Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 2003
Comparative StudyStages III and IV invasive epithelial ovarian carcinoma in younger versus older women: what prognostic factors are important?
OBJECTIVE; To compare the survival rates in younger (45 years or younger) and older women (over 45) diagnosed with advanced-stage invasive epithelial ovarian cancer. Clinical and pathologic factors responsible for survival differences between the two groups were also determined. ⋯ Younger women with advanced-stage invasive epithelial ovarian cancer have significantly improved survival rates relative to older patients. Age, performance status, stage of disease, and extent of cytoreductive surgery are important independent prognostic factors for survival.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 2003
Case ReportsSpiral fracture of the radius: an unusual case of shoulder dystocia-associated morbidity.
The most common neonatal complications associated with shoulder dystocia include transient brachial plexus palsy, clavicular fracture, and humeral fracture. Fracture of the fetal radius has not been previously reported. ⋯ Neonatal radial fracture can result from shoulder dystocia or the maneuvers employed for the alleviation of the shoulder dystocia.