Emmanuel Bujold

..Although concerns could be raised about how the literature is synthesized, the 3 organizations recognized the potential biases in published reports and the lack of randomized trials...

..To estimate the effect of low-dose aspirin started in early pregnancy on the incidence of preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)...

..To evaluate the effects of prior single-layer compared with double-layer closure on the risk of uterine rupture...

..The purpose of this study was to establish the validity of sonographic evaluation of lower uterine segment (LUS) thickness for complete uterine rupture...

..Therefore, we hypothesize that low-dose aspirin could become an additional weapon in the prevention of preterm births and we suggest that further studies should be performed in this area of research...

..The purpose of this study was to analyze the differences in protein composition of the amniotic fluid of patients in preterm labor...

..To estimate the association between interdelivery interval and uterine rupture in women with a previous cesarean delivery...

..This study was conducted to determine the rate of MIAC and intra-amniotic inflammation in patients with a cervical length < 25 mm in the mid-trimester...

..These changes in amniotic fluid were not reflected in maternal plasma. An increased expression of MIF protein and mRNA in chorioamniotic membranes was observed in patients with histologic choricamnionitis...

..Midtrimester dense amniotic sludge is associated with early PPROM and spontaneous PTB...

..This provides evidence supporting the concept that the uterus is a potential source of the excess circulating sVEGFR-1 concentration in preeclamptic women...

..17). CONCLUSION: Failure of physiologic transformation of the spiral arteries in the myometrial and decidual segments of the placental bed is frequent in patients with preterm labor and intact membranes...

..The purpose of this study was to determine whether a repeated antenatal ultrasound examination improves fetal cardiac visualization for the obese and nonobese population...

..This study was undertaken to examine the relationship between labor abnormalities and shoulder dystocia in nulliparous women...

..The elevation of sVEGFR-1 concentration is correlated with the severity of the disease. These observations suggest the participation of VEGF and its soluble receptor in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia...

..To estimate the association between neonatal birth weight and adverse obstetric outcomes in women attempting vaginal birth after cesarean...

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..To report the intra- and interobserver reliability of measurement of the lower uterine segment (LUS) thickness using transvaginal sonographic videos...

..This study was undertaken to determine the effect of advanced ultrasound equipment on the ability to visualize fetal cardiac structures in obese gravid women...

..Furthermore, in early-onset pre-eclampsia, plasma concentration ofsVEGFR-1 is elevated earlier than the late-onset disease...

..To determine whether early administration of aspirin prevents severe and mild preeclampsia...

..To evaluate the potential oral origin of Fusobacterium nucleatum found in amniotic fluid of women at high risk of preterm birth...

..This study was undertaken to determine whether there is any difference in the rate of error of estimated fetal weight (EFW) in cases of shoulder dystocia compared with controls...

..To evaluate the relationship between maternal leukocytosis in women admitted after preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) and the neurodevelopmental outcomes of their infants at two years of age...

..We analyzed the cost-effectiveness (CE) and performances of commonly used prenatal Down syndrome (DS) screening strategies...

..This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of maternal age on the rate of vaginal delivery and the rate of uterine rupture in patients undergoing a trial of labor (TOL) after a prior cesarean delivery...

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..To evaluate the screening accuracy of pregnancy hypertensive disorders by maternal serum biomarkers and uterine artery Doppler in the first trimester...

..This study was undertaken to assess the association between amniotic fluid index (AFI), success of external cephalic version (ECV), and obstetric outcome in patients undergoing ECV...

..From a perspective of integrative medicine, large population-based studies evaluating algorithms combining multiple markers are needed, if screening approaches are to be eventually implemented...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the rate and indications of cesarean delivery after a successful external cephalic version...

..To review the ability of imaging techniques to predict incomplete healing of uterine cesarean scars before the next pregnancy...

..We compared the impact of 2 types of anesthesia (general anesthesia and local anesthesia with sedation) on the absorption of glycine solution in operative hysteroscopy...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of sublingual nitroglycerin as a tocolytic agent for external cephalic version in parous women...

..53), and for preterm delivery was 1.2 (95% CI, 1.13-1.28). CONCLUSION: Smoking decreased the incidence of preeclampsia in a dose-effect manner and was shown to increase the rate of intrauterine growth restriction and preterm delivery...

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..While recent evidence has shown that uterine Doppler can predict preeclampsia as early as in the first trimester of pregnancy, most clinical trials have evaluated ASA in the second and third trimesters...

..Sonographic evaluation of the lower uterine segment was undertaken to study the degree of thinning and, thus, to predict uterine rupture. However, the best measuring technique and recommended cutoff values remain controversial...

..In addition, prior VBAC is associated with an increased rate of uterine scar dehiscence...

..The purpose of this study was to report the intraobserver and interobserver reliability of transvaginal 3-dimensional (3D) sonographic measurement of lower uterine segment thickness...

..The purpose of this study was to measure the impact of the interdelivery interval on uterine rupture during subsequent delivery...

..To evaluate the best available evidence regarding the association between single-layer closure and uterine rupture...

..The objective of the study was to identify the factors associated with sonographic lower uterine segment (LUS) thickness near term in women with prior low transverse cesarean...

..To study the diagnostic accuracy of sonographic measurements of the lower uterine segment (LUS) thickness near term in predicting uterine scar defects in women with prior Caesarean section (CS)...

..It appears necessary to standardize the interventions and their teaching prior to extending the use of the LUS measurement to clinical settings beyond well-defined research purposes...

..CONCLUSION: Labor induction using a transcervical Foley catheter was not associated with an increased risk of uterine rupture...

..To evaluate the reproducibility of first-trimester, three-dimensional placental volume and vasculature evaluation by ultrasound in correlation with uterine artery Doppler flow studies...

..To compare short-term morbidity and quality of life after laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) and laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) for the treatment of symptomatic uterine leiomyomas...

..Performance characteristics of selected algorithms will be presented and discussed with respect to transferability to different geographic and healthcare environments...

..To compare the effect of early administration of aspirin on the risk of preterm and term preeclampsia...

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..The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of sublingual nitroglycerin with that of intravenous ritodrine as a tocolytic agent for external cephalic version in nulliparous women...

..These observations have implications for understanding the biologic nature of innate immunity...

..To assess the rate of fetal losses in twin pregnancies undergoing genetic mid-trimester amniocentesis...

..These costs are much higher than those involved for detecting DS cases. As the DSSP are mainly designed for DS detection, it may be relevant to question the additional costs of karyotyping...

..CONCLUSION: Maternal body mass index is an independent factor associated with a lower rate of successful vaginal birth after cesarean...

..Some biochemical and ultrasonographic parameters have shown promising predictive performance, but so far there is no clinically validated screening procedure...

..Our objective was to determine the acceptability of a randomized study comparing expectant management with amniocentesis-based management in women with premature rupture of the membranes...

..Conclusion Previous cesarean for dystocia in the second stage of labor is associated with second-stage uterine rupture at next delivery, especially in cases of suspected fetal macrosomia and prolonged second stage of labor...

..This study suggests that, in the postsurfactant era, males remain at higher risk of respiratory complications and may have higher mortality when born between 24 and 26 weeks of gestation...

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..To compare maternal and neonatal morbidities between trial of labour (TOL) and elective Caesarean section in women with twin pregnancies who have had a prior Caesarean...

..02). CONCLUSION: Defective placentation, defined as failure of physiologic transformation of the myometrial segment of the spiral artery, is frequently present in preterm PROM...

..To estimate the frequency and volume of fetomaternal hemorrhage during external cephalic version for term breech singleton fetuses and to identify risk factors involved with this complication...

..To evaluate the effect of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on fetal liver growth during the third trimester...

..Antenatal glucocorticoid (AGC) therapy has been associated with a decrease in respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). While preterm males remain at greater risk of RDS than females, the role of fetal sex in AGC response is not well known...

..35-11.49). CONCLUSION: A single-layer closure of the previous lower segment incision was the most influential factor and was associated with a 4-fold increase in the risk of uterine rupture compared with a double-layer closure...

..To determine the prevalence of mid-trimester microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity (MIAC) in women with suspected cervical insufficiency...

..The objectives were to evaluate the immediate complications of the procedure and the outcome of pregnancies including foetal loss and preterm delivery...

..This study aimed to evaluate the impact of anesthesia on the absorption of glycine in operative hysteroscopy...

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..The goal of our study was to evaluate the effect of macrolides, a specific group of antibiotics known to be effective against Mycoplasma species, on the rate of preterm births...

..The purpose of this study was to examine the usefulness of the endometrial trilaminar pattern and thickness in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy...

..51%, p = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Although the success rate of ECV has increased in recent years, the use of sublingual nitroglycerine as a tocolytic was not associated with this higher success rate. A randomized, controlled trial is needed...

..Given the reported substantial long-term adverse consequences for anal function, this combination of operative modalities should be avoided if possible...

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..The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors associated with severe metabolic acidosis or death in a situation of uterine rupture...

..To assess the impact of a short latency period after preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) on infant mortality...

..CONCLUSION: The presence of amniotic fluid sludge is associated with delivery within 14 days and delivery before 34 weeks' gestation...