Cynthia Gyamfi

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Publications

  1. ncbi Alloimmune thrombocytopenia
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
    Clin Obstet Gynecol 48:897-909. 2005
  2. ncbi Management of pregnancy in a Jehovah's Witness
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
    Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 34:357-65, ix. 2007
  3. ncbi Single- versus double-layer uterine incision closure and uterine rupture
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
    J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 19:639-43. 2006
  4. ncbi Maternal complications of multifetal pregnancy
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital, 5 East 98th Street, 2nd Floor, Box 1171, New York, NY 10029, USA
    Clin Perinatol 32:431-42, vii. 2005
  5. ncbi Prophylactic dosing adjustment in pregnancy based upon measurements of anti-factor Xa levels
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University, New York, NY 10029, USA
    J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 18:329-31. 2005
  6. ncbi The effect of plurality and obesity on betamethasone concentrations in women at risk for preterm delivery
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 203:219.e1-5. 2010
  7. ncbi Effect of body mass index and excessive weight gain on success of vaginal birth after cesarean delivery
    Gabor Juhasz
    Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:741-6. 2005
  8. ncbi Routine cervical length in twins and perinatal outcomes
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
    Am J Perinatol 24:65-9. 2007
  9. ncbi Increased success of trial of labor after previous vaginal birth after cesarean
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, 5 East 98th Street, New York, NY 10029, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 104:715-9. 2004
  10. ncbi The influence of obstetric practices on late prematurity
    Karin Fuchs
    Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
    Clin Perinatol 35:343-60, vi. 2008

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Publications16

  1. ncbi Alloimmune thrombocytopenia
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
    Clin Obstet Gynecol 48:897-909. 2005
  2. ncbi Management of pregnancy in a Jehovah's Witness
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
    Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 34:357-65, ix. 2007
    ..A woman who is well informed about her options can then decide exactly what she wants done in the event of a life-threatening obstetrical hemorrhage...
  3. ncbi Single- versus double-layer uterine incision closure and uterine rupture
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
    J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 19:639-43. 2006
    ..To evaluate whether closure of the uterine incision with one or two layers changes uterine rupture or vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) success rates...
  4. ncbi Maternal complications of multifetal pregnancy
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital, 5 East 98th Street, 2nd Floor, Box 1171, New York, NY 10029, USA
    Clin Perinatol 32:431-42, vii. 2005
    ..This article reviews the common maternal complications encountered in multifetal gestations...
  5. ncbi Prophylactic dosing adjustment in pregnancy based upon measurements of anti-factor Xa levels
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University, New York, NY 10029, USA
    J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 18:329-31. 2005
    ..To determine the necessity for monitoring of anti-factor Xa levels in pregnant women taking low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)...
  6. ncbi The effect of plurality and obesity on betamethasone concentrations in women at risk for preterm delivery
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 203:219.e1-5. 2010
    ..Twin data are less clear. Obesity and body mass index (BMI) also affect medication distribution volume. We evaluated whether maternal or neonatal cord betamethasone concentrations differed in twin gestations or obese patients...
  7. ncbi Effect of body mass index and excessive weight gain on success of vaginal birth after cesarean delivery
    Gabor Juhasz
    Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:741-6. 2005
    ..1% of the time, P < .001. CONCLUSION: Excessive weight gain during pregnancy and obesity both decrease VBAC success. Proper patient selection will help increase the likelihood of successful VBAC...
  8. ncbi Routine cervical length in twins and perinatal outcomes
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
    Am J Perinatol 24:65-9. 2007
    ..5%; p=0.34). The only significant difference was antepartum LOS (34.5 versus 31.3 days; p< 0.001). There were no differences in neonatal outcomes. Routine CL did not improve perinatal outcome but increased maternal antepartum LOS...
  9. ncbi Increased success of trial of labor after previous vaginal birth after cesarean
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, 5 East 98th Street, New York, NY 10029, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 104:715-9. 2004
    ..To estimate whether a history of a previous successful vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) has an effect on a subsequent VBAC attempt...
  10. ncbi The influence of obstetric practices on late prematurity
    Karin Fuchs
    Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
    Clin Perinatol 35:343-60, vi. 2008
    ..Furthermore, prospective research is warranted to investigate the role of antenatal corticosteroids beyond 34 weeks...
  11. ncbi Prediction and prevention of spontaneous preterm birth in twin gestations
    Sara G Brubaker
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
    Semin Perinatol 36:190-4. 2012
    ..Identification of an appropriate treatment for twin gestations recognized to be at increased risk for prematurity will help to decrease overall rate of PTB, a significant public health problem in the United States...
  12. ncbi Maternal complication of cervical heterotopic pregnancy after successful potassium chloride fetal reduction
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York 10029, USA
    Fertil Steril 82:940-3. 2004
    ..To present a case of maternal morbidity encountered in a cervical heterotopic pregnancy after successful potassium chloride (KCl) injection for transvaginal multifetal pregnancy reduction...
  13. ncbi Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy: the basic science and clinical evidence surrounding the controversy in management
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York 10032, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 113:702-7. 2009
    ..We will review the basic science and clinical evidence for the neurodevelopmental effects of thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy...
  14. ncbi The effect of 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate on the risk of gestational diabetes in singleton or twin pregnancies
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 201:392.e1-5. 2009
    ..To compare the rates of gestational diabetes among women who received serial doses of 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate vs placebo...
  15. ncbi Ethical and medicolegal considerations in the obstetric care of a Jehovah's Witness
    Cynthia Gyamfi
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York 10029, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 102:173-80. 2003
    ..This commentary discusses the ethical concerns and reviews the alternatives available to a Jehovah's Witness...
  16. ncbi Characterizing risk profiles of infants who are delivered at late preterm gestations: does it matter?
    Cande V Ananth
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 199:329-31. 2008