New modified undermined suture technique for rectus muscle re-approximation at cesarean delivery-Case report.

Introduction: Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is characterized by the separation of the two rectus abdominis muscle along the linea alba. A newly modified undermined suture rectus muscle technique at cesarean delivery is created with improved post-operative outcome.

Presentation Of Case: A 30-year-old woman, who had a previous cesarean delivery, opted for another cesarean section (CS) during this pregnancy.

High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Levels in Normal and Hypertensive Pregnancy.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the association of circulating concentrations of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTn) in the various trimesters of pregnancy in patients with and without hypertension.

Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study of pregnant and postnatal women aged between 18-35 years with no coexisting diseases. Serum samples were analysed for hs-TnI.

A randomised controlled trial of expectant management versus surgical evacuation of early pregnancy loss.

Objective: To show whether a clinically significant difference in success rates exists between expectant and surgical management of early pregnancy loss.

Study Design: Randomised controlled trial comparing expectant versus surgical management of early pregnancy loss over a 1-year period from 1st January to 31st December 2009 at Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Johor Bahru. Pregnant women with missed or incomplete miscarriages at gestations up to 14 weeks were recruited in this study.