Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2007
Recurrent hemorrhagic ascites: a rare presentation of endometriosis.
Endometriosis is rarely a cause of recurrent hemorrhagic ascites. This report draws attention to this uncommon condition, which could present a diagnostic dilemma. ⋯ Endometriosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of recurrent hemorrhagic ascites in premenopausal women. The diagnosis always requires operative assessment and histologic confirmation.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2007
Case ReportsMirror syndrome: a novel approach to therapy with fetal peritoneal-amniotic shunt.
Mirror syndrome is a rare entity characterized by maternal disease mimicking fetal hydrops. In mirror syndrome, there is maternal hypertension, edema, and often proteinuria in association with fetal hydrops. The causal link between mirror syndrome and hydrops fetalis remains elusive. ⋯ In utero treatment of hydropic fetus can result in the cure of maternal mirror syndrome.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2007
Intrapartum and postpartum analgesia for women maintained on methadone during pregnancy.
To determine whether methadone maintenance alters intrapartum or postpartum pain or medication requirements. ⋯ II.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2007
Case ReportsHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia and pregnancy.
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is a rare but life-threatening disease characterized by telangiectasias and arteriovenous malformations in different organs. When it is associated with pregnancy, this disease causes significant morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Pregnancy is complicated in women with severe hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, but can be managed successfully.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyIntravenous ferric carboxymaltose compared with oral iron in the treatment of postpartum anemia: a randomized controlled trial.
To estimate efficacy of rapid, large-dose intravenous (IV) administration of ferric carboxymaltose compared with oral iron therapy in anemic postpartum women. ⋯ I.