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Role of repeat procalcitonin estimation at 48 hours for outcome in pregnancy associated sepsis: a prospective observational study.
Obstet Gynecol Sci
January 2021
Department of Biochemistry, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India.
Objectives: We assessed whether repeat procalcitonin (PCT) estimation has a role in detecting organ dysfunctions and mortality in pregnancy associated sepsis (PAS).
Methods: The study included 85 pregnant, post-abortal, and postpartum women with PAS, diagnosed using the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment criteria. Median interquartile range PCT levels were documented at admission and 48 hours later.
Trends of Various Techniques of Tubectomy: A Five Year Study in a Tertiary Institute.
J Clin Diagn Res
January 2016
Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Karnataka Institute of Medical Science (KIMS), Hubli, Karnataka, India .
Introduction: Female sterilization is one of the best and effective methods of contraception for women who have completed their family. Tubectomy during caesarean operation and minilaparotomy are popular methods in developing countries whereas laparoscopic sterilization and hysteroscopic tubal occlusion are the preferred methods in developed countries.
Aim: To know the trends, incidence and immediate complications of methods of female sterilizations performed at our institute.
Human immunodeficiency virus and AIDS and other important predictors of maternal mortality in Mulago Hospital Complex Kampala Uganda.
BMC Public Health
July 2011
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Walter Sisulu University Private Bag X1 Mathatha, South Africa.
Background: Women with severe maternal morbidity are at high risk of dying. Quality and prompt management and sometimes luck have been suggested to reduce on the risk of dying. The objective of the study was to identify the direct and indirect causes of severe maternal morbidity, predictors of progression from severe maternal morbidity to maternal mortality in Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMycoplasmas in pregnancy.
BJOG
January 2011
Imperial College London, St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, UK.
The genital mycoplasmas have been implicated in a number of adverse outcomes of pregnancy. Spontaneous preterm labour and preterm birth is an important contributor to perinatal mortality and morbidity. If Mycoplasma hominis plays an integral part in this problem, it is likely to contribute through its involvement with bacterial vaginosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProfile of intrauterine contraceptive device acceptors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria.
Ann Afr Med
March 2008
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria.
Background: Use of modern contraceptive methods has been shown to reduce unwanted pregnancy, high parity and maternal mortality. Intrauterine contraceptive devices which are among the safest and most effective reversible contraceptives available, are particularly suitable for women in developing countries as they are affordable, convenient to use, do not require re -supply visits and are very cost-effective. The aim of this study is to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of intrauterine contraceptive device acceptors, the pattern of insertions and complications at the University of Uyo Teaching hospital, Uyo.
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