Hysteroscopic transcervical resection
Cesarean section defect had been found to be one of the causes of prolonged bleeding in women with previous cesarean delivery. Lin’s hysteroscopy (TCR)-metroplasty method had focused on 4 predisposed…
GYNECOLOGY
Discussion: ‘Hydrothermal ablation: does it avoid hysterectomy?’ by Kopeika et al
In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article…
Hydrothermal ablation: does it avoid hysterectomy?: Kopeika et al
The article below summarizes a roundtable discussion of a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research….
Success of uterus-preserving treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, and symptomatic fibroids: age and bridges to menopause
Objective The purpose of this study was to determine whether age at first uterus-preserving treatment (UPT) predicts symptom resolution among women with common pelvic problems. Study Design We conducted an…
Phenazopyridine does not improve catheter discomfort following gynecologic surgery
Objective We sought to determine if phenazopyridine improves pain in catheterized patients recovering from gynecologic surgery. Study Design This trial randomized 240 adult women, who were undergoing gynecologic surgery and…
Being too large for gestational age precedes childhood obesity in African Americans
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infants and the development of childhood obesity in an inner-city primarily African American population. Study Design…
Symptom resolution after hysterectomy and alternative treatments for chronic pelvic pain: does depression make a difference?
Objective The purpose of this study was to determine whether depression influences treatment outcomes and to identify predictors of symptom resolution among women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Study Design…
Aberrant fetal growth and early, late, and postneonatal mortality: an analysis of Milwaukee births, 1996–2007
Objective The objective of the study was to ascertain the association between fetal growth (small- [SGA], appropriate- [AGA], and large-for-gestational-age [LGA]) and early, late, and postneonatal mortality. Study Design Birth…
Approximately one-third of medically indicated late preterm births are complicated by fetal growth restriction
Objective The purpose of this study was to report the frequency of fetal growth restriction (FGR) based on indication for late preterm birth (LPTB). Study Design Singleton live born pregnancies…
Current trends in narcotic use in pregnancy and neonatal outcomes
Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate trends and prevalence of chronic prescription narcotic use during pregnancy and the subsequent neonatal outcomes. Study Design We conducted a retrospective…
