Fetal cells in maternal blood: a comparison of methods for cell isolation and identification.

Objective: A variety of methods have been used to select and identify fetal cells from maternal blood. In this study, a commonly used 3-step selection method is compared with selection directly from whole blood. Identification of fetal origin by XY FISH of male cells was also evaluated.

[A retrospective analysis of the results of obstetric acupuncture at Frederiksberg Hospital].

Introduction: The use of obstetric acupuncture in Denmark is increasing but its use in routine clinical practice has not been evaluated.

Material And Methods: This retrospective uncontrolled study comprises 691 women who attended Frederiksberg Hospital during pregnancy and delivery. Their mean age was 30.

Morphology of spermatozoa used in IVF and ICSI from oligozoospermic men.

The purpose of this study was to determine morphology in human spermatozoa from men with oligozoospermia and correlate with the fertilization rate, embryo score and pregnancy rate after IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) respectively. The study group consisted of 125 couples where the male partner suffered from oligozoospermia. Fifty of these had IVF (group A).

Fast track vaginal surgery.

Objective: Our aim was to describe the need for postoperative hospitalization after vaginal surgery for utero-vaginal prolapse with well-defined charts for postoperative care.

Design: A prospective, descriptive study. Consecutive women admitted for first-time vaginal surgery for utero-vaginal prolapse at a public university hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark, underwent surgery and postoperative care in a fast track setting from September 15, 1999 to June 15 2000.

Apoptosis in human cumulus cells in relation to zona pellucida thickness variation, maturation stage, and cleavage of the corresponding oocyte after intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Objective: To assess the degree of apoptosis in the cumulus cells and the variation of the zona pellucida and the maturity and fertilization of the corresponding oocyte.

Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: Private fertility clinic.