International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jan 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialSublingual misoprostol as an adjunct to oxytocin during cesarean delivery in women at risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
To evaluate whether a combination of misoprostol and oxytocin more effectively reduces blood loss during and after cesarean delivery than does oxytocin alone among women with known risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). ⋯ Misoprostol as an adjunct to oxytocin seemed to more effectively reduce blood loss than did oxytocin alone. Clinical Trial Registry India:CTRI/2013/05/003645.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Dec 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized trial of chewing gum to prevent postoperative ileus after laparotomy for benign gynecologic surgery.
To assess whether chewing gum prevents postoperative ileus after laparotomy for benign gynecologic surgery. ⋯ Chewing gum after laparotomy for gynecologic surgery is safe and lowers the incidence of postoperative ileus and nausea. ClinicalTrials.gov:NCT01579175.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Nov 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialProspective randomized trial of oxytocin administration for active management of the third stage of labor.
To determine the most efficient route and timing of oxytocin administration for active management of the third stage of labor. ⋯ Although postpartum blood loss was similar in all groups, early intravenous administration seemed to have beneficial effects. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01954186.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Nov 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomized controlled trial of uterine exteriorization versus in situ repair of the uterine incision during cesarean delivery.
To compare extra-abdominal repair of the uterine incision at cesarean delivery with in situ repair. ⋯ In situ uterine closure is more advantageous than extra-abdominal repair in terms of surgery duration, postoperative pain and need for additional analgesia, and return of bowel movement. ClinicalTrials.gov:NCT01723605.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyHydrosonographic assessment of the effects of 2 different suturing techniques on healing of the uterine scar after cesarean delivery.
To compare the effects of 2 suturing techniques (single versus double layer) on healing of the uterine scar after a cesarean delivery. ⋯ A double-layer locked/unlocked closure of the uterine incision at cesarean delivery decreases the risk of poor uterine scar healing.