Comparison of two policies for induction of labour postdates.

The objective of this study was to compare maternal and midwifery manpower effects of policies for induction of labour (IOL) postdates, using a retrospective cohort design, in a level two maternity unit in a district hospital in South-West England. Primary outcome measures included mode of delivery, admission-delivery interval, midwifery manpower use. Group I consisted of 124 women who underwent IOL at 40+10.

Magnetic resonance imaging and hysteroscopy to diagnose colo-uterine fistula: a rare complication of diverticulitis.

Colo-uterine fistula of diverticular origin is an extremely rare disease due to the resistance of uterine tissue. Methods for diagnosis remain to be established. Non-invasive imaging like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may help to establish a proper diagnosis, but confirmation may be reached by diagnostic hysteroscopy or even surgical exploration.

Magnetic resonance imagining (MRI) and serial beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-hCG) follow up for placenta percreta.

Background: Placenta percreta is a rare obstetric condition associated with life-threatening hemorrhage. MR imaging has a role in prenatal diagnosis of these cases. However, its role in the postnatal diagnosis and in the follow up yet to be established.

Unusual presentation of 22-kilogram retroperitoneal müllerian serous cystadenoma.

Background: Müllerian cyst of the retroperitoneum is an extremely rare disease that is thought to be a subtype of urogenital cyst. It is a benign condition that can only be diagnosed and cured by surgical resection.

Case: An 80-year-old female with a huge cystic swelling, thought to be ovarian in origin, underwent laparotomy.