Obstetrics-gynecology

Doing procedures at the same time linked with greater incidence of mesh erosion

Even after a pelvis fracture, women can deliver their children vaginally, says a St. Louis University surgeon who has studied the issue.

“Keep on packing,” a London doctor told attendees at the recent joint annual meeting of the International Continence Society and the International Urogynecological Association, after presenting findings from a double-blinded, randomized clinical trial on vaginal packing after urogenital surgery.

Manual promotes quality care by helping maternity care teams improve working relationships

Acute otitis media incidence 37% less in study group than in non-breastfed kids in first year of life

There is a greater chance of mesh erosion if a total vaginal hysterectomy is performed concomitant with a minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy (MISC), according to a California study.

Potential for fewer multiple births eases can ease strain on system

SOGC has developed consensus guidelines concerning alcohol intake during pregnancy.