PART 1

TOP TEN:

Top Ten Articles Accessed in November 2005

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 215. [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

At-Home Fetal DNA Gender Testing: Caveat Emptor

Diana W. Bianchi
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 216-218. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cerclage: We All Know How to Do It but Can’t Agree When to Do It

Zarko Alfirevic
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 219-220. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ORIGINAL RESEARCH:

Management of Cervical Insufficiency and Bulging Fetal Membranes

Emergency cervical cerclage in women with cervical insufficiency improves perinatal outcome compared with bed rest.

George Daskalakis, Nikolaos Papantoniou, Spiros Mesogitis, Aris Antsaklis
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 221-226. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Clinical and Ultrasound Parameters to Predict the Risk of Cesarean Delivery After Induction of Labor

Maternal parity, height, body mass index, and ultrasonic transvaginal cervical length are effective predictors of the risk of cesarean delivery after induction of labor.

Elisabeth Peregrine, Patrick O’Brien, Rumana Omar, Eric Jauniaux
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 227-233. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Induction of Labor Using a Foley Balloon, With and Without Extra-Amniotic Saline Infusion

A Foley balloon with extra-amniotic saline infusion results in shorter induction-to-vaginal- delivery time than Foley alone.

Nicole W. Karjane, Ellen L. Brock, Scott W. Walsh
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 234-239. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Results of a Well-Defined Protocol for a Trial of Labor After Prior Cesarean Delivery

With a well-defined management protocol, a trial of labor after cesarean seems to be as safe for the mother and infant as planned cesarean delivery.

Ron Gonen, Victoria Nisenblat, Shlomi Barak, Ada Tamir, Gonen Ohel
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 240-245. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Black Cohosh and St. John’s Wort for Climacteric Complaints: A Randomized Trial

The fixed combination of black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) and St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) extracts significantly decreases climacteric complaints with a pronounced psychological component.

Ralf Uebelhack, Jens-Uwe Blohmer, Hans-Joachim Graubaum, Regina Busch, Joerg Gruenwald, Klaus-Dieter Wernecke
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 247-255. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Surgical Treatment for the Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome

Surgical treatment for vulvar vestibulitis syndrome results in high success rates, particularly in young patients.

Maaike A. F. Traas, Ruud L. M. Bekkers, Julien M. J. Dony, Marlies Blom, Anneke W. P. van Haren, Jan C. M. Hendriks, Mark E. Vierhout
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 256-262. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Humidified Compared With Dry, Heated Carbon Dioxide at Laparoscopy to Reduce Pain

Heated, 95% humidified carbon dioxide (CO2) at laparoscopy reduces narcotic usage and pain levels in patients compared with heated, dry CO2.

Todd M. Beste, James A. Daucher, Donald Holbert
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 263-268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Four Percent Intrauterine Lidocaine Infusion for Pain Management in First-Trimester Abortions

A 4% intrauterine lidocaine infusion with standard paracervical block reduced perceived pain of first-trimester abortion procedure.

Alison Edelman, Mark D. Nichols, Catherine Leclair, Jeffrey T. Jensen
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 269-275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Risk Factors for Hyperemesis Gravidarum Requiring Hospital Admission During Pregnancy

The factors that are associated with severe hyperemesis gravidarum are primarily medical and fetal factors that are not easily modifiable.

Deshayne B. Fell, Linda Dodds, K. S. Joseph, Victoria M. Allen, Blair Butler
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 277-284. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Outcomes of Pregnancies Complicated by Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Infants born to women with hyperemesis gravidarum and low pregnancy weight gain are at risk of adverse perinatal outcomes.

Linda Dodds, Deshayne B. Fell, K. S. Joseph, Victoria M. Allen, Blair Butler
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 285-292. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Early Risk Factors for Pregnancy Loss in Lupus

Proteinuria, antiphospholipid syndrome, thrombocytopenia, and hypertension in the first trimester each increase the rate of pregnancy loss in women with lupus.

Megan E. B. Clowse, Laurence S. Magder, Frank Witter, Michelle Petri
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 293-299. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Association Between Low Day 16 hCG and Miscarriage After Proven Cardiac Activity

Low day 16 serum hCG is associated with later miscarriage diagnosed after proven cardiac activity, suggesting that the mechanisms causing clinical miscarriage begin early.

Stephen Tong, Euan M. Wallace, Luk Rombauts
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 300-304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Postoperative Activity Restrictions: Any Evidence?

Some activities commonly restricted after gynecologic surgery have no greater impact on intra-abdominal pressures than unavoidable activities like rising from a chair.

Larissa F. Weir, Ingrid E. Nygaard, Jason Wilken, Debra Brandt, Kathleen F. Janz
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 305-309. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Single-Dose Fluconazole for Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: Impact on Prothrombin Time in Women Taking Warfarin

A single 150-mg dose of oral fluconazole may prolong the prothrombin times in women on long-term warfarin therapy.

Mark A. Turrentine
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 310-313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Cervicovaginal Shedding of Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is a significant risk factor for the detection of both cellassociated and cell-free human immunodeficiency virus RNA in cervicovaginal secretions.

Arsenio Spinillo, Francesca Zara, Barbara Gardella, Eleonora Preti, Giorgia Gaia, Renato Maserati
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 314-320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cost-effectiveness of Extending Cervical Cancer Screening Intervals Among Women With Prior Normal Pap Tests

Continued frequent screening of women with a history of normal pap tests is costly, with very small gain in benefits.

Shalini L. Kulasingam, Evan R. Myers, Herschel W. Lawson, K. John McConnell, Karla Kerlikowske, Joy Melnikow, A. Eugene Washington, George F. Sawaya
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 321-328. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Improved Survival of Asians With Corpus Cancer Compared With Whites: An Analysis of Underlying Factors

Asians with uterine cancer have better survival compared with whites due to their younger age at the time of diagnosis.

Mallory M. Zhang, Michael K. Cheung, Kathryn Osann, Marion M. Lee, Scarlett S. Lin Gomez, Alice S. Whittemore, Amreen Husain, Nelson N. Teng, John K. Chan
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 329-335. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Subclinical Hyperthyroidism and Pregnancy Outcomes

Subclinical hyperthyroidism identified during pregnancy is not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Brian M. Casey, Jodi S. Dashe, C. Edward Wells, Donald D. McIntire, Kenneth J. Leveno, F. Gary Cunningham
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 337-341. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Universal Perinatal Depression Screening in an Academic Medical Center

Department-based universal screening for perinatal depression was introduced in the context of a comprehensive program that provides for triage and referral of at-risk patients.

Trent E. J. Gordon, Ida A. Cardone, Jennifer J. Kim, Scott M. Gordon, Richard K. Silver
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 342-347. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Women’s Views of Prenatal Violence Screening: Acceptability and Confidentiality Issues

Women stated that they would have acknowledged their abuse when asked if they had known the details of their state's domestic violence reporting laws.

Paula Rinard Renker, Peggy Tonkin
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 348-354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Beer Consumption Among Hazardous Drinkers During Pregnancy

Beer is the most consumed beverage among women with hazardous drinking habits, before and after pregnancy awareness.

William F. Rayburn, Chen Meng, Brittany B. Rayburn, Brandi Proctor, Nancy S. Handmaker
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 355-360. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Textbook Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Perineal Injury at Vaginal Delivery

Obstetrics textbooks accurately reflect current literature regarding routine episiotomy but are deficient on the subjects of prevention and repair of perineal trauma at delivery.

Kevin J. Stepp, Nazema Y. Siddiqui, Stephen P. Emery, Matthew D. Barber
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 361-366. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparing Three Screening Strategies for Combining First- and Second-Trimester Down Syndrome Markers

Risk cutoff levels chosen for sequential/contingent prenatal screening for Down syndrome determine how closely their performance approaches that of integrated screening.

Glenn E. Palomaki, Klaus Steinort, George J. Knight, James E. Haddow
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 367-375. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Obstetric Outcomes in Women With Sonographically Identified Uterine Leiomyomata

Pregnant women with leiomyoma detected on routine second trimester ultrasonography have increased rates of cesarean delivery, malpresentation, preterm delivery, placenta previa, and postpartum hemorrhage.

G. Iram Qidwai, Aaron B. Caughey, Alison F. Jacoby
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 376-382. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Risk of Stillbirth Following a Cesarean Delivery: Black-White Disparity

Cesarean delivery elevates the risk for subsequent stillbirth in blacks but not in whites.

Hamisu M. Salihu, Puza P. Sharma, Sibylle Kristensen, Cassandra Blot, Amina P. Alio, Cande V. Ananth, Russell S. Kirby
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 383-390. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Is Race a Determinant of Stillbirth Recurrence?

Race seems to be a determinant of stillbirth recurrence.

Puza P. Sharma, Hamisu M. Salihu, Yinka Oyelese, Cande V. Ananth, Russell S. Kirby
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 391-397. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL EXPERT SERIES:

Suspected Ectopic Pregnancy

Women at risk for ectopic pregnancy should be followed carefully until prompt definitive diagnosis enabling conservative treatment, often with methotrexate, before tubal rupture.

Beata E. Seeber, Kurt T. Barnhart
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 399-413. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME Quiz][CME Quiz Answers]  

IN THE TRENCHES:

Primary Amenorrhea in a Teenager

Patients with primary amenorrhea should not be taken to the operating room until a clear diagnosis has been established.

Elisabeth H. Quint, Yolanda R. Smith
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 414-417. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEPARTMENTS:

Abstracts:

First-Trimester or Second-Trimester Screening, or Both, for Down's Syndrome

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 418. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Habitual Caffeine Intake and the Risk of Hypertension in Women

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 418-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pregnancy Characteristics and Maternal Risk of Breast Cancer

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 418-b-419-b. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Trends in the Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism During Pregnancy or Postpartum: A 30-year Population-Based Study

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 419. [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Relationship Between Condom Use and Herpes Simplex Virus Acquisition

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 419-a-420-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Risk of Pelvic Fractures in Older Women Following Pelvic Irradiation

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 420. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Recurrence of Pre-eclampsia Across Generations: Exploring Fetal and Maternal Genetic Components in a Population Based Cohort

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 420-a-421-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Diagnostic Performance of Digital Versus Film Mammography for Breast-Cancer Screening

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 421. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prevention of Colorectal Cancer by Colonoscopic Surveillance in Individuals With a Family History of Colorectal Cancer: 16 Year, Prospective, Follow-up Study

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 421-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Severe Mesh Complications Following Intravaginal Slingplasty

P. A. Richardson
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 422. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Severe Mesh Complications Following Intravaginal Slingplasty

Kaven Baessler, Christopher Maher
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 422-a-423-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Severe Mesh Complications Following Intravaginal Slingplasty

W. B. Molloy
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 423. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Severe Mesh Complications Following Intravaginal Slingplasty

Kaven Baessler, Christopher Maher
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 423-a-424-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

First-Trimester Septated Cystic Hygroma: Prevalence, Natural History, and Pediatric Outcome

J. Sonek, C. Croom, D. McKenna, R. Neiger
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 424. [Full Text] [PDF]  

First-Trimester Septated Cystic Hygroma: Prevalence, Natural History, and Pediatric Outcome

Fergal D. Malone, Robert H. Ball, David A. Nyberg, Christine H. Comstock, George R. Saade, Richard L. Berkowitz, Susan J. Gross, Lorraine Dugoff, Sabrina D. Craigo, Ilan E. Timor-Tritsch, Stephen R. Carr, Honor M. Wolfe, Kimberly Dukes, Jacob A. Canick, Diana W. Bianchi, Mary E. D’Alton, for the FASTER Trial Research Consortium
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 425. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genital Herpes Complicating Pregnancy

Adam C. Urato, Aaron B. Caughey
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 425-a-426-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genital Herpes Complicating Pregnancy

Zane A. Brown, Carolyn Gardella, Anna Wald, Rhoda Morrow, Larry Corey
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 426. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Forceps Compared With Vacuum: Rates of Neonatal and Maternal Morbidity

Samuel Lurie, Oscar Sadan, Abraham Golan
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 426-a-427-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Forceps Compared With Vacuum: Rates of Neonatal and Maternal Morbidity

Aaron B. Caughey
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 427. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management of Interstitial Pregnancy Using Selective Uterine Artery Embolization

P. Deruelle, E. Closset
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 427-a-428-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

Errata

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 428. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACOG Publications:

ACOG Committee Opinion #328: Patient Safety in the Surgical Environment

Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 429-433. [PDF]  

PART 2

EDITORIALS:

The Dangers of Complacency

Roger P. Smith
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 435-436. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cerebral Vasculopathies Masquerading as Eclampsia

Michael W. Varner
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 437-438. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CASE REPORTS:

A Cautionary Tale: Fatal Outcome of Methotrexate Therapy Given for Management of Ectopic Pregnancy

Nonmethotrexate-based therapies should be employed for women with ectopic pregnancy and renal insufficiency, because even low doses of methotrexate can be fatal.

Hanna Kelly, Donald Harvey, Stephan Moll
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 439-441. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Postpartum Eclampsia Complicated by Reversible Cerebral Herniation

A case of eclampsia complicated by posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome and cerebral herniation illustrates the usefulness of neuro-imaging as an adjunctive predictor of disease severity.

Victoria Belogolovkin, Steven R. Levine, Madeline C. Fields, Joanne L. Stone
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 442-445. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Call-Fleming Postpartum Angiopathy in the Puerperium: A Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome

The Call-Fleming postpartum cerebral angiopathy is a reversible condition with excellent prognosis that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neurologic complications in puerperium.

Stephan Neudecker, Karsten Stock, Michael Krasnianski
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 446-449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Spontaneous Intrapartum Vesicouterine Fistula

Vesicouterine fistula may occur after delivery without a history of cesarean.

Bilal Kaaki, Michael Gyves, Howard Goldman
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 449-450. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Colouterine Fistula Secondary to Endometriosis With Associated Chorioamnionitis

We report a patient with a unique complication of pregnancy secondary to a colouterine fistula in an area of endometriosis with associated acute chorioamnionitis.

Vathany Sriganeshan, Irvin H. Willis, Luis A. Zarate, Lydia Howard, Morton J. Robinson
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 451-453. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Breastfeeding During Tacrolimus Therapy

This report demonstrates the low infant exposure to tacrolimus in breast milk following full characterization of the milk-to-blood concentration ratio.

Sharon J. Gardiner, Evan J. Begg
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 453-455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pregnancy Exacerbating Hepatopulmonary Syndrome

Pregnancy unmasked hepatopulmonary syndrome in an asymptomatic cirrhotic patient, and conservative management was successful.

Rami N. Sammour, Eli Zuckerman, Naveh Tov, Ron Gonen
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 455-457. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fetal Death in a Patient With Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

Pregnancies complicated by intrahepatic cholestasis are at increased risk of unexplained fetal death despite normal bile acid levels and reassuring results from fetal surveillance.

Loïc Sentilhes, Eric Verspyck, Patrick Pia, Loïc Marpeau
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 458-460. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Scalp in a Newborn

This case highlights the emergence of Group A Streptococcus in invasive peripartum infections and the need for careful newborn observation after intrapartum fetal scalp monitoring.

Cecile Davey, Aideen M. Moore
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 461-463. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Diagnosis of Placental Abscess in Association With Recurrent Maternal Bacteremia in a Twin Pregnancy

A placental abscess recognized on prenatal ultrasonography acted as a reservoir for recurrent maternal bacteremia in a 21-week twin pregnancy.

Natalie B. Meirowitz, Adiel Fleischer, Michele Powers, Francine Hippolyte
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 463-466. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Torsion of the Appendix Mimicking Ovarian Torsion

Appendiceal torsion may mimic the presentation of ovarian torsion.

C. Bryce Bowling, Gary H. Lipscomb
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 466-467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Acute Abdominal Pain as the Presenting Symptom of Isolated Iliac Vein Thrombosis in Pregnancy

Isolated iliac vein thrombosis may cause acute abdominal pain in pregnant women and should be considered in the differential diagnosis.

Zaher Merhi, Awoniyi Awonuga
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 468-470. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Inadvertent Vesicular Placement of a Vaginal Contraceptive Ring Presenting as Persistent Cystitis

The intravaginal contraceptive ring device may be inadvertently placed into the bladder, even by a patient with no underlying psychiatric or medical conditions.

Stephanie B. Teal, Winfield M. Craven
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 470-472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Five Cases of Tape Erosion After Transobturator Surgery for Urinary Incontinence

In the first 52 transobturator tape cases in our practice, 5 vaginal erosions were identified, 1 complicated by a groin abscess.

Magali Robert, Magnus Murphy, Colin Birch, Cheryl Swaby, Sue Ross
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 472-474. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Osteomyelitis Secondary to Sacral Colpopexy Mesh Erosion Requiring Laminectomy

A case of sacral colpopexy mesh erosion associated with bacteremia and osteomyelitis required lumbosacral laminectomy.

G. Bernard Taylor, Robert D. Moore, John R. Miklos
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 475-477. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Osteomyelitis of the Pubic Symphysis in Pregnancy

The diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the pubic symphysis in pregnancy is rare, but should be considered in patients with symphyseal pain.

Kendra Gamble, Thomas S. Dardarian, Joseph Finstein, Edward Fox, Harish Sehdev, Thomas C. Randall
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 477-481. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nausea, Emesis, and Muscle Weakness in a Pregnant Adolescent

Atypical presentation of hyperemesis gravidarum and the coexistence of less common complaints warrant further investigation.

Sindhu K. Srinivas, Sabrina Sukhan, Michal A. Elovitz
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 481-484. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Baking Soda Pica: A Case of Hypokalemic Metabolic Alkalosis and Rhabdomyolysis in Pregnancy

A pregnancy was complicated by hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis and rhabdomyolysis secondary to baking soda pica.

Chad A. Grotegut, Vani Dandolu, Sunita Katari, Valerie E. Whiteman, Ossie Geifman-Holtzman, Melissa Teitelman
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 484-486. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Wernicke’s Encephalopathy With Hyperemesis and Ketoacidosis

Acute thiamine deficiency due to hyperemesis gravidarum may cause life-threatening Wernicke's encephalopathy, particularly if compounded by diabetic ketoacidosis and intravenous glucose administration.

Tamila Selitsky, Prasanta Chandra, Henry J. Schiavello
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 486-490. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Conservative Management of a Bleeding Renal Angiomyolipoma in Pregnancy

Bleeding angiomyolipomas in pregnancy were managed successfully through a conservative approach and vaginal delivery.

Douglas W. Storm, Joseph J. Mowad
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 490-492. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Use of a Fascial Prosthesis for Management of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Obstetric Hemorrhage

Abdominal compartment syndrome was successfully managed with multiple abdominal explorations facilitated by a fascial prosthesis used to aid in wound closure.

James E. Kendrick, IV, Charles A. Leath, III, Sherry M. Melton, J. Michael Straughn, Jr
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 493-496. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Post–Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure Sepsis in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Infected Woman

Sepsis occurred in an HIV-infected woman after an uneventful loop electrosurgical excision procedure and was successfully treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics and minor surgery.

Linda M. Szymanski, Richard Little, Douglas C. Matthews, Pamela Stratton
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 496-498. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Recurrent Ascites Due to Oral Contraceptives and Pregnancy

Ascites in pregnancy is a rare phenomenon; we describe a unique correlation between high estrogen levels and ascites.

Ari Reiss, Lior Lowenstein, Ido Solt, Michael Deutsch
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 499-501. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pelvic Organ Myiasis

Decreased physical and mental capabilities due to old age and poor care by health providers can lead to maggot infestation of prolapsed pelvic organs.

Alka Shaunik
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 501-503. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Paraneoplastic Subacute Sensory Neuronopathy Secondary to a Malignant Mixed Müllerian Tumor

Sensory neuronopathy related to antineuronal nuclear antibody-1 followed a uterine malignant mixed mu" llerian tumor.

Wenya Linda Bi, Serguei I. Bannykh, Maritza Martel, Joachim M. Baehring
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 504-506. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Risk of Surgery After Use of Potassium Chloride for Treatment of Tubal Heterotopic Pregnancy

Patients considering potassium chloride injection for a tubal heterotopic pregnancy should be made aware of the high likelihood of requiring surgery.

Jerald S. Goldstein, Valerie S. Ratts, Timothy Philpott, Michael H. Dahan
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 506-508. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Transvaginal Local Injection of Hyperosmolar Glucose for the Treatment of Heterotopic Pregnancies

Local hyperosmolar glucose is effective in selectively treating the tubal component of heterotopic pregnancies.

Jeffrey M. Goldberg, Mohamed A. Bedaiwy
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 509-510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy for Circulatory Arrest Due to Postpartum Hemorrhage

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation can be used successfully for circulatory arrest caused by postpartum hemorrhage, and obstetricians should become familiar with this technique.

Lionel Reyftmann, Estelle Morau, Dechaud Herve, Frapier Jean-Marc, Hedon Bernard
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 511-514. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Use of a Doula for Labor Coaching in a Patient With Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis in Pregnancy

A pregnant woman with systemic mastocytosis underwent uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery with doula support in a setting prepared to treat anaphylaxis.

Samantha L. Kehoe, Susanne L. Bathgate, Charles J. Macri
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 514-516. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Alerting Pregnant Women to the Risk of Reptile-Associated Salmonellosis

Obstetricians should be the front line in counseling expecting families that reptiles should not be kept in households with infants and young children.

Aaron M. Milstone, Allison George Agwu, Frederick J. Angulo
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 516-518. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ultrasonography-Guided Transvaginal Endometrial Biopsy: A Useful Technique in Patients With Cervical Stenosis

The ultrasonography-guided endometrial biopsy is an effective method for endometrial sampling in the presence of postmenopausal bleeding and a stenotic cervix.

Ahmad O. Hammoud, Gunter Deppe, Sahar S. Elkhechen, Samuel Johnson
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 518-520. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Urinary Calculus Associated With Female Genital Cutting

Removal of a urinary calculus, discovered during defibulation of a woman with type III female genital cutting, completely resolved the patient's preoperative symptoms.

Nawal M. Nour
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 521-523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A Rare Case of Precoccygeal Endometriosis

Endometriosis is rarely identified in the precoccygeal region.

John P. Micha, Bram H. Goldstein, Mark A. Rettenmaier, John V. Brown, III
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 523-524. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Argon Beam Coagulator for Treatment of Hepatic Rupture With Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Low Platelets (HELLP) Syndrome

The argon beam coagulator represents a potential modality that should be considered in the management of hepatic rupture from hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (HELLP) syndrome.

Vineet K. Shrivastava, David Imagawa, Deborah A. Wing
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 525-526. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Normal Fetus With a Twin Presenting as Both a Complete Hydatidiform Mole and Placenta Previa

Management of a twin pregnancy, with one twin presenting as a complete hydatidiform mole and placenta previa, includes temporary occlusion of the internal iliac arteries.

Timothy E. Klatt, Ralph A. Franciosi, Dwight P. Cruikshank
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 527-530. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Traumatic Diaphragmatic Rupture: A Rare Cause of Postoperative Shortness of Breath

Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is a rare cause of postoperative shortness of breath, but should be included in the differential diagnosis in patients with a history of blunt chest or abdominal trauma and abnormal preoperative chest imaging.

Jacob M. Estes, Michael Straughn, Jr, Larry C. Kilgore
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 530-533. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cesarean Delivery by Posterior Hysterotomy Due to Torsion of the Pregnant Uterus

Impacted uterine retroversion during pregnancy is a differential diagnosis of posterior sacculation and can result in uterine torsion.

Olivier Picone, Alessandra Fubini, Severin Doumerc, René Frydman
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 533-535. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Candida Septicemia in a Pregnant Woman With Hyperemesis Receiving Parenteral Nutrition

Removal of a peripherally inserted central catheter and intravenous fluconazole successfully eradicated systemic infection with Candida parapsilosis.

Yelena Paranyuk, Gary Levine, Reinaldo Figueroa
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 535-537. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Monozygotic Twins Discordant for Monosomy 21 Detected by First-Trimester Nuchal Translucency Screening

Nuchal translucency screening conducted for possible Down syndrome identified a case of full monosomy 21 in one fetus of a monozygotic twin pregnancy.

Po-Jen Cheng, Sheng-Wen Shaw, Jin-Chung Shih, Yung-Kuei Soong
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 538-541. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Forgotten Hysterectomy: The First Successful Abdominal Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy in the United States

On November 13, 1856, Dr. William Baker performed the first successful planned hysterectomy in the United States, which had been lost to history until this point.

Jason J. Hall, Don J. Hall
Obstet Gynecol 2006 107: 541-543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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