Nicorandil-induced rectovaginal fistula
An 82-year-old woman was admitted with feculent vaginal discharge and bleeding per vagina. Investigations revealed the presence of a rectovaginal fistula with no obvious etiology. Due to the surgical team’s…
GYNECOLOGY
Primary yolk sac tumor of the endometrium: a case report and review of the literature
We describe a rare case of a primary yolk sac tumor of the endometrium treated with a simple total hysterectomy without bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and 3 cycles of the bleomycin, etoposide…
Discussion: ‘High risk for third- and fourth-degree perineal lacerations’ by Hamilton 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…
Eviscerated
Case notes An 81-year-old woman was admitted to our emergency room with severe genital hemorrhage after falling at home. She weighed 150 lb (68 kg), and her medical history included…
High risk for third- and fourth-degree perineal lacerations: Hamilton 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….
A comparative biomechanical analysis of term fetal membranes in human and domestic species
Objective The purpose of this study was to biomechanically characterize and compare human, porcine, equine, and ovine fetal membranes. Study Design Noncontact metrology was used for topographic analyses. Uniaxial tensile…
Fetal responses to lipopolysaccharide-induced chorioamnionitis alter immune and airway responses in 7-week-old sheep
Objective We hypothesized that fetal innate immune responses to lipopolysaccharide-induced chorioamnionitis would alter postnatal systemic immune and airway responsiveness. Study Design Ewes received intraamniotic injections with saline or lipopolysaccharide at…
Choriodecidua and amnion exhibit selective leukocyte chemotaxis during term human labor
Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the chemotactic activity of the choriodecidua and amnion, and to identify the phenotype of the leukocytes chemoattracted by each tissue. Study…
Magnesium sulfate ameliorates maternal and fetal inflammation in a rat model of maternal infection
Objective Magnesium sulfate is proposed to have neuroprotective effects in the offspring. We examined the effects of maternal magnesium sulfate administration on maternal and fetal inflammatory responses in a rat…
Collection of human genomic DNA from neonates: a comparison between umbilical cord blood and buccal swabs
Objective To compare DNA yield from neonatal umbilical cord blood and buccal swab specimens. Study Design Umbilical cord blood was obtained at birth in a cohort of women enrolled in…
