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A multicenter randomized comparison of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy and abdominal hysterectomy in abdominal hysterectomy candidates

Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy, compared with abdominal hysterectomy, is associated with shorter hospital stay and convalescence but equivalent hospital charges.

Summitt RL, Jr, TG Stovall, JF Steege, GH Lipscomb
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 321-326. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Predicting risk of complications with gynecologic laparoscopic surgery

The overall rate of complications with laparoscopy, while less than 2%, is directly proportional to the complexity of the surgical procedure.

R Mirhashemi, BL Harlow, ES Ginsburg, LB Signorello, R Berkowitz, S Feldman
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 327-331. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Transurethral injection of silicone microimplants for intrinsic urethral sphincter deficiency

Transurethral injection of silicone particles in women with intrinsic urethral sphincter incompetence is successful in about half of cases.

H Koelbl, V Saz, D Doerfler, G Haeusler, C Sam, E Hanzal
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 332-336. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Levonorgestrel capsule implants in the United States: a 5-year study

Levonorgestrel implants are well accepted in the United States with annual continuation rates above 80 per 100 and pregnancy rates averaging three per 1000.

I Sivin, Mishell DR, Jr, P Darney, L Wan, M Christ
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 337-344. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Reproductive career after breech presentation: subsequent pregnancy rates, interpregnancy interval, and recurrence

After a breech delivery, the subsequent pregnancy rate decreased, especially if the previous infant survived the perinatal period, whereas the interpregnancy interval was not affected, and the recurrence rate increased by number of previous breech deliveries in the sibship.

S Albrechtsen, S Rasmussen, K Dalaker, LM Irgens
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 345-350. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Cervicography combined with repeat Papanicolaou test as triage for low-grade cytologic abnormalities

Cervicography is a helpful adjunctive technique for detection of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia II–III lesions in patients with prior atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance or low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion Papanicolaou tests.

C Eskridge, WP Begneaud, C Landwehr
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 351-355. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Incidence and predictors of cervical dysplasia in patients with minimally abnormal Papanicolaou smears

A third of patients with minimally abnormal Papanicolaou smears have cervical dysplasia.

MH Kobelin, CG Kobelin, L Burke, P Lavin, JM Niloff, YB Kim
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 356-359. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Vascular endothelial growth factor serum concentrations in ovarian cancer

Serum vascular endothelial growth factor is an independent prognostic factor in epithelial ovarian cancer.

C Tempfer, A Obermair, L Hefler, G Haeusler, G Gitsch, C Kainz
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 360-363. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Cystoscopy after computed tomography scan to identify bladder invasion in cervical cancer

In patients with cervical cancer and negative computed tomography scan, cystoscopy might not be necessary to rule out tumor invasion of the bladder.

MJ Sundborg, RR Taylor, J Mark, SA Elg
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 364-366. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of estrogen and simvastatin on low-density lipoprotein subclasses in hypercholesterolemic postmenopausal women

Estrogen and simvastatin combination therapy decreases large and small low-density lipoprotein particles.

A Wakatsuki, N Ikenoue, C Izumiya, Y Okatani, Y Sagara
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 367-372. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Preoperative serum hCG level and intraoperative failure of laparoscopic linear salpingostomy for ectopic pregnancy

Preoperative serum beta hCG level, operating times, and intraoperative blood loss are significantly higher in patients who undergo unsuccessful laparoscopic linear salpingostomy for ectopic pregnancy.

MP Milad, E Klein, RR Kazer
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 373-376. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Different weight gain in women of normal weight before pregnancy: postpartum weight and birth weight

Most women of normal weight before pregnancy return to their normal weight within 2 years postpartum, irrespective of gestational weight gain.

I Thorsdottir, BE Birgisdottir
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 377-383. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Methods used to diagnose premature rupture of membranes: a national survey of 812 obstetric nurses

The methods used to diagnose premature rupture of membranes in United States hospitals vary according to hospital type, level of obstetric services, and the percentage of deliveries by private physicians.

JL Atterbury, LJ Groome, C Hoff
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 384-389. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Umbilical cord blood pH after prior cesarean delivery

Mean umbilical arterial pH values are normal after prior cesarean delivery.

LS Swaim, CS Holste, DK Waller
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 390-393. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Uterine activity patterns in uterine rupture: a case-control study

Oxytocin use and uterine activity patterns do not appear to play roles in the pathogenesis of intrapartum uterine rupture.

JP Phelan, LM Korst, DK Settles
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 394-397. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Second trimester abortion using prostaglandin E2 suppositories with or without intracervical Laminaria japonica: a randomized study

Pretreatment with Laminaria japonica improves the induction to delivery time in patients undergoing second trimester abortions with prostaglandin E₂.

RO Atlas, J Lemus, J Reed, 3rd, D Atkins, LS Alger
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 398-402. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Maternal and neonatal outcome following prolonged labor induction

Prolonged labor induction is associated with a small increase in infectious morbidity and does not increase the cesarean rate.

SA Bahn, J Jacobson, F Petersen
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 403-407. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Perinatal and neonatal outcome and late pulmonary sequelae in infants born after preterm premature rupture of membranes

Preterm premature rupture of membranes is a risk for late pulmonary complications of infants.

M Kurkinen-Raty, M Koivisto, P Jouppila
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 408-415. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Intravenous nitroglycerin for internal podalic version of the second twin in transverse lie

Intravenous nitroglycerin injection induces uterine relaxation for internal podalic version of the second twin in transverse lie.

P Dufour, D Vinatier, S Vanderstichele, AS Ducloy, S Depret, JC Monnier
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 416-419. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Intrauterine viral infection at the time of second trimester genetic amniocentesis

The presence of viruses in second trimester amniotic fluid is not associated with postamniocentesis pregnancy loss.

KD Wenstrom, WW Andrews, NE Bowles, JA Towbin, JC Hauth, RL Goldenberg
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 420-424. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Thrombomodulin release from umbilical endothelial cells initiated by preeclampsia plasma-induced neutrophil activation

Activated neutrophils might be involved in thrombomodulin release from endothelial cells in gravidas who develop preeclampsia.

H Kobayashi, H Sadakata, K Suzuki, MY She, S Shibata, T Terao
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 425-430. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Insulin-like growth factor-I in women with hydatidiform mole and in normal pregnancy

Insulin-like growth factor–I and insulin-like growth factor–I mRNA in molar tissue and placenta and insulin-like growth factor–I in maternal serum are significantly lower in molar pregnancies than in pregnancies with normal placentas.

IL Wihman, K Carlstrom, M Faxen
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 431-434. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Perinatal outcomes in women with asthma during pregnancy

Asthma during pregnancy is associated with antepartum and postpartum hemorrhage, and asthmatics taking steroids are at risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

S Alexander, L Dodds, BA Armson
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 435-440. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hemolytic disease of the fetus: a comparison of the Queenan and extended Liley methods

Amniotic fluid bilirubin (OD₄₅₀) is better assessed with the extended Liley graph than with the Queenan graph.

JA Spinnato, AL Clark, KK Ralston, ER Greenwell, LJ Goldsmith
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 441-445. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Prenatal plasma matrix metalloproteinase-9 levels to predict spontaneous preterm birth

Matrix metalloproteinase-9 levels remain constant from 19 through 36 weeks of pregnancy regardless of whether women deliver preterm or at term and then rise with the onset of labor.

FF Tu, RL Goldenberg, T Tamura, M Drews, SJ Zucker, HF Voss
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 446-449. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Modeling the future workforce of obstetrics and gynecology

While obstetrician-gynecologists provide care unique to their specialty, obstetrics and gynecology graduates should consider providing general care for the growing population of elderly females.

I Jacoby, GS Meyer, W Haffner, EY Cheng, AL Potter, WH Pearse
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 450-456. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Activated protein C resistance and factor V Leiden in patients with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets syndrome

Women with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets syndrome have a higher incidence of Factor V-Leiden mutations, but this increased incidence does not account fully for the increased frequency of activated protein C resistance in these patients.

T Krauss, HG Augustin, R Osmers, H Meden, M Unterhalt, W Kuhn
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 457-460. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Outcomes of intended home births in nurse-midwifery practice: a prospective descriptive study

Outcomes of planned home birth in 29 nurse-midwifery practices indicate appropriate risk-screening and an intrapartal and neonatal mortality of 2.5 per 1000 for intended home births.

PA Murphy, J Fullerton
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 461-470. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hormone replacement therapy and the risk of epithelial ovarian carcinoma: a meta-analysis

Postmenopausal women who use hormone replacement therapy for more than 10 years may be at an increased risk of developing epithelial ovarian carcinoma.

PP Garg, K Kerlikowske, L Subak, D Grady
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 472-479. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Editorial:

Cause For Concern

RM Pitkin
Obstet Gynecol 1998 92: 471. [PDF]  

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