis

Ken-ichi Shukunami, Koji Nishijima, Yoshio Yoshida, Fumikazu Kotsuji
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 443. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Repeat Measurement of Cervical Length After Successful Tocolysis

Patrick Rozenberg
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 443-a-444-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reasons for Increasing Trends in Large for Gestational Age Births

John Yeh, James Shelton
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 444. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reasons for Increasing Trends in Large for Gestational Age Births

Pamela J. Surkan, Chung C. Hsieh, Anna L. V. Johansson, Paul W. Dickman, Sven Cnattingius
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 444-a-445-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Poor Obstetric Outcome in Subsequent Pregnancies in Women With Prior Fetal Death

Andrew C. G. Breeze, Christoph C. Lees
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 445-446. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Poor Obstetric Outcome in Subsequent Pregnancies in Women With Prior Fetal Death

Antonio E. Frias, Robert M. Silver
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 446-447. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Pregnancies Complicated by Bone and Soft-Tissue Tumors

Alessandra Longhi, Mario Mercuri, Giuseppe Bianchi, Costantino Errani, Gaetano Bacci
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 447. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Pregnancies Complicated by Bone and Soft-Tissue Tumors

Cindy Maxwell, Dan Farine, Jay Wunder
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 447-a-448-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of Residents’ Delivery Notes After a Simulated Shoulder Dystocia

Robert Gherman, Suneet Chauhan
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 448. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of Residents’ Delivery Notes After a Simulated Shoulder Dystocia

Shad Deering, Andrew J. Satin
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 448-a-449-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

False Positive Results for the AUSZYME Monoclonal Test

Jeanne S. Sheffield, Vanessa R. Laibl, Scott W. Roberts, George D. Wendel, Jr
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 449-450. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A Randomized Trial of the Fischer Cone Biopsy Excisor and Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure

Nathan R. Fischer
Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 450-451. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

Errata

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 451. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACOG Publications:

ACOG Committee Opinion #309: Coping With the Stress of Medical Professional Liability Litigation

Obstet Gynecol 2005 105: 453-454. [PDF]  

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