Changes in serum D-dimer level and effect of enoxaparin sodium after a cesarean section: a retrospective study.

Background: Pregnancy increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). During pregnancy and a post-cesarean section, an increase in D-dimer levels can be observed. However, to date, the usefulness of the D-dimer level measurement for thrombosis in pregnant women has not been determined.

Comparison of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Abdominal Total Hysterectomy in Patients with Benign Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: The present study aimed to determine whether total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) is being implemented safely and appropriately compared with abdominal total hysterectomy (ATH) in our hospital.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed clinical records of 102 patients who underwent total hysterectomy for benign gynecological disease at Japanese Red Cross Yamaguchi Hospital from January 2017 to August 2018. We examined periods of hospital stay, operation time, blood loss, weight of the uterus, frequency of perioperative complications, and the duration from the first visit to the date of surgery.

Reference values for a fetal movement acceleration measurement recorder to count fetal movements.

BackgroundA newly developed fetal movement acceleration measurement recorder has made it possible to count gross movements for hours. The purpose of this study was to determine the normal reference values for such movements.MethodsOne hundred and six pregnant women recorded fetal movements by themselves when they slept at home weekly from 28 weeks to term.

Counting fetal hiccups using a fetal movement acceleration measurement recorder.

Objective: To clarify the degree of fetal hiccup occurrence by using a fetal movement acceleration measurement recorder.

Methods: A total of 23 pregnant women recorded fetal movements weekly or biweekly between 28 and 39 gestational weeks at home with the recorder. Fetal hiccups were defined as regular sharp oscillations - which occurred at 2-4 second intervals, more than 15 times per minute - on the maternal abdomen.