{"title":"Antiparasitic Agents in Pregnancy","authors":"Christopher J. Ellis","doi":"10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00012-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00012-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75719,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology","volume":"13 2","pages":"Pages 269-275"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136496459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surgical Techniques of Uterine Evacuation in First- and Second-Trimester Abortion","authors":"P.G. STUBBLEFIELD","doi":"10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00153-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00153-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75719,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology","volume":"13 1","pages":"Pages 53-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92091457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Index","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00162-X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00162-X","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75719,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology","volume":"13 1","pages":"Pages 157-160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00162-X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92011169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spontaneous abortion.","authors":"J J Laferla","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sporadic spontaneous abortion has been accorded relatively little scientific attention but has widespread prevalence and great personal impact. The physician must be continually vigilant to consider possibilities for Rh0(D) sensitization and offer prophylaxis when appropriate. The most immediate problems include differential diagnosis, haemorrhage, and infection, while later issues focus on counselling and subsequent pregnancies. Serious physical and psychological morbidity can be averted by the conscientious care of couples experiencing spontaneous pregnancy loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":75719,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology","volume":"13 1","pages":"105-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14217720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surgical techniques of uterine evacuation in first- and second-trimester abortion.","authors":"P G Stubblefield","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Induced abortion is an ancient procedure. Vacuum curettage is a recent innovation and is demonstrably superior to other methods for first-trimester abortions. Patient selection, patient preparation and the necessary instruments are described. The only absolute contraindications for local anaesthesia, vacuum curettage abortions are pregnancies too far advanced and allergy to local anaesthestics. The only mandatory laboratory tests are Rh blood group and cervical culture for gonorrhoea. Rh-negative patients must receive anti-D (Rh0) immunoglobulin. Perioperative antibiotics are of proven benefit. The technique of first-trimester vacuum curettage is described in detail here. The technique for very early abortion with the Karman cannula is also described. Fresh examination of tissue is critical after any abortion in order to rule out incomplete or missed abortion and to detect ectopic or molar pregnancy. Management of suspected perforation, haemorrhage, post-abortal syndrome and failed abortion are described. Dilation and evacuation (D&E) is the safest technique for mid-trimester abortion, especially when performed at 13-16 weeks. Some mid-trimester techniques are reviewed and the technique we follow is described in detail. Laminaria tents are left in place overnight, and the procedure is performed under paracervical block with intravenous sedation using low doses of diazepam and fentanyl. Evacuation is by means of large-bore vacuum cannula system and large ovum forceps. General anaesthesia is avoided because it increases the risk of perforation and haemorrhage. Adjuncts to D&E are described: intraoperative real-time ultrasound, intracervical vasopressin, two days' treatment with laminaria tents, and Hern's technique combining laminaria with intra-amniotic infusion of urea prior to D & E.</p>","PeriodicalId":75719,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology","volume":"13 1","pages":"53-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14217721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychiatric aspects of pregnancy termination.","authors":"A Lazarus, R Stern","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75719,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology","volume":"13 1","pages":"125-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14642422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preparation of the cervix: hydrophilic and prostaglandin dilators.","authors":"P D Darney","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of laminaria has made possible safe uterine evacuation in the second-trimester and has been identified as a protective factor in the prevention of uterine perforation in first-trimester abortion. Two additional approaches to cervical dilation are now available - synthetic hydrophilic dilators and prostaglandin analogues. Neither has been in use long enough to undergo thorough evaluation, but it seems possible that they may confer similar advantages while avoiding the discomfort and inconvenience associated with laminaria. New approaches to the use of laminaria have increased their value as cervical dilators. They may be left in the cervix for 6-48 hours. Multiple sets may be employed to achieve adequate cervical dilation for late second-trimester uterine evacuation. When fetal membranes are intact, prolonged use or multiple insertions of laminaria do not appear to increase rates of post-abortion infection. Lamicel and Dilapan are new synthetic dilators which affect the cervix much more rapidly than laminaria. The former does not apply radial force to the walls of the cervical canal, but the latter does. Significant dilation may be achieved in a few hours. Prostaglandins can also alter the cervix in only a few hours. Meteneprost appears to do so with minimal gastrointestinal side-effects and with a low risk of bleeding or abortion.</p>","PeriodicalId":75719,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology","volume":"13 1","pages":"43-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14828050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Abortion counselling--a new component of medical care.","authors":"U Landy","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75719,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology","volume":"13 1","pages":"33-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14828049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Title Page","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00145-X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00145-X","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75719,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology","volume":"13 1","pages":"Page iii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"137287037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preparation of the Cervix: Hydrophilic and Prostaglandin Dilators","authors":"PHILIP D. DARNEY","doi":"10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00152-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0306-3356(21)00152-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The use of laminaria has made possible safe uterine evacuation in the second-trimester and has been identified as a protective factor in the prevention of uterine perforation in first-trimester abortion. Two additional approaches to cervical dilation are now available – synthetic hydrophilic dilators and prostaglandin analogues. Neither has been in use long enough to undergo thorough evaluation, but it seems possible that they may confer similar advantages while avoiding the discomfort and inconvenience associated with laminaria.</p><p>New approaches to the use of laminaria have increased their value as cervical dilators. They may be left in the cervix for 6–48 hours. Multiple sets may be employed to achieve adequate cervical dilation for late second-trimester uterine evacuation. When fetal membranes are intact, prolonged use or multiple insertions of laminaria do not appear to increase rates of post-abortion infection. Lamicel and Dilapan are new synthetic dilators which affect the cervix much more rapidly than laminaria. The former does not apply radial force to the walls of the cervical canal, but the latter does. Significant dilation may be achieved in a few hours.</p><p>Prostaglandins can also alter the cervix in only a few hours. Meteneprost appears to do so with minimal gastrointestinal side-effects and with a low risk of bleeding or abortion.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":75719,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology","volume":"13 1","pages":"Pages 43-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1986-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"137287038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}