Objective To evaluate the prognosis of the second twin according to different criteria (presentation, mode of delivery , term, weight, weight difference between twins ,twin to twin delivery time interval, studying the Apgar scores at birth and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Materials and Methods This is a retrospective study of 183 parturients carrying twin pregnancies collected at the department of Obstetrics-Gynecology in Mahmoud Matri Hospital (Ariana) over a period of 9 years ( 1st January 2001 to 31st December, 2009 ) . Results We recorded 357 live births ( 181 J1 and J2 176 ) and 9 stillbirths .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Ovarian endometriomas is a common condition among women of reproductive age and represents a major cost in terms of public health. Despite these implications for public health, it remains difficult to arrive at a consensus on the optimal surgical treatment.
Aims: To study the clinical and paraclinical characteristics of this pathology and to compare two major surgical techniques: the intraperitoneal cystectomy and fenestration -coagulation in terms of recurrence and prognosis for future fertility.
Background: The breech delivery is considered dangerous because of the higher rates of perinatal mortality and morbidity which become attached to it, consequences of obstetric traumas bound to the obstetric operations. What way of delivery is it necessary to privilege? What are the arguments which we have to support our choice?
Aim: To assess the maternal and fetal outcome according to the way of delivery.
Methods: In this retrospective study, 194 women with a singleton pregnancy in a breech presentation delivered at term in our maternity unit in Ariana's Hospital from January 2007 to December 2009.
Background: Use of selective salpingography (SS) and fallopian tube catheterization (TC) has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of proximal tubal infertility.
Aim: To evaluate results of women treated for proximal tubal obstruction by selective salpingography and tubal catherization.
Methods: Selective salpingography was performed in women with proximal bilateral tubal obstructions.