Antenatal corticosteroids: too much of anything is bad?
McKinlay et al reported that repeat doses of antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) should be considered in women at risk of preterm birth in 7 days or longer in view of the…
Successful conservative management of a large iatrogenic vesicovaginal fistula after loop electrosurgical excision procedure
A 40-year-old G3P3 woman with grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia underwent loop electrosurgical excision procedure complicated by a large vesicovaginal fistula. She was initially managed with an indwelling Foley catheter…
Decision-to-incision time: how to accomplish this calculation
The editorial, “Decision to incision: time to reconsider,” provides a realistic and timely perspective. The accompanying article in this same issue showed the difficulty for a hospital to be compliant…
Changes in vaginal breech delivery rates in a single large metropolitan area
Hehir et al report a significant decrease in rates of vaginal breech delivery in both nulliparous and multiparous women over a 16-year study period in Dublin, Ireland. They also report…
Severe endometrial ossification with subsequent conception and placenta accreta: a case report
We report a severe case of endometrial ossification, requiring multiple hysteroscopies to restore fertility . Subsequent spontaneous conception occurred but there was a placenta previa and accreta. Treatment of severe…
An unusual way to give birth
Case notes A 33-year-old pregnant woman (gravida 2, para 1) was referred because she sustained vaginal wall rupture during home birth. Her first delivery was complicated by a third-degree perineal…
Can statins reduce the inflammatory response associated with preterm birth in an animal model?
Objective The objective of the study was to determine the effect of statins on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response in a mouse model of preterm birth (PTB). Study Design Day 15…
