American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · May 2005
Perisurgical smoking cessation and reduction of postoperative complications.
The purpose of this study was to determine if a perisurgical smoking cessation program reduces smoking-related postoperative complications in urogynecologic surgery. ⋯ There are no differences in smoking-potentiated complications between nonsmoking patients and patients who undergo a perisurgical smoking cessation program.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · May 2005
Incidence of perioperative complications of urogynecologic surgery in elderly women.
The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of and risk factors for perioperative complications in elderly women who undergo urogynecologic surgery. ⋯ Pre-existing cardiovascular disease increases the risk of a significant perioperative complication in elderly women who undergo urogynecologic surgery. However, the overall perioperative morbidity rate in elderly women who undergo urogynecologic surgery is low.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2005
Comparative StudyExperimental intrauterine Ureaplasma infection in sheep.
Prenatal Ureaplasma spp exposure is associated with preterm birth and modulates the neonates' susceptibility to respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. We hypothesized that intra-amniotic ureaplasmas would cause lung inflammation and alter fetal lung development. ⋯ Long-term exposure to ureaplasmas in amniotic fluid alters ovine fetal development.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2005
Comparative StudyObstetric outcomes in women with two prior cesarean deliveries: is vaginal birth after cesarean delivery a viable option?
This study was undertaken to compare clinical outcomes in women with 1 versus 2 prior cesarean deliveries who attempt vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) and also to compare clinical outcomes of women with 2 prior cesarean deliveries who attempt VBAC or opt for a repeat cesarean delivery. ⋯ The likelihood of major complications is higher with a VBAC attempt in women with 2 prior cesarean deliveries compared with those with a single prior cesarean delivery. In women with 2 prior cesarean deliveries, while major complications are increased in those who attempt VBAC relative to elective repeat cesarean delivery, the absolute risk of major complications remains low.