Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided removal of intrauterine devices.

A retrospective review over 12 months was conducted to assess the success rates for ultrasound-guided removal of an intrauterine device (IUD). Cases were broken up into two groups. There were 241 cases in which removal had been unsuccessful in the office setting.

'Please Squeeze': A novel approach to perineal guarding at the time of delivery reduced rates of obstetric anal sphincter injury in an Australian tertiary hospital.

Background: Over the last decade the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) has been steadily increasing locally and internationally. Investigations into reducing rates, and the long-term complications, of OASIS are required.

Aims: To determine if applying a new method of perineal guarding at the time of delivery reduces the incidence of OASIS at an Australian tertiary hospital.