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The influence of uterine fibroids on adverse outcomes in pregnant women: a meta-analysis
ObjectiveThe objective of the meta-analysis was to determine the influence of uterine fibroids on adverse outcomes, with specific emphasis on...
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Prevalence, indications and fetal outcomes of operative vaginal delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa, systematic review, and meta-analysis
PurposeThis systematic review and meta-analysis is intended to assess the prevalence, indications, and fetal outcome of operative vaginal delivery in...
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Improved maternal–fetal outcomes among emergency obstetric referrals following phone call communication at a teaching hospital in south western Uganda: a quasi-experimental study
BackgroundEmergency obstetric referrals develop adverse maternal–fetal outcomes partly due to delays in offering appropriate care at referral...
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Non-diabetic fetal macrosomia: outcomes of elective delivery versus expectant management
BackgroundMacrosomia in the absence of diabetes can be associated with increased neonatal and maternal morbidity. Management is usually undertaken on...
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A comparison of technicques to disimpact the fetal head on a second stage caesearean simulator
BackgroundThe rate of second stage caesarean section (CS) is rising with associated increases in maternal and neonatal morbidity, which may be...
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The Pathophysiology of Labor Dystocia: Theme with Variations
Abnormally prolonged labor, or labor dystocia, is a common complication of parturition. It is the indication for about half of unplanned cesarean...
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Reducing umbilical catheter migration rates by using a novel securement device
ObjectiveThis study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel device, LifeBubble, in reducing umbilical cord catheter (UC) migration and associated...
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Impact of additional theoretical training program in the diagnosis of the fetal head position during labor: a prospective observational study
BackgroundThe accuracy of transvaginal digital examination in determining foetal head position is not high enough. This study aimed to evaluate...
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Imaging congenital anomalies of the ileum in adults:a pictorial review
The ileal loops are anatomical location for the majority of congenital anomalies affecting the gastrointestinal tract. These include Meckel’s...
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Impact of adenomyosis on perinatal outcomes: a large cohort study (JSOG database)
BackgroundA previous study investigated the effect of adenomyosis on perinatal outcomes. Some studies have reported varying effect of adenomyosis on...
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Fetal ciliopathies: a retrospective observational single-center study
PurposeReport on the diagnosis of prenatally suspected multisystem ciliopathies in a single center between 2002 and 2020.
MethodsRetrospective...
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Oligohydramnios: a prospective study of fetal, neonatal and maternal outcomes in low-middle income countries
BackgroundOligohydramnios is a condition of abnormally low amniotic fluid volume that has been associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. To date, the...
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A multicenter study of incidence, risk factors and outcomes of babies with birth asphyxia in Nepal
BackgroundPerinatal events which result in compromised oxygen delivery to the fetus can lead to Birth Asphyxia (BA). While the incidence, risk...
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Factors associated with birth asphyxia among term singleton births at two referral hospitals in Northern Uganda: a cross sectional study
BackgroundBirth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality worldwide. In Uganda, it accounts for 28.9% of all neonatal deaths. With...
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Is epidural analgesia an independent risk factor for OASIS? A population-based cohort study
IntroductionTo evaluate whether epidural analgesia is an independent risk factor for OASIS.
MethodsA population-based cohort study including all...
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The effect of drip versus intermittent feeding on splanchnic oxygenation in preterm infants with intrauterine growth restriction: a prospective randomized trial
The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of drip versus intermittent feeding on splanchnic oxygenation in preterm infants with...
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Magnetic resonance imaging in late pregnancy to improve labour and delivery outcomes – a systematic literature review
BackgroundMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides excellent soft tissue visualisation which may be useful in late pregnancy to predict labour...
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Precision of vacuum cup placement and its association with subgaleal hemorrhage and associated morbidity in term neonates
PurposeTo evaluate whether the precision of vacuum cup placement is associated with failed vacuum extraction(VE), neonatal subgaleal hemorrhage(SGH)...
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Comparative analysis of the application with the combination of CMA and karyotype in routine and late amniocentesis
PurposeThis is a retrospective comparative study. We aimed to analyze the results of karyotype and chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) of amniotic...
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Association between maternity waiting home stay and obstetric outcomes in Yetebon, Ethiopia: a mixed-methods observational cohort study
BackgroundA strategy for reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes is the expanded implementation of maternity waiting homes (MWHs). We assessed factors...
