1/79. Management of labor in Eisenmenger syndrome with inhaled nitric oxide.Administration of nitric oxide by means of inhalation during the labor of a woman with Eisenmenger's syndrome caused by an atrial septal defect resulted in improved oxygenation and initial pulmonary arterial pressure. She gave birth to a live infant at 34 weeks' gestation but died of worsening pulmonary hypertension and heart failure 21 days post partum.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = gestation (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/79. factor vii deficiency detected in pregnancy: a case report.factor vii deficiency is a rare hereditary coagulation disorder with an incidence estimated at 1 in 500,000 individuals. In this report, we describe the 13th case in pregnancy. The diagnosis of severe factor vii deficiency (factor VII level <5%) was established at 10 weeks' gestation after initial laboratory testing showed a markedly prolonged prothrombin time and a normal activated partial thromboplastin time. There was a history of two preterm deliveries, but there was no evidence of previous bleeding manifestations. Antenatal progress of the index pregnancy was unremarkable. Prophylactic treatment with fresh frozen plasma was started at the onset of labor and the patient had a vaginal delivery of a live girl at 36 weeks' gestation. There was no postpartum hemorrhage and mother and newborn were discharged in good condition. The patient's postpartum level of factor VII remained undetectable. Two aspects are outlined: the absence of any significant increase in factor VII clotting activity during this pregnancy and the need to give replacement therapy at labor in patients with severe factor VII deficiency to decrease the risk of postpartum hemorrhage.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 29.419640542826keywords = pregnancy, gestation (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/79. Precipitate delivery and postpartum hemorrhage after term induction with 200 micrograms misoprostol.misoprostol has been widely applied in early pregnancy termination and term pregnancy induction. However, the upper dosage limit of misoprostol through vaginal route has not been firmly established. Most popular dosages of vaginal misoprostol recommended are 25, 50 or 100 micrograms. There are no reports on the dangers of high-dosage misoprostol 200 micrograms as used in term labor induction. We present a primiparaous woman who was administered 200 micrograms misoprostol vaginally for term labor induction. The following precipitate delivery resulted in multiple lacerations of the isthmus, cervix and vagina, postpartum hemorrhage and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. Inevitably, a hysterectomy was performed. A postsurgical check of the uterus confirmed lacerations of the isthmus and internal cervix. This rare complication suggests the possible dangers of vaginal misoprostol doses as high as 200 micrograms for term induction of labor at term.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 7.8341830122361keywords = pregnancy (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/79. postpartum hemorrhage and intrauterine balloon tamponade. A report of three cases.BACKGROUND: postpartum hemorrhage can become rapidly catastrophic. If medical management fails, then, according to recent reports, the use of an intrauterine inflated Foley catheter balloon for tamponade gives excellent results and can help avoid invasive procedures. CASE: We present one case of profuse hemorrhage following evacuation of the fetus after intrauterine fetal death at 17 weeks' gestation controlled with intrauterine balloon tamponade and two cases of severe postpartum hemorrhage (one immediate and one late) following normal vaginal deliveries, both controlled with Foley catheters. In either case the patient required no blood transfusions, and major surgery was avoided. CONCLUSION: Intrauterine balloon tamponade is highly effective. The catheter is readily available, is not expensive, does not require special training for insertion and, extremely important, can avoid major surgery.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = gestation (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/79. Survey of amniocentesis for fetal sex determination in hemophilia carriers.A study was designed to determine whether there is an increased risk of complications when amniocentesis for fetal sex determination is performed on hemophilia carriers. questionnaires were sent to 112 medical centers providing this service in the united states, and to 19 outside the united states. Responses were received from 76% of the centers in the united states. Data on 11,819 taps were obtained. Only 75 taps (0.64%) were performed for the indication of hemophilia. The frequency of fetal deaths in the general sample (1.84%) was not significantly different from that in the subsample of hemophilia carriers (1.33%). The results of this survey correspond very closely to data from a National Registry on amniocentesis for various indicaions in such variables as the number of taps needed for diagnosis, color of the fluid obtained, and number of dry taps. Carrier women who had bleeding problems during the monitored pregnancy are described. The problems might have been related to the amniocentesis in three women. It is calculated that only 2-4% of hemophilia carrier women who might have amniocentesis are utilizing the service.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 3.917091506118keywords = pregnancy (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/79. Postpartum acquired haemophilia: clinical recognition and management.Postpartum acquired haemophilia is a rare but serious complication of an otherwise normal pregnancy. patients usually present with postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) or uncontrolled bleeding following surgical interventions, which fail to respond to conservative treatment. A high index of clinical suspicion along with early laboratory diagnosis and prompt institution of appropriate therapy is essential for the management of acute bleeding episodes. Our patient, a 32-year-old female, presented with severe PPH and shock. She had undergone dilation and curettage three times, with subsequent total abdominal hysterectomy and internal iliac artery ligation, before she was diagnosed with acquired haemophilia (factor viii autoantibodies) and an inhibitor level of 8 Bethesda units (BU). The patient underwent an abdominal laparotomy for removal of the abdominal packing used in the previous operation, and blood and blood clots, and was given FEIBA(R) therapy. The patient responded to these measure and the factor viii inhibitor level decreased to 2 BU at the time of discharge 10 weeks later.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 3.917091506118keywords = pregnancy (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/79. Hypovolaemic shock.Measured blood loss up to 1000 ml is well tolerated by healthy pregnant women. This is partly due to physiological increases in plasma volume and red cell mass during pregnancy. Nevertheless, hypovolaemic shock is a major cause of maternal mortality. Management requires teamwork, co-ordination, speed and adequate facilities to be life-saving. The first priority is rapid fluid replacement. Evidence from randomized trials has established that crystalloids are the fluids of choice over colloids and particularly albumen, which was associated with increased mortality. Rapid access to blood or blood products for transfusion is necessary, as well as laboratory back-up. Further management includes accurate assessment of the site of bleeding; control of the bleeding; diagnosis and management of the underlying condition; supportive therapy; and monitoring of the clinical, haematological and biochemical response to treatment. Bedside diagnostic ultrasound has several applications in the evaluation of obstetric hypovolaemic shock.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 3.917091506118keywords = pregnancy (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/79. pregnancy complicated by Evan's syndrome.Evan's syndrome was initially diagnosed in a 26-year-old pregnant patient. Following the introduction of high dose steroid therapy, the patient developed possible disseminated gonococcal infection which was followed by preterm labor and abruptio placentae. A cesarean delivery was performed at the 34th week of pregnancy following platelet infusion. While the infant survived, the mother had delayed postpartum hemorrhage.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 3.917091506118keywords = pregnancy (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/79. Treatment of recurrent attacks of supraventricular tachycardia during pregnancy causing complications in both mother and fetus.Cardiac arrhythmias including supraventricular tachycardia are commonly encountered during pregnancy. The case of a young Indian woman with recurrent attacks of supraventricular tachycardia during pregnancy which was managed with adenosine and verapamil is reported. The possible mechanisms of maternal and fetal complications are discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 23.502549036708keywords = pregnancy (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/79. Pyometria after hemostatic square suture technique.BACKGROUND: The square suture technique to achieve hemostasis for postpartum hemorrhage has been described in the medical literature. In a prior report of 23 cases, there were no complications from the technique. CASE: A young woman with an gravida 1 para 0 with an uncomplicated prenatal course presented at 40 weeks' estimated gestational age in active labor. Cesarean delivery was performed for arrest of dilatation and was complicated by postpartum hemorrhage unresponsive to medical therapy and uterine artery ligation. Several hemostatic square sutures were placed, obtaining hemostasis. The patient presented 4 weeks postpartum with pain and mucopurulent discharge. Pyometrium was discovered at the time of dilation and curettage. CONCLUSION: Pyometrium may result from the use of hemostatic square suture technique for control of postpartum hemorrhage.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = gestation (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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