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Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1217. [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

2004 in Review: The Pursuit of Excellence

James R. Scott
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1218-1219. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Should Refusal to Undergo a Cesarean Delivery Be a Criminal Offense?

Richard L. Berkowitz
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1220-1221. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ORIGINAL RESEARCH:

First-Trimester Nasal Bone Evaluation for Aneuploidy in the General Population

First trimester evaluation of the fetal nasal bone is not a useful screening test for aneuploidy in the general patient population.

Fergal D. Malone, Robert H. Ball, David A. Nyberg, Christine H. Comstock, George Saade, Richard L. Berkowitz, Lorraine Dugoff, Sabrina D. Craigo, Stephen R. Carr, Honor M. Wolfe, Tara Tripp, Mary E. D'Alton, the FASTER Research Consortium
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1222-1228. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Association Between Fetal Nasal Bone Hypoplasia and Aneuploidy

In a high-risk population, second-trimester nasal bone hypoplasia is associated with fetal aneuploidy.

Anthony O. Odibo, Harish M. Sehdev, Linda Dunn, Raegan McDonald, George A. Macones
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1229-1233. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Effect of Common Clinical Contaminants on Amniotic Fluid Fluorescence Polarization Results

Amniotic fluid contamination with blood does not cause false mature fluorescence polarization values, but contamination with meconium and vaginal secretions can result in false mature values.

Serene S. Srouji, Darcy B. Carr, Carolyn M. Gardella, Thomas Benedetti, Jonathan F. Tait
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1237-1243. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Laparoscopic Burch Colposuspension Versus Tension-Free Vaginal Tape: A Randomized Trial

The tension-free vaginal tape procedure results in greater objective and subjective cure rates for urodynamic stress incontinence.

Marie Fidela R. Paraiso, Mark D. Walters, Mickey M. Karram, Matthew D. Barber
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1249-1258. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Seven-Year Follow-up of the Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedure for Treatment of Urinary Incontinence

The tension-free vaginal tape procedure for treatment of urinary stress incontinence is effective for more than 7 years.

Carl Gustaf Nilsson, Christian Falconer, Masoumeh Rezapour
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1259-1262. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prevalence of Persistent and De Novo Overactive Bladder Symptoms After the Tension-Free Vaginal Tape

The prevalence of de novo overactive bladder symptoms after a TVT is low, and approximately 57% of patients with preoperative overactive bladder symptoms can expect resolution of these symptoms after a TVT.

Jeffrey L. Segal, Brett Vassallo, Steven Kleeman, W. Andre Silva, Mickey M. Karram
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1263-1269. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lateral Excision of Tension-Free Vaginal Tape for the Treatment of Iatrogenic Urethral Obstruction

Women with iatrogenic urethral obstruction experienced significant improvement of urinary symptoms and urodynamic results after lateral excision of tension-free vaginal tape.

Cheng-Yu Long, Tsia-Shu Lo, Cheng-Min Liu, Shih-Cheng Hsu, Yu Chang, Eing-Mei Tsai
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1270-1274. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Effect of Ephedrine on Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate After Epidural Analgesia

Prophylactic administration of intravenous ephedrine at the time of intrapartum initiation of epidural analgesia can prevent adverse changes in fetal heart rate.

Doron Kreiser, Eldad Katorza, Daniel S. Seidman, Abba Etchin, Eyal Schiff
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1277-1281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Buccal Misoprostol to Decrease Blood Loss After Vaginal Delivery: A Randomized Trial

Misoprostol placed in the buccal space after vaginal delivery is no more effective than placebo in decreasing bleeding in the immediate postpartum period.

Aman Bhullar, S. J. Carlan, Jennifer Hamm, Norman Lamberty, Leigh White, Kris Richichi
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1282-1288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Twin–Twin Transfusion Syndrome: A Population-Based Study

The mortality and morbidity of twins diagnosed with twin-twin transfusion syndrome is highly influenced by the gestational age at birth.

Samawal Lutfi, Victoria M. Allen, John Fahey, Colleen M. O'Connell, Michael J. Vincer
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1289-1297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fetal Hyperinsulinism and Maternal One-Hour Postload Plasma Glucose Level

Maternal blood glucose values during oral glucose tolerance testing may predict cord blood insulin levels at birth.

Heinz Leipold, Alexandra Kautzky-Willer, Aral Özbal, Dagmar Bancher-Todesca, Christof Worda
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1301-1306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A Randomized Trial of Mifepristone (10 mg) and Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception

This study suggests that a small dose of mifepristone is not less effective than levonorgestrel for emergency contraception; both regimens are highly acceptable to women.

H. Hamoda, P. W. Ashok, C. Stalder, G. M. M. Flett, E. Kennedy, A. Templeton
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1307-1313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Long-Term Treatment of Menorrhagia With Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System Versus Endometrial Resection

Idiopathic menorrhagia in women is effectively treated with the levonorgestrel intrauterine system for up to 36 months.

Ilkka Rauramo, Iina Elo, Olav Istre
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1314-1321. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Accuracy of Subjective Hot Flush Reports Compared With Continuous Sternal Skin Conductance Monitoring

Subjective hot flush reporting methods, such as paper diaries and electronic event markers, underestimate true hot flushes by as much as 78%.

Janet S. Carpenter, Patrick O. Monahan, Faouzi Azzouz
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1322-1326. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Does Urinary Incontinence Affect Middle-Aged and Older Women's Time Use and Activity Patterns?

Urinary incontinence is related to women's levels and hours of activity participation in a manner that may compromise quality of life.

Nancy H. Fultz, Gwenith G. Fisher, Kristi Rahrig Jenkins
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1327-1334. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Local Analgesia in Laparoscopy: A Randomized Trial

Infiltration of bupivacaine at completion of laparoscopy decreases pain at trocar sites in the immediate postoperative period.

Jon I. Einarsson, Judy Sun, John Orav, Amy E. Young
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1335-1339. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Vaginal Apex Resection: A Treatment Option for Vaginal Apex Pain

Surgical resection of the vaginal apex is an option for temporary treatment of vaginal apex pain.

Georgine Lamvu, Barrett Robinson, Denniz Zolnoun, John F. Steege
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1340-1346. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Psychological and Sociocultural Perspectives on Follow-up of Abnormal Papanicolaou Results

Low-income patients describe barriers to adherence to follow-up of abnormal Pap results beyond financial constraints, and these barriers may be qualitatively different for minority women.

Carmen Radecki Breitkopf, Jennifer Catero, James Jaccard, Abbey B. Berenson
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1347-1354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Social and Cultural Barriers to Papanicolaou Test Screening in an Urban Population

Fatalism, no family support, knowledge deficits, Hispanic ethnicity, recent immigration, less education, and no insurance are barriers to screening in urban women with cervical cancer.

Kian Behbakht, Anne Lynch, Stephanie Teal, Koen Degeest, Stewart Massad
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1355-1361. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Anal Incontinence After Vaginal Delivery: A Five-Year Prospective Cohort Study

The prevalence of anal incontinence due to obstetric sphincter tear at first delivery increased over a 5-year period and was also affected by subsequent childbirth.

Johan Pollack, Johan Nordenstam, Sophia Brismar, Annika Lopez, Daniel Altman, Jan Zetterstrom
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1397-1402. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CURRENT COMMENTARY:

Melissa Rowland and the Rights of Pregnant Women

The prosecution of a woman who delivered a stillborn infant after refusing a cesarean delivery raises troubling questions about pregnant women's rights.

Howard Minkoff, Lynn M. Paltrow
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1234-1236. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Teaching and Assessing Professionalism in Medicine

Professionalism is the single most important of the clinical competencies and is best taught by modeling appropriate behavior.

Patrick Duff
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1362-1366. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CASE REPORTS:

Fulminant Sepsis After Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis

A case of fulminant clostridial sepsis after repeat amniocentesis and cordocentesis is presented, and the literature is reviewed for relevant cases.

Nicolaos Plachouras, Alexandros Sotiriadis, Nicolaos Dalkalitsis, Emmanuel Kontostolis, Nicolaos Xiropotamos, Evangelos Paraskevaidis
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1244-1247. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Necrotizing Surgical Site Infection After Tension-Free Vaginal Tape

Necrotizing surgical site infection can occur after tension-free vaginal tape placement for the surgical treatment of urinary stress incontinence.

Thomas P. Connolly
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1275-1276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prenatal Diagnosis of a Trauma-Related Fetal Epidural Hematoma

Fetal epidural hematoma was diagnosed by ultrasonography in the second trimester following maternal abdominal trauma.

Sarah C. Ellestad, Stuart Shelton, Andra H. James
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1298-1300. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

REVIEWS:

World Health Organization Systematic Review of Screening Tests for Preeclampsia

As of 2004, there is no clinically useful screening test to predict the development of preeclampsia

Agustin Conde-Agudelo, José Villar, Marshall Lindheimer
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1367-1391. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEPARTMENTS:

ABSTRACTS:

Effect of Lactobacillus in preventing post-antibiotic vulvovaginal candidiasis: a randomised controlled trial

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1392. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Maintenance fluconazole therapy for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1392-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Corticosteroids for severe sepsis and septic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1392-b-1393-b. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mortality and incidence of cancer during 10-year follow-up of the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (4S)

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1393. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Tamoxifen with or without breast irradiation in women 50 years of age or older with early breast cancer

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1393-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Oral erythromycin and the risk of sudden death from cardiac causes

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1393-b-1394-b. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Surveillance of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers with magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, mammography, and clinical breast examination

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1394. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mediterranean diet, lifestyle factors, and 10-year mortality in elderly European men and women: the HALE project

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1394-a-1395-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

MMR vaccination and pervasive developmental disorders: a case-control study

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1395. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL EXPERT SERIES:

Evaluation and Treatment of Women With Rectocele: Focus on Associated Defecatory and Sexual Dysfunction

To optimally treat rectoceles, symptoms must be thoroughly evaluated and treatment tailored to the patients' symptoms.

Geoffrey W. Cundiff, Dee Fenner
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1403-1421. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Practice Bulletin No. 53—Diagnosis and Treatment of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Ernest Kohorn
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1422. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Practice Bulletin No. 53—Diagnosis and Treatment of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

ACOG Committee on Practice Bulletins—Gynecology and the SGO Education Committee, Joan Walker, David Mutch, John Soper, Julian Schink
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1422-a-1423-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fetal Reduction From Twins to a Singleton: Selective Reduction or Partial Abortion?

Edwin Quarello, Guillaume Gorincour, Sébastien Tassy
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1423-1424. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fetal Reduction From Twins to a Singleton: Selective Reduction or Partial Abortion?

Kathleen M. Raviele, Kevin Daus
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1424. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fetal Reduction From Twins to a Singleton: Selective Reduction or Partial Abortion?

Mark I. Evans, David W. Britt
Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1424-a-1425-a. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACOG PUBLICATIONS:

ACOG Practice Bulletin #58: Ultrasonography in Pregnancy

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1449-1458. [PDF]  

ACOG Educational and Practice Bulletins: List of Titles

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1459-1460. [PDF]  

ACOG Committee Opinions: List of Titles

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1461-1464. [PDF]  

ACOG Committee Opinion #306: Informed Refusal

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1465-1466. [PDF]  

ACOG Committee Opinion #307: Partner Consent for Participation in Women's Reproductive Health Research

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1467-1470. [PDF]  

ACOG Committee Opinion #308: The Uninsured

Obstet Gynecol 2004 104: 1471. [PDF]  

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