Problem Cesarean hysterectomy for placenta percreta has the potential for significant hemorrhage. Commonly a classical hysterotomy is created and this can often result in a 500-800 mL blood loss before…
I wish to express concern about the article by Nicholson et al suggesting that from 2007 through 2013, the adoption of the 39-week rule caused a progressive reduction in the proportion…
We read with interest the recent article by Roberge et al on an interesting approach to a uterine closure that influences the healing of uterine scars. They demonstrated that the double-layer…
Case Notes A 38-year-old G5P4004 at 7 and 4/7 weeks gestational age by last menstrual period with a history of 2 cesarean deliveries presented with vaginal spotting. An ultrasound revealed…
The meta-analysis by Dr Saccone and colleagues concludes that surgical abortion “is an independent risk factor” for subsequent preterm birth. The authors found a weak association (odds ratios [OR], 1.44;…
We read with great interest the article by Drassinower et al, who investigated the impact of prolonged latency after preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) on neonatal sepsis. The main finding…
Materials and Methods This study is a randomized controlled trial that took place at a single perinatal center from February 2015 to February 2016. The Institutional Review Board of Saint Louis…
