Clinical characteristics, obstetric and perinatal outcome of COVID-19 Infection in pregnant women.

Objective: To determine clinical characteristics, obstetrics and perinatal outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 infection in pregnant women.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital, Karachi, and Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, from August 2020 to July 2021, and comprised pregnant women with suspicion of coronavirus disease 2019 infection, who underwent recommended testing, and were found to be positive. Oral swabs for the presence of infection were also taken from the neonate within 24 hours of delivery.

Fetomaternal Outcome Among the Pregnant Women Subject to the Induction of Labor.

Introduction Induction of labor (IOL) is characterized by stimulating contractions of the uterus just before the instantaneous onset of labor, with or without amniotomy. According to the recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO), induction must only be carried out when there is a clear medical need for one and when potential benefits outweigh the expected harm that may be caused by it. The present study was to determine the frequency of fetomaternal outcomes among pregnant women subject to the induction of labor.

Frequency of ABO Blood Group in Pregnant Women and Its Correlation With Pregnancy-Related Complications.

Introduction The ABO blood group type has been considered an independent risk factor in the occurrence of pregnancy-related complications leading to significant morbidity and mortality in pregnant mothers and neonates. This study aims to determine the maternal ABO blood group and its correlation with pregnancy-related complications. Methods We analysed data of 497 pregnant female patients aged between 25 and 40 years who presented with a gestational age of > 14 weeks from June 1, 2020, to November 30, 2020.

Use of Abdominal Binders after a Major Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective To compare the effect of abdominal binder versus no binder after major abdominal surgery and cesarean section on various post-operative recovery parameters. Materials and methods This is a randomized controlled trial conducted at the Department of General Surgery and Obstetrics, Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. All those patients aged ≥18 years having abdominal surgery including elective and emergency abdominal surgery and cesarean sections with American Society of Anesthesiologists Class I-III were included in the study.

Oral labetalol versus oral nifedipine for the management of postpartum hypertension a randomized control trial.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of oral Labetalol versus oral Nifedipine for the treatment of postpartum hypertension.

Methods: A prospective randomized controlled trial with parallel assignment was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Pakistan, 124 patients with post partum hypertension were selected and randomized into two groups with 62 patients receiving Labetalol and 62 receiving long acting nifedipine. Initial blood pressures were recorded, and the respective drug was administered.

Emergency peripartum hysterectomy: A great obstetric challenge.

Objective: To determine the prevalence, etiology and complications of emergency obstetric hysterectomy (EOH) at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study which was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Unit II, Civil Hospital Karachi from March 2015 to March 2017. All patients undergoing EOH were included in the study.

Intrauterine balloon tamponade for the control of postpartum haemorrhage.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of balloon temponade in the management of postpartum haemorrhage.

Methods: The study was conducted at the Dow University of Health Sciences and Civil Hospital Karachi from January to July 18, 2012, and comprised women aged 18-35 years, parity 1-6 and gestational age 31-41 weeks, who developed or were admitted with primary postpartum haemorrhage due to uterine atony in whom medical treatment had failed. SPSS 10 was used to analyse the data.

Frequency of preterm delivery in proteinuric verses non proteinuric pregnancy induced hypertension.

Objective: To compare the frequency of preterm labour associated with gestational proteinuric hypertension versus gestational non-proteinuric hypertension.

Methods: The prospective cohort study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dow University of Health Sciences and Civil Hospital Karachi, from April 1 to September 30, 2012, and comprised primigravidas of more than or equal to 20th weeks of gestation having blood pressure >140/90 mm Hg. Those with gestational hypertension with proteinuria represented the exposed group, while the non-exposed group had primigravidas with gestational hypertension without proteinuria.

Metformin for preventing gestational diabetes in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Objective: To assess the effect of metformin in controlling Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

Study Design: Comparative cohort study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Gynecology Clinics of Mamji Hospital, Karachi, from 2008 to 2010.

Oral misoprostol versus oxytocin in the management of third stage of labour.

Objectives: To compare oral misoprostol versus intramuscular oxytocin in the management of third stage of labour.

Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit II, Civil Hospital, Karachi, from June 20 to December 19, 2006. A total of 70 patients diagnosed in active phase of labour who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by non-probability convenience sampling.