Effect of twin pregnancy chorionic properties on maternal and fetal outcomes
This study aimed to determine the effect of twin pregnancy chorionic properties on pregnancy complications and fetal outcomes. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Bibo Feng, Jianjun Zhai, Yu Cai Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Long-term uterine balloon tamponade for treatment and obliteration of ruptured uterine pseudoaneurysm
Rupture of uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP) is a life-threatening event after childbirth. Hysterectomy or uterine arterial embolization was often needed for hemostasis. However, such procedures may cause severe morbidities for these women. To estimate the efficacy of uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) for controlling ruptured UAP bleeding, a retrospective analysis in a single teaching hospital was performed. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jun Takeda, Shintaro Makino, Chihiro Hirai, Yota Shimanuki, Tetsunori Inagaki, Atsuo Itakura, Satoru Takeda Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Carbetocin versus oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in cesarean deliveries
This study was undertaken to analyze the effectiveness of carbetocin compared to oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage, in the context of cesarean deliveries. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hian Yan Voon, Haris Njoo Suharjono, Asrul Akmal Shafie, Mohamad Adam Bujang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Persistent stress urinary incontinence during pregnancy and one year after delivery; its prevalence, risk factors and impact on quality of life in Taiwanese women: An observational cohort study
The study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and its impact on the quality of life during pregnancy and 12 months after delivery. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Yi-Hao Lin, Shuenn-Dhy Chang, Wu-Chiao Hsieh, Yao-Lung Chang, Ho-Yen Chueh, An-Shine Chao, Ching-Chung Liang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Comparison of local and intra venous dexamethasone on post operative pain and recovery after caeseream section. A randomized controlled trial
Local infiltration of dexamethasone is more effective than systemic administration to decrease pain but has less antiemetic effect. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ahmed M. Maged, Wesam Sayed Deeb, Sahar Elbaradie, Ahmed R. Elzayat, Ahmed A. Metwally, Mohamed Hamed, Ahmed Shaker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) subtotal hysterectomy: A feasibility study
Hysterectomy via transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) has been carried out for benign uterine diseases and nonprolapsed uteri in recent years. Subtotal hysterectomy was performed to remove the uterus with preservation of the cervix by abdominal, laparoscopic, or vaginal routes. The aim of this retrospective study is to gain insight into the feasibility and safety of subtotal hysterectomy through transvaginal NOTES. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hsuan Su, Lulu Huang, Chien-Min Han, Yu-Jen Lin, Chih-Feng Yen, Chyi-Long Lee, Chin-Jung Wang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Urinary and psychological outcomes in women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome following hyaluronic acid treatment
To investigate urinary and psychological symptoms in patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) after intravesical hyaluronic acid (HA) treatment. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ching-Chung Liang, Yi-Hao Lin, Wu-Chiao Hsieh, Lulu Huang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Higher male prevalence of chromosomal mosaicism detected by amniocentesis
To present the calculated frequencies, male to female sex-ratio, and modes of ascertainments in different levels of chromosomal mosaicism (CM) detected at amniocentesis. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chen-Ju Lin, Shin-Wen Chen, Chih-Ping Chen, Chen-Chi Lee, Dai-Dyi Town, Wen-Lin Chen, Li-Feng Chen, Meng-Shan Lee, Chen-Wen Pan, Ku-Chien Lin, Tze-Tien Yeh Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Amniotic fluid index, single deepest pocket and transvaginal cervical length: Parameter of predictive delivery latency in preterm premature rupture of membranes
Prediction of delivery latency complicated with preterm premature rupture of membrane (PPROM) is crucial for reducing maternal and neonatal complications. Therefore, we investigated the correlations between latency period and cut-off values of ultrasonographic parameters, ultimately predicting delivery latency. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Young-Joo Lee, Seung-Chul Kim, Jong-Kil Joo, Dong-Hyung Lee, Ki-Hyung Kim, Kyu-Sup Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Clinical application of Lin's biopsy grasper for intrauterine targeted biopsy and polypectomy during office hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy has widely been used for diagnosis of the uterine cavity; however, target biopsy has often been difficult in part to the inherent limitations of ancillary instruments. Lin's biopsy grasper was specifically designed to work in conjunction with a flexible hysteroscope to obtain intrauterine biopsy under transabdominal sonography. Herein, we share our clinical experience in the management of endometrial abnormalities with the use of Lin's biopsy grasper during office-based hysteroscopy. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hsin-Yi Cheng, Bao-Liang Lin, Jen-Yu Tseng, Kazunori Ueno, Sakura Nakada Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The effects of resveratrol on ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in a rat model
The aim of the present study was to investigate effects of resveratrol (RSV) over ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in rat model. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sebnem Ozgur, Mesut Oktem, S. Ozlem Altinkaya, Emel Ozalp Oktem, Cahit Cenksoy, Ozlem Erdem, Sehri Elbeg, Ayse Helvaci, Ahmet Erdem, Mehmet Erdem Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A study of the value of trabecular bone score in fracture risk assessment of postmenopausal women
Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) is an index of bone microarchitecture that provides additional skeletal information to areal Bone Mineral Density (aBMD). Recently TBS data has been used to optimize the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) predictive value. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical value of TBS on FRAX algorithm. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Alireza Mirzaei, Seyed Adel Jahed, Marzieh Nojomi, Alireza Rajaei, Mozhdeh Zabihiyeganeh Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Elevated PAPP-A levels in lean patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
This study aimed to evaluate the serum concentrations of PAPP-A (pregnancy associated placental protein-A), a biomarker which is associated with cardiovascular disease, in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Merve Öztürk, Mesut Öktem, S. Özlem Altinkaya, Emel Özalp Öktem, Şehri Elbeg, Ahmet Erdem, Mehmet Erdem Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Downregulation of tight junction protein zonula occludens-2 and urothelium damage in a cyclophosphamide-induced mouse model of cystitis
The cyclophosphamide (CYP)-induced model of cystitis in mice closely fits the symptoms of chronic bladder inflammation. Cystitis was recently found to be due to an altered gap junction protein in a rat model. Thus, this study was conducted to evaluate changes in protein expression and composition in the bladder of CYP-treated mice. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Yung-Hsiang Chen, Chao-Jung Chen, Shih-Jing Wang, Yu-Ning Lin, Wen-Chi Chen, Ming-Yen Tsai, Huey-Yi Chen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Neutrophil elastase in cervical fluid in women with short cervical length
The aim of the study was to determine the relationships between short cervical length (CL) and levels of cervical fluid neutrophil elastase (NE), secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI), and interleukin 8 (IL-8) in the second trimester of pregnancy of women who underwent ultrasound-indicated cervical cerclage. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Soo Ran Choi, Soon-Sun Hong, Juyoung Kim, Keun-Young Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research