Prevalence and surgical outcomes of stage 3 and 4 pelvic organs prolapse in Jimma university medical center, south west Ethiopia.

Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects about half of the women and affects their quality of life. The current study is, therefore, aimed at determining the prevalence and surgical outcomes of severe stage POP at Jimma University medical center from November 2016 to May 2018.

Method: A Hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted on all patients with stage 3 and 4 POP, who were admitted, and had surgery.

Quality of life after laparoscopic removal of Essure sterilization devices.

Objectives: To assess changes in quality of life after laparoscopic removal of Essure sterilization devices (Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany).

Study Design: In this prospective observational study in an academic research hospital, 80 women with new or worsening symptoms since placement of Essure sterilization devices undergoing subsequent surgical removal were included. Laparoscopic removal of Essure devices and salpingectomy with or without cornual excision were performed.

Intentional early delivery versus expectant management for preterm premature rupture of membranes at 28-32 weeks' gestation: A multicentre randomized controlled trial (MICADO STUDY).

Objectives: Preterm premature rupture of fetal membranes (PPROM) exposes the fetus to preterm birth, and optimal timing for delivery is controversial. The aim of this study was to compare intentional early delivery ("active management") with expectant management in very preterm birth (28-32 weeks).

Study Design: We conducted a prospective randomized controlled trial with intent-to-treat analysis, at 19 tertiary-care hospitals in France and 1 in Geneva, Switzerland.