No abstract available.
Birth Rate* ; Maternal Age* ; Parturition*

No abstract available.
Pregnancy, High-Risk* ; Rheology* ; Umbilical Arteries*

No abstract available.
Aorta, Thoracic* ; Blood Flow Velocity* ; Pregnancy*

No abstract available.
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* ; Female ; Ovary*

No abstract available.
Blood Flow Velocity* ; Pregnancy* ; Umbilical Arteries*

No abstract available.
Adenocarcinoma*

Radiation-induced neuropathy is a rare but well recognized clinical entity although peripheral nerves are considered to be relatively resistant to irradiation. We report three patients with radiation-induced lumbosacral plexopathy, whose characteristic clinical and electrophysiological features can be summarized as follows: 1) 55-58 year old women who were previously treated with radiotherapy for uterine cervix carcinoma: 2) the latent period is to 10 from 13 years: 3)predominantly motor involvement with slowly progressive paraparesis, asymmetrical onset and worse in distal muscle group: 4) painless at onset, with variable degree of sensorv changes: 5)decreased or absent knee and ankle jerks :6)axonal damage in electrophysiologic study: 7)frequent myokymic discharges. Myokymic discharges occur in bursts at regular rate of 0.1 to 8 Hz. In myokymic bursts with more spikes, interburst interval is longer but interspike Interval is shorter.
Ankle ; Cervix Uteri ; Female ; Humans ; Knee ; Paraparesis ; Peripheral Nerves ; Radiotherapy

No abstract available.
Cleft Lip* ; Diagnosis* ; Ultrasonography*

Despite recent improvements in the intensive care for postpartum hemorrhage, it remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity for obstetricians. Because it is difficult to prevent or predict postpartum hemorrhage, it is important to manage any such patients correctly and promptly. Management of postpartum hemorrhage may vary greatly among patients, depending on the etiology of the bleeding, available treatment options, and the patient's desire for future fertility. When managing postpartum hemorrhage, it is necessary to balance the use of conservative management with the need to control the bleeding and achieve hemostasis. Uterine massage and compression, and the administration of uterotonics such as oxytocin, ergometrine, and prostaglandins are primary, conservative, and noninvasive management techniques for patients with postpartum hemorrhage. Relatively noninvasive procedures such as curettage of remnant tissues, vaginal packing, repair of laceration, and percutaneous angiographic embolization can also be performed. In cases where these management techniques fail, surgical alternatives such as uterine or internal iliac artery ligation, uterine compression sutures, or hystrectomy are used. Surgical treatment of postpartum bleeding, performed as an appropriate and timely intervention, is life-saving. The management of postpartum bleeding requires a multidisciplinary approach with timely and efficient communication between clinical specialists and preserving fertility.
Critical Care ; Curettage ; Ergonovine ; Fertility ; Hemorrhage ; Hemostasis ; Humans ; Iliac Artery ; Lacerations ; Ligation ; Massage ; Maternal Mortality ; Oxytocin ; Postpartum Hemorrhage* ; Postpartum Period* ; Prostaglandins ; Specialization ; Sutures

Precise prenatal care and safe childbirth under the guidance of a qualified obstetrician are essential reproductive healthcare services that enhance the survival and wellbeing of mothers and newborns. However, during recent decades many maternity hospitals and clinics in Korea have closed, particularly those in rural areas. In addition, the number of obstetricians providing care for pregnant women is declining. This reduction in obstetric services is a growing political issue in Korea. Several policies and programs have tried to accelerate and expand the provision of essential maternity services, especially in rural areas, but there have been numerous barriers to overcome, including malpractice litigations. Now is the time to discuss the role of current and future government programs in the improvement of obstetric care and, moreover, to develop outlines for progress in underserved areas.
Delivery of Health Care ; Female ; Government Programs ; Hospitals, Maternity ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Jurisprudence ; Korea* ; Malpractice ; Mothers ; Parturition* ; Politics ; Pregnancy ; Pregnant Women ; Prenatal Care