Publications by authors named "A Carabaneanu"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the role of episiotomy in operative vaginal birth (OVB) using vacuum extraction and its relation to Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIs).
- The research found that performing an episiotomy during OVB significantly reduced the incidence of OASIs, particularly in nulliparous (first-time) women, with a notable protective effect observed.
- A shorter expulsive phase (under one hour) also acted as a protective factor against OASIs, while prolonged expulsive periods increased risk; however, fundal pressure had no significant impact on outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the appropriateness of operative vaginal delivery, focusing on its risks for women and potential complications for newborns, conducted in three Italian hospitals among women requiring vacuum-assisted delivery.
- A total of 466 women were analyzed, revealing that over half had cardiac monitoring indications for the procedure, but a significant portion (26.1%) of these were deemed inappropriate due to misinterpretations or unreadable CTG data.
- The authors stress that decisions regarding operative vaginal deliveries are often made under time pressures, suggesting a need for more critical evaluation and caution in such procedures to ensure patient safety.
Objective: To assess the true incidence of vaginal vault prolapse after hysterectomy.
Study Design: The records of 2,670 patients who had undergone hysterectomy between 1983 and 1987 were reviewed. From this population, 448 patients were selected for follow-up study.