Amniopatch, a repairing technique for premature rupture of amniotic membranes in second trimester.

Rupture of the amniotic sac complicates approximately 0.8-1% of amniocentesis procedures carried out between the 15th and 18th gestational weeks. Spontaneous PROM during the second and third trimester is, however, more frequent.

Bilateral laparoscopic transperitoneal ligation of ovarian veins for treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome.

Study Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of bilateral laparoscopic transperitoneal ligation of the ovarian veins in women with symptomatic pelvic varices.

Design: Prospective pilot study performed in a small series (Canadian Task Force classification III).

Setting: Urban hospital in Turin and University hospital in Cagliari, Italy.