J B Spies

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Affiliation: Georgetown University
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Outcomes from leiomyoma therapies: comparison with normal controls
    James B Spies
    Georgetown University Hospital Department of Radiology, Washington, DC, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 116:641-52. 2010
  2. ncbi Uterine artery embolization for fibroids: understanding the technical causes of failure
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, CG201, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 14:11-4. 2003
  3. ncbi Recovery after uterine artery embolization: understanding and managing short-term outcomes
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, CG201, Washington, DC 20007-2197, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 14:1219-22. 2003
  4. ncbi Outcome of uterine embolization and hysterectomy for leiomyomas: results of a multicenter study
    James B Spies
    Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 191:22-31. 2004
  5. ncbi Polyvinyl alcohol particles and tris-acryl gelatin microspheres for uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas: results of a randomized comparative study
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 15:793-800. 2004
  6. ncbi Spherical polyvinyl alcohol versus tris-acryl gelatin microspheres for uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas: results of a limited randomized comparative study
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, CG 201, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 16:1431-7. 2005
  7. ncbi Recent advances in uterine fibroid embolization
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 17:562-7. 2005
  8. ncbi Long-term outcome of uterine artery embolization of leiomyomata
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:933-9. 2005
  9. ncbi The FIBROID Registry: symptom and quality-of-life status 1 year after therapy
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:1309-18. 2005
  10. ncbi Adding to our understanding of uterine fibroid embolization
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, CG 201, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20007-2113, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 186:846-7. 2006

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Publications57

  1. ncbi Outcomes from leiomyoma therapies: comparison with normal controls
    James B Spies
    Georgetown University Hospital Department of Radiology, Washington, DC, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 116:641-52. 2010
    ..To assess the severity of symptoms caused by uterine leiomyomas, their effect on health-related quality of life, and the change after treatment compared with a normal control group...
  2. ncbi Uterine artery embolization for fibroids: understanding the technical causes of failure
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, CG201, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 14:11-4. 2003
  3. ncbi Recovery after uterine artery embolization: understanding and managing short-term outcomes
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, CG201, Washington, DC 20007-2197, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 14:1219-22. 2003
  4. ncbi Outcome of uterine embolization and hysterectomy for leiomyomas: results of a multicenter study
    James B Spies
    Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 191:22-31. 2004
    ..Changes in symptoms, complications, and quality of life were measured. The data analysis included linear and logistic regression, the Student t and paired t test, Fisher's exact test, and chi-squared test...
  5. ncbi Polyvinyl alcohol particles and tris-acryl gelatin microspheres for uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas: results of a randomized comparative study
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 15:793-800. 2004
    ..To determine if the type of embolic material used for uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyomas has an impact on short-term recovery or the effectiveness of embolization...
  6. ncbi Spherical polyvinyl alcohol versus tris-acryl gelatin microspheres for uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas: results of a limited randomized comparative study
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, CG 201, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 16:1431-7. 2005
    ..To compare the outcomes of uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyomas with use of tris-acryl gelatin microspheres (TAGM) versus spherical polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) particles...
  7. ncbi Recent advances in uterine fibroid embolization
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 17:562-7. 2005
    ..To summarize the literature on uterine embolization for fibroids published in 2004 and 2005...
  8. ncbi Long-term outcome of uterine artery embolization of leiomyomata
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:933-9. 2005
    ..To determine the long-term outcome from uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata...
  9. ncbi The FIBROID Registry: symptom and quality-of-life status 1 year after therapy
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:1309-18. 2005
    ..To investigate the change in symptom severity and health-related quality of life among patients treated with uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata...
  10. ncbi Adding to our understanding of uterine fibroid embolization
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, CG 201, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20007-2113, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 186:846-7. 2006
  11. ncbi The EMMY trial of uterine artery embolization for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroid tumors: randomized, yes, but a flawed trial nonetheless
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007-2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 17:413-5. 2006
  12. ncbi Development of a research agenda for uterine artery embolization: proceedings from a multidisciplinary research consensus panel
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007-2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 17:1871-9. 2006
  13. ncbi Long-term outcome from uterine fibroid embolization with tris-acryl gelatin microspheres: results of a multicenter study
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, CG 201, Washington, DC 20007 2197, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 18:203-7. 2007
    ..To determine the long-term outcome of uterine fibroid therapy (UFE) using tris-acryl gelatin microspheres (TAGM)...
  14. ncbi Complications after uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007 2197, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 100:873-80. 2002
    ..To determine the frequency and severity of complications that occur as a result of uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas...
  15. ncbi Initial results from uterine fibroid embolization for symptomatic leiomyomata
    J B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20007 2197, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 10:1149-57. 1999
    ..To evaluate the safety and short-term efficacy of uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) in patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids...
  16. ncbi Initial experience with use of tris-acryl gelatin microspheres for uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata
    J B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007 2197, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 12:1059-63. 2001
    ..To assess the safety and effectiveness of tris-acryl gelatin microspheres (Embospheres) in the treatment of leiomyomata by uterine artery embolization...
  17. ncbi Uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata
    J B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 98:29-34. 2001
    ..To determine whether uterine artery embolization is safe and effective for treating uterine leiomyomata...
  18. ncbi Uterine fibroid embolization: measurement of health-related quality of life before and after therapy
    J B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20007 2197, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 10:1293-303. 1999
    ..To determine the change in health-related quality of life associated with uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)...
  19. ncbi Ovarian function after uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata: assessment with use of serum follicle stimulating hormone assay
    J B Spies
    Interventional Radiology Section, Department of Radiology of Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, GC 201, Washington, DC 20007 2197, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 12:437-42. 2001
    ..To determine if uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyomata causes a change in ovarian function as measured by serial basal follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) assay...
  20. ncbi Patient radiation dose associated with uterine artery embolization
    B Nikolic
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    Radiology 214:121-5. 2000
    ..To evaluate the estimated absorbed radiation doses to the ovaries and skin entrance during uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyomas...
  21. ncbi Recovery after uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas: a detailed analysis of its duration and severity
    Jill Bruno
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007-2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 15:801-7. 2004
    ..CONCLUSION: Despite the reputation of UAE to the contrary, when current techniques are used, recovery after UAE for fibroids is relatively mild, with few instances of severe pain, high fever, or severe constitutional symptoms...
  22. ncbi Uterine artery embolization: reduced radiation with refined technique
    B Nikolic
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 12:39-44. 2001
    ..To determine the estimated absorbed ovarian dose (EAOD) and absorbed skin dose (ASD) that occurs during uterine artery embolization (UAE) using pulsed fluoroscopy and a refined procedure protocol...
  23. ncbi Symptomatic fibroleiomyomata: MR imaging of the uterus before and after uterine arterial embolization
    R C Jha
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington DC, 20007, USA
    Radiology 217:228-35. 2000
    ..To determine the magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features of uterine fibroleiomyomata after uterine arterial embolization (UAE) and identify pretreatment MR imaging features that may be predictive of successful UAE...
  24. ncbi Intraarterial lidocaine for pain control after uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata
    J A Keyoung
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20007-2197, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 12:1065-9. 2001
    ..The routine use of intraarterial lidocaine is not recommended for pain control until the long-term effects of vasospasm on outcome is known...
  25. ncbi Credentials for uterine artery embolization
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 15:111-3. 2004
  26. ncbi Adenomyosis: MRI of the uterus treated with uterine artery embolization
    Reena C Jha
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd. N.W, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 181:851-6. 2003
    ..The presence of adenomyosis should not be used as a contraindication to uterine artery embolization because most patients show clinical improvement after undergoing this procedure...
  27. ncbi Estimated costs for uterine artery embolization and abdominal myomectomy for uterine leiomyomata: a comparative study at a single institution
    Chandra M Baker
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, CG 201, Washington, DC 20007-2197, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 13:1207-10. 2002
    ..086). CONCLUSION: UAE had lower procedure-related costs than abdominal myomectomy despite higher physician costs. When typical imaging costs were included, there was still a trend toward lower costs for UAE...
  28. ncbi Imaging manifestations of complications associated with uterine artery embolization
    Yuri Kitamura
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    Radiographics 25:S119-32. 2005
    ..Knowledge of these complications and their imaging features should lead to prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment...
  29. ncbi Uterine artery replacement by the round ligament artery: an anatomic variant discovered during uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata
    Piya V Saraiya
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, CG 201, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 13:939-41. 2002
    ..This case highlights the importance of understanding the arterial anatomy of the uterus and its potential variations and their potential impact on the outcome of the procedure...
  30. ncbi Uterine fibroid embolization
    Amy M White
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007-2113, USA
    Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 9:2-6. 2006
    ..Additional research will continue to provide us with information as to the ideal candidates for UFE and may provide us with better tools to predict patient outcomes...
  31. ncbi Changes in blood coagulation markers associated with uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata
    Boris Nikolic
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 14:1147-53. 2003
    ..To determine whether a transient hypercoagulable state is induced by the uterine artery embolization (UAE) procedure...
  32. ncbi Magnetic resonance imaging outcome after uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata with use of tris-acryl gelatin microspheres
    Filip Banovac
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 13:681-8. 2002
    ..To determine the imaging outcome after uterine artery embolization (UAE) with use of tris-acryl gelatin microspheres (Embospheres)...
  33. ncbi Transdermal scopolamine patch with odansetron for the control of nausea after uterine artery embolization compared with odansetron alone: results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial
    Justin S Lee
    Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 21:1018-23. 2010
    ..To determine whether the transdermal scopolamine patch in combination with odansetron is more effective than odansetron alone at reducing the nausea that occurs after uterine artery embolization (UAE)...
  34. ncbi Uterine artery anatomy relevant to uterine leiomyomata embolization
    Jackeline Gomez-Jorge
    Department of Radiology, University of Miami School of Medicine, PO Box 016960 R 109, Miami, FL 33101, USA
    Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 26:522-7. 2003
    ..The embolization was monitored to avoid embolization of the tubo-ovarian branches. Menopausal symptoms were transient all patients when the tubo-ovarian branches were seen prior to embolization...
  35. ncbi The UFS-QOL, a new disease-specific symptom and health-related quality of life questionnaire for leiomyomata
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 2007 2197, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 99:290-300. 2002
    ..To create and validate a questionnaire for assessing symptom severity and symptom impact on health-related quality of life for women with leiomyomata...
  36. ncbi Leiomyomata treated with uterine artery embolization: factors associated with successful symptom and imaging outcome
    James B Spies
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, GC201, Washington, DC 20007 2197, USA
    Radiology 222:45-52. 2002
    ..To determine whether baseline variables are associated with treatment success after uterine artery embolization for treatment of uterine leiomyoma...
  37. ncbi Patient radiation exposure during uterine fibroid embolization and the dose attributable to aortography
    Amy M White
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, CG 201, 3800 Reservoir Rd, NW, Washington, DC 2007 2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 18:573-6. 2007
    ....
  38. ncbi Ovarian artery embolization supplementing uterine embolization for leiomyomata
    Mara M Barth
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007-2197, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 14:1177-82. 2003
    ..The potential role of supplemental ovarian artery embolization is unknown. The authors present here the results for their first six patients who were treated with ovarian artery embolization...
  39. ncbi Repeat uterine artery embolization: indications and technical findings
    Shadi Yousefi
    Department of Radiology, CG 201, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20007-2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 17:1923-9. 2006
    ..Although ovarian embolization was often needed, on the basis of this limited experience, symptoms appear to respond well to repeat embolization...
  40. ncbi Uterine fibroid tumors: long-term MR imaging outcome after embolization
    Jean-Pierre Pelage
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, CG 201, Washington, DC 20007-2197, USA
    Radiology 230:803-9. 2004
    ....
  41. ncbi Uterine fibroid embolization: the utility of aortography in detecting ovarian artery collateral supply
    Amy M White
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, CG 201, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    Radiology 244:291-8. 2007
    ....
  42. ncbi Frequency and extent of uterine perfusion via ovarian arteries observed during uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas
    Suhny Abbara
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 188:1558-63. 2007
    ..The objective of our study was to evaluate the frequency and extent of residual uterine perfusion via the ovarian arteries after bilateral uterine artery embolization (UAE) for the treatment of symptomatic uterine leiomyomas...
  43. ncbi MRI of adenomyosis: changes with uterine artery embolization
    Yuri Kitamura
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Lombardi Cancer Center, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 186:855-64. 2006
    ..Most patients reported an improvement in clinical symptoms within 3 months after UAE. Some patients reported benefit for at least 1 year; however, the long-term durability of symptomatic relief remains unknown...
  44. ncbi Venous thromboembolism after uterine fibroid embolization
    Ferenc Czeyda-Pommersheim
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
    Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 29:1136-40. 2006
    ..The incidence and predisposing factors of thromboembolism after UFE are unknown. We present eight cases of nonfatal thromboembolic complications after UFE and estimate the frequency of such events as 0.4%...
  45. ncbi Uterine artery embolization for fibroids: a review of current outcomes
    Max M Freed
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    Semin Reprod Med 28:235-41. 2010
    ..The current recommendation is for myomectomy as a first choice for patients seeking to become pregnant...
  46. ncbi Bilateral versus unilateral femoral access for uterine artery embolization: results of a randomized comparative trial
    Mary Costantino
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center, CG 201, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 21:829-35; quiz 835. 2010
    ..To determine if uterine embolization via bilateral femoral puncture reduces fluoroscopy time with a similar frequency of puncture site complications compared with unilateral puncture...
  47. ncbi Radiation exposure and uterine artery embolization: current risks and risk reduction
    Gary Tse
    Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
    Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 13:148-53. 2010
    ....
  48. ncbi Quality of interventional radiology literature: a review of articles published in JVIR and CVIR
    Jared Meyer
    Department of Radiology, CG 201, Washington, DC 20007 2113, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 20:1271-6. 2009
    ..To evaluate the quality of reporting of clinical studies published in two interventional radiology journals...
  49. ncbi The Fibroid Registry for outcomes data (FIBROID) for uterine embolization: short-term outcomes
    Robert Worthington-Kirsch
    Image Guided Surgery Associates, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:52-9. 2005
    ..CONCLUSION: Uterine embolization for leiomyomata is a low-risk procedure with little variability in short-term outcome based on either patient demographics or practice setting. Level of Evidence: II-3...
  50. ncbi IV. Uterine fibroid embolization: follow-up
    John C Lipman
    Vascular and Interventional Section, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, 510 S Kingshighway Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 5:44-55. 2002
    ....
  51. ncbi Uterine artery embolization for treatment of leiomyomata: long-term outcomes from the FIBROID Registry
    Scott C Goodwin
    Department of Radiological Sciences, School of Medicine at the University of California at Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 111:22-33. 2008
    ..To assess long-term clinical outcomes of uterine artery embolization across a wide variety of practice settings in a large patient cohort...
  52. ncbi I. Uterine fibroid embolization: preprocedure assessment
    Suresh Vedantham
    Vascular and Interventional Section, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, 510 S Kingshighway Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 5:2-16. 2002
    ..Given the lack of prospective comparative trials between UFE and surgical treatment, recommendations are often highly influenced by patient preference...
  53. ncbi Payer costs in patients undergoing uterine artery embolization, hysterectomy, or myomectomy for treatment of uterine fibroids
    Carole J Dembek
    Health Economics and Reimbursement, Boston Scientific Corporation, Natick, Massachusetts, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 18:1207-13. 2007
    ..To compare health resource use and medical costs in patients with uterine leiomyomas treated with hysterectomy, myomectomy, or uterine artery embolization (UAE)...
  54. ncbi Patient care and uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata
    R Torrance Andrews
    Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 15:115-20. 2004
  55. ncbi Prospective data collection of a new procedure by a specialty society: the FIBROID registry
    Evan R Myers
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC 27710, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 106:44-51. 2005
    ..To describe registry methods and baseline patient demographics from a national sample of women undergoing uterine artery embolization for uterine leiomyomata...
  56. ncbi Uterine fibroid vascularization and clinical relevance to uterine fibroid embolization
    Jean Pierre Pelage
    Department of Radiology, Hopital Ambroise Pare, 9 Ave Charles de Gaulle, 92104 Boulogne Cedex, France
    Radiographics 25:S99-117. 2005
    ..The common postembolization angiographic end point is occlusion of the uterine arterial branches to the fibroid tumor while antegrade flow is maintained in the main uterine artery...
  57. ncbi Sustained relief of leiomyoma symptoms by using focused ultrasound surgery
    James B Spies
    Obstet Gynecol 110:1427-8; author reply 1428-9. 2007