We read with great interest the randomized controlled trial accessing wound complication rates of subcuticular suture and staples for skin closure at cesarean delivery, reported by Basha et al. This…
The article titled “Individual deviations of human chorionic gonadotropin concentrations during pregnancy” was published in March 2011 (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2011;204:349.e1-7). The Journal received an allegation that the author…
Dr Gyamfi-Bannerman and her colleagues report data that illustrate the problem of late preterm birth and point the way to an answer. We in obstetrics have a problem with the…
Leijonhufvud et al reported a 20-fold increased risk of undergoing surgery for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) after a forceps delivery, compared to cesarean section (C/S)….
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…
Objective We sought to characterize the distribution of the pudendal nerve branches and to correlate findings with injury risk related to common midurethral sling procedures. Study Design Dissections were performed…
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….
Objective The purpose of this study is to compare costs of 3 strategies for women undergoing hysterectomy: (1) test all patients for bacterial vaginosis; treat if positive; (2) treat all…
Objectives To assess the relationship between stage of pelvic organ prolapse and self-expressed patient goals at initial urogynecologic evaluation. Study Design From February to December of 2010, women presenting for…
Objective To describe surgical complications in 597 women over a 24-month period after randomization to retropubic or transobturator midurethral slings. Study Design During the Trial of Midurethral Slings study, the…
