International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Publication year: 2009
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 17 December 2009
Ka-Hyun, Nam , Myung-Jae, Jeon , Hye-Won, Hur , Sei-Kwang, Kim , Sang-Wook, Bai

 Objective: To determine whether obesity influenced the risk of perioperative and long-term complications in patients undergoing vaginal surgery. Methods: Women diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse who underwent vaginal surgery between March 1999 and May 2007 were classified into 3 groups: normal weight (body mass index [BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters] 18.5–23.0); overweight (BMI 23.0–27.5); and obese (BMI ≥27.5). Complications were subdivided into perioperative (<1month) and long-term (≥1month). Statistical analysis was performed using analysis of variance, χ2 test, and logistic regression. Results: Demographic information showed no differences among the groups, except for the presence of comorbidity (P=0.03)....

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Publication year: 2009
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 17 December 2009
Tamara T., Chao , George D., Wendel Jr. , Donald D., McIntire , Marlene M., Corton

 Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an instructional DVD on the anatomy and repair of anal sphincter lacerations to improve postgraduate trainees’ understanding. Methods: A total of 71 obstetrics and gynecology trainees completed a pretest of third- and fourth-degree lacerations to assess baseline knowledge and perceptions. Question categories included anatomy, antibiotics, anesthesia, repair methods, complications, postoperative care, and risk factors. After 1year of clinical experience, 67 trainees (94%) were randomly assigned into DVD (intervention) and non-DVD (control) groups. A post-test was administered 4weeks later. Results: In the DVD group (n=34), mean scores on the pretest versus the post-test were 65% vs 74% for postgraduate year...

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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Volume 108, Issue 1, January 2010, Page 91
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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Volume 108, Issue 1, January 2010, Page 90
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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Volume 108, Issue 1, January 2010, Pages I-II
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Publication year: 2009
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 7 December 2009
Francesco, Fanfani , Anna, Fagotti , Giovanni, Scambia

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Publication year: 2009
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 7 December 2009
Lih-Chi, Chen , Bi-Ru, Wang , I-Chin, Chen , Chun-Hui, Shao

 Objective: To assess the patterns of use of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) used by women in Taiwan to treat menopausal symptoms. Methods: A retrospective review of the records of women who received CHM therapies for menopausal symptoms at the Traditional Medicine Center, Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, between January 2003 and December 2006. The average number of therapies per prescription, dosage, and duration of the prescription were recorded. The most commonly prescribed herbs and formulae were also recorded. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The records of 3432 women who were administered a total of 19370 CHMs to treat symptoms of the menopause were reviewed....

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Publication year: 2009
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 1 December 2009
Farah, Lone , Abdul H., Sultan , Ranee, Thakar , Andrew, Beggs

 Objective: To review the demographic characteristics of patients, risk factors, indications, and complications of emergency obstetric hysterectomy (EOH), and to determine the changing trends in EOH over the last 2decades. Methods: A retrospective review of all consecutive cases of EOH over the last 20years at Mayday University Hospital, UK. Results: There were 84698 deliveries between January 1989 and January 2009. Fifty-two women had an EOH, with an incidence of 0.6 per 1000 deliveries. The underlying cause of EOH was uncontrolled primary hemorrhage in 50 (96.2%) women and severe sepsis leading to secondary hemorrhage in 2 (3.8%) women. A total of 38 (73%) EOHs were performed...

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Publication year: 2009
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 1 December 2009
Kimberly, Bremer , Lynn, Cockburn , Acheinegeh, Ruth

 Objective: To investigate the reproductive health experiences among women with physical disabilities in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Methods: Data were collected in the city of Bamenda through semi-structured interviews with women with mobility impairments, discussions with healthcare providers, hospital observations, and field notes. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, coded and analyzed for key themes. Results: The 8 participants included in the study had limited understanding of reproductive health and many had not received basic reproductive health education. Unplanned pregnancy was common and pregnancy was often feared. Respondents reported both positive and negative responses from family, community members, and healthcare workers regarding reproductive health. Most healthcare...

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Publication year: 2009
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 1 December 2009
Chukwuemeka A., Iyoke , Osaheni L., Lawani , Frank O., Ezeugwu

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