European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Jul 2021
Review Meta AnalysisThe efficacy of abdominal binders in reducing postoperative pain and distress after cesarean delivery: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
To evaluate the efficacy of abdominal binders in reducing postoperative pain, patient distress and surgical postoperative sequelae after cesarean delivery (CD). ⋯ The present meta-analysis shows that the use of abdominal binders after CD significantly reduces patient distress.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · May 2021
Review Meta AnalysisCervical cerclage in twin pregnancies: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
Data on the prevention of preterm birth in twin pregnancies with cervical cerclage remain inconsistent. Thus, this study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the value of cervical cerclage as a treatment strategy to prevent preterm birth in twin pregnancies with regard to both maternal and neonatal outcomes. ⋯ For twin pregnancies with a cervical length <15 mm, cervical cerclage was associated with significant reduction in preterm birth.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · May 2021
Review Meta AnalysisCervical cerclage in twin pregnancies: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
Data on the prevention of preterm birth in twin pregnancies with cervical cerclage remain inconsistent. Thus, this study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the value of cervical cerclage as a treatment strategy to prevent preterm birth in twin pregnancies with regard to both maternal and neonatal outcomes. ⋯ For twin pregnancies with a cervical length <15 mm, cervical cerclage was associated with significant reduction in preterm birth.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Jan 2021
Review Meta AnalysisMaternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women infected by SARS-CoV-2: A meta-analysis.
Evidence concerning coronavirus disease-19 (covid-19) in pregnancy is still scarce and scattered. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate maternal and neonatal outcomes in covid-19 pregnancies and identify factors associated with perinatal viral transmission. Medline, Scopus, CENTRAL, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases were systematically searched to 3 June 2020. ⋯ In conclusion, the maternal and neonatal clinical course the infection is typically mild, presenting low mortality rates. The risk of vertical transmission is suggested to be low and may not be affected by the severity of maternal disease. Further large-scale studies are needed to clarify the risk factors associated with viral transmission and severe infection in the neonatal population.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Dec 2020
ReviewHow can we minimize the potential risk of viral contamination during laparoscopic procedures for suspected or infected COVID-19 patients?
Several societies have raised the risk of viral transmission of SARS-Cov-2 due to surgical smoke during laparoscopic procedures in infected patients. We propose to discuss this issue and to describe specific measures during laparoscopic procedures and a new homemade closed filtration system for smoke evacuation. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, performing a laparoscopy should meet multi-modal requirements. Surgical smoke evacuation device may be an effective tool in reducing exposure to surgical smoke and aerosols.