Analysis of the maternal and fetal adverse outcomes of 154 pregnant women with cesarean section in the second stage of labor / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective: To investigate the perinatal maternal and fetal adverse outcomes of cesarean section in the different duration of the second stage of labor. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on the clinical data of 154 pregnant women with singleton head pregnancy who underwent cesarean section at different times of the second stage of labor due to maternal and fetal factors in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021. According to the duration of the second stage of labor, they were divided into <2 h group (54 cases), 2-<3 h group (61 cases), and ≥3 h group (39 cases). The general data of pregnant women and neonates, preoperative maternal and neonatal conditions related to labor stages, surgical indications, surgical procedures, and perioperative maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes were compared among the three groups. Results: (1) General Information: there were no significant differences in maternal age, gravidity and parity, proportion of primipara, gestational age at delivery, body mass index before delivery, pregnancy complications, labor analgesia rate and the duration of the first stage of labor among the three groups (all P>0.05). The differences of the gender composition, birth weight and incidence of macrosomia of the three groups were also not statistically significant (all P>0.05). (2) Maternal and fetal status and surgical indications: the incidence of intrapartum fever and type Ⅱ and Ⅲ fetal heart rate monitoring in the <2 h group were higher than those in the 2-<3 h group and the ≥3 h group, and the preoperative fetal head position in the ≥3 h group was lower than that in the 2-<3 h group, with statistically significant differences (all P<0.05). The proportion of cesarean section due to "fetal distress" was 40.7% (22/54) in the <2 h group, which was higher than that in the 2-<3 h group (4.9%, 3/61) and the ≥3 h group (2.6%, 1/39). The proportions of surgical indication of "relative cephalo-pelvic disproportion" were 98.4% (60/61) and 94.9% (37/39) in the 2-<3 h group and ≥3 h group, respectively, and the surgical indication of "fetal head descent arrest" were 41.0% (25/61) and 59.0% (23/39), respectively. Compared with <2 h group [63.0% (34/54), 13.0% (7/54)], the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). There were no significant difference in surgical indications between 2-<3 h group and ≥3 h group (all P>0.05). (3) Intraoperative conditions and perioperative complications of cesarean section: the puerperal morbidity rate of <2 h group was 37.0% (20/54), which was higher than those of 2-<3 h group (18.0%, 11/61) and ≥3 h group (7.7%, 3/39), the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, incidence of fetal head inlay, uterine incision tear, modified B-Lynch suture for uterine atony, postpartum hemorrhage, perioperative blood transfusion, preoperative hemoglobin (Hb) level, perioperative Hb change, and postoperative hospital stay among the three groups (all P>0.05). (4) Adverse neonatal outcomes: non-hemolytic neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in ≥3 h group was 35.9% (14/39), which was significantly higher than that in <2 h group (13.0%, 7/54; P<0.05). Among the neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) within 1 week after birth, the proportion of neonates admitted to NICU due to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in ≥3 h group (15/19) was significantly higher than that in <2 h group (9/17) and 2-<3 h group (10/19), and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the <2 h group and the 2-<3 h group (P>0.05). There was no perinatal death in the three groups. Conclusions: The rate of puerperal morbidity is higher in patients who were transferred to cesarean section within 2 hours of the second stage of labor. In the early stage of the second stage of labor, the monitoring of fetal heart rate and amniotic fluid characteristics should be strengthened, especially the presence or absence of prenatal fever. In good maternal and neonatal conditions, conversion to cesarean section after 2 hours of the second stage of labor does not significantly increase the incidence of serious adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. For the second stage of labor more than 3 hours before cesarean section, it is necessary to strengthen the monitoring of neonatal bilirubin.

Aplicabilidade de algoritmo de apoio à decisão na avaliação perineal para o parto / Aplicabilidad de algoritmo para respaldar la decisión en la evaluación perineal para el parto / Applicability of decision support algorithm in perineal assessment for childbirth

Resumo Objetivo Desenvolver um algoritmo para avaliação perineal na assistência ao parto e aferir sua aplicabilidade e acurácia utilizando um protótipo de sistema de suporte à decisão. Métodos Pesquisa aplicada de desenvolvimento tecnológico, constituída pela construção de algoritmo, avaliação por profissionais com expertise na área, criação de um protótipo de Sistema de Apoio à Decisão usando ferramentas on-line e avaliação de sua aplicabilidade e acurácia durante a assistência a 305 partos realizados por enfermeiros. Os dados foram analisados por estatística descritiva, teste Qui-quadrado e exato de Fisher além do coeficiente de Kappa para avaliar a concordância entre o procedimento indicado pelo sistema e o realizado pelo profissional. Resultados Houve concordância entre a sugestão do algoritmo e a decisão do profissional em 93,1% dos partos; em 6,9% o profissional decidiu caminhos opostos ao recomendado. Os profissionais que optaram por seguir a sugestão do algoritmo obtiveram como desfecho a integridade perineal ou a ocorrência de lacerações de 1°grau. Os que optaram por não seguir a recomendação houve ocorrência de lacerações de 2º ou 3º graus em 28,6% das parturientes. Já na análise de acurácia, o algoritmo sugeriu que a episiotomia deveria ser realizada em 45 dos 305 partos assistidos. Verificou-se associação entre divergências de conduta e número de eventos adversos (p=0,001). Conclusão O algoritmo mostrou-se ferramenta útil para a avaliação perineal na assistência ao parto.

Resumen Objetivo Desarrollar un algoritmo para la evaluación perineal en la asistencia al parto y determinar su aplicabilidad y precisión utilizando un prototipo de sistema para respaldar la decisión. Métodos Investigación aplicada de desarrollo tecnológico, constituida mediante la construcción del algoritmo, evaluación de profesionales con experiencia en el área, creación de un prototipo de Sistema para Respaldar la Decisión usando herramientas en línea y evaluación de su aplicabilidad y precisión durante la atención a 305 partos realizados por enfermeros. Los datos fueron analizados mediante estadística descriptiva, prueba χ2 de Pearson y prueba exacta de Fisher, además del coeficiente Kappa para evaluar la concordancia entre el procedimiento indicado por el sistema y el realizado por el profesional. Resultados Hubo concordancia entre la sugerencia del algoritmo y la decisión del profesional en el 93,1 % de los partos, en el 6,9 % el profesional decidió un camino opuesto al recomendado. Los profesionales que optaron por seguir la sugerencia del algoritmo obtuvieron como resultado la integridad perineal o episodios de desgarro de primer grado. Los que optaron por no seguir la recomendación, tuvieron episodios de desgarros de segundo y tercer grado en el 28,6 % de las parturientas. Por otro lado, en el análisis de precisión, el algoritmo sugirió que la episiotomía debería ser realizada en 45 de los 305 partos atendidos. Se verificó relación entre divergencias de conducta y número de eventos adversos (p=0,001). Conclusión El algoritmo demostró ser una herramienta útil para la evaluación perineal en la atención a partos.

Abstract Objective To develop an algorithm for perineal assessment in childbirth care and assess its applicability and accuracy using a decision support system prototype. Methods This is applied research of technological development, consisting of the construction of an algorithm, assessment by professionals with expertise in the area, creation of a Decision Support System prototype using online tools and assessment of its applicability and accuracy during care for 305 childbirths performed by nurses. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square and Fisher's exact tests, in addition to the Kappa coefficient to assess the agreement between the procedure indicated by the system and that performed by professionals. Results There was agreement between the algorithm's suggestion and professional decision in 93.1% of childbirths. In 6.9%, professionals decided opposite paths to the recommended one. The professionals who chose to follow the algorithm's suggestion had perineal integrity or the occurrence of first-degree tear as an outcome. Those who chose not to follow the recommendation had second- or third-degree tears in 28.6% of parturient women. In the accuracy analysis, the algorithm suggested that episiotomy should be performed in 45 of the 305 assisted childbirths. There was an association between divergences in conduct and the number of adverse events (p=0.001). Conclusion The algorithm proved to be a useful tool for perineal assessment in childbirth care.

Assessment of Risk Factors for Advanced Open Angle Glaucoma Presentation among Patients Visiting Jimma University Medical Center, Jimma, Ethiopia

Glaucoma is the predominant cause of irreversible blindness, particularly the late presentation. The purpose of this study is to identify the risk factors associated with late presentation in Jimma University Medical Center METHODS: A case-control study was done among patients newly diagnosed to have open angle glaucoma (of any type) at Jimma University Medical Center from July 2014 ­ January 2019. Cases were patients/eyes diagnosed to have any type of open angle glaucoma with advanced glaucomatous disc features, whereas controls were patients diagnosed with early and moderate stages of glaucoma. RESULTS: There were 205 (116 cases and 89 controls) participants. The mean age of the participants at the time of diagnosis was 58.3±13.4yrs. Family history of blindness, presenting IOP, type of glaucoma and age were independently associated with late presentation. Patients with family history of blindness had late advanced glaucoma five times higher than those with no family history of blindness. The presence of late glaucoma among patients with presenting intra ocular pressure < 30mmHg is lower than those having ≥30mmHg (Adjusted Odds Ratio= 0.136). Primary open-angle glaucoma patients were less likely to present with advanced glaucoma than pseudo exfoliative glaucoma patients (Adjusted Odds Ratio=0.39). The chance of presenting with late glaucoma was increased by 3.4% for every one-year increment of age. CONCLUSIONS: Presence of family history of blindness, high presenting intraocular pressure, pseudo exfoliative glaucoma and old age are risk factors for late presentation of glaucoma

Variables clínicas del parto en posición vertical y horizontal: revisión exhaustiva de literatura / Clinical Behavior of Vertical and Horizontal Deliveries: Exhaustive Literature Review / Variáveis clínicas do parto em posição vertical e horizontal: revisão abrangente de literatura

Introducción: El trabajo de parto representa el acontecimiento más importante durante la culminación del periodo de gestación y, por lo tanto, la adecuada elección de su posición, ya sea vertical u horizontal, resulta indispensable para minimizar las complicaciones maternas y neonatales. Objetivo: Llevar a cabo una revisión de la literatura sobre el comportamiento clínico del parto vertical y horizontal, describiendo los principales resultados en diferentes países del mundo. Método: Revisión documental mediante la búsqueda de la literatura entre 2009 y 2020 en bases de datos especializadas. Resultados: La posición vertical se asoció con una menor duración del trabajo de parto, dolor referido y necesidad de episiotomía; no obstante, esta posición puede incrementar el riesgo de hemorragia posparto y daño perineal. Conclusión: La variedad de desenlaces obstétricos y neonatales asociados a las posiciones de parto vertical y horizontal hacen complejo definir una posición de parto óptima; por lo tanto, se recomienda la libre elección de acuerdo con las características que presente cada paciente

Introduction: Parturition represents the most important event during the culmination of the gestation period and, therefore, the appropriate choice of its position, whether vertical or horizontal, it is essential to minimize maternal and neonatal complications. Objective: To carry out a review of the literature on the clinical behavior of vertical and horizontal delivery, describing the main results in different countries of the world. Method: Document review by searching the literature between the years 2009 and 2020, available in Specialized Databases. Results: The vertical position was associated with a shorter duration of labor obstetric, referred pain, and episiotomy; however, this position may increase the risk of postpartum hemorrhage and perineal damage. Conclusion: The variety of obstetric and neonatal outcomes associated with vertical and horizontal delivery positions make it difficult to define an optimal delivery position and, therefore, free choice is recommended according to the characteristics of each patient

Introdução: O trabalho de parto representa o acontecimento mais importante no final do período gestacional e, portanto, a escolha apropriada da posição, seja vertical ou horizontal, é indispensável para minimizar as complicações maternas e neonatais. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o comportamento clínico do parto vertical e hori-zontal, descrevendo os principais resultados em diferentes países do mundo. Método: Revisão documental através de pesquisa da literatura em bases de dados especializadas entre os anos 2009 e 2020. Resultados: A posição vertical foi associada a uma duração mais curta do parto, dor referida e ne-cessidade de episiotomía; contudo, esta posição pode aumentar o risco de hemorragia pós-parto e dano perineal. Conclusão: A variedade de resultados obstétricos e neonatais associados às posições de parto vertical e horizontal torna complexa a escolha de uma posição de parto ótima; por conseguinte, recomen-da-se a livre escolha de acordo com as caraterísticas de cada paciente

O imaginário materno sobre os partos cesáreo e vaginal / The maternal imagery on cesarean and vaginal deliveries / El imaginario materno sobre los partos cesáreo y vaginal

Este artigo objetivou compreender o imaginário materno sobre os partos cesáreo e vaginal. Para isso, utilizou-se de revisão da literatura e entrevista semi-estruturada com quatro gestantes participantes do Grupo de Gestantes de uma maternidade pública de Goiânia. Os dados foram tratados pela análise de conteúdo e mostraram uma visão mais positiva sobre a via vaginal em contraposição ao cirúrgico, que se relacionou à intercorrência. Além disso, o imaginário das participantes se mostrou em grande parte permeado por sentimentos e ideias negativas como medo, ansiedade e preocupação sobre ambos os partos. As principais informações que baseiam as concepções das gestantes partem das experiências passadas por outras mulheres e não dos conhecimentos médicos, de modo que são constituídas principalmente por histórias de violência, dor e desrespeito. Conclui-se que o imaginário materno, formado a partir do contexto atual de saúde, compreende o parto como um evento temido, que se desejaria evitar. Percebe-se que a assistência em saúde prestada hoje ainda é insuficiente por não orientar corretamente a mulher e dificultar que ela domine a cena do parto, o que a deixa à margem da humanização. Ademais, o cuidado terapêutico voltado à mulher não se pauta na opinião e nos sentimentos da paciente para embasar sua atuação, o que de certa forma contribui para manutenção do imaginário negativo sobre parto e demanda maior empenho em relação às práticas e à educação permanente.(AU)

This article sought to understand the maternal imaginary on cesarean and vaginal deliveries. Data were collected by means of a literature review and semi-structured interviews conducted with four pregnant women, participants of the Group of Pregnant Women in a public maternity hospital in Goiânia, and treated by content analysis. The results indicate that mothers tend to have a more positive view of the vaginal route, associating surgical deliveries to pregnancy complications. Being mostly informed by the experiences of other women rather than by medical knowledge, and thus influenced by stories of violence, pain, and disrespect, the imagery of participants proved to be largely permeated by negative feelings and ideas about both types of birth, such as fear, anxiety, and concern. Thus, in the current health context, the maternal imaginary understands childbirth as a feared event, which one would want to avoid. This finding highlights the inappropriate healthcare provided to pregnant women, failing in properly guiding and preventing them from controlling the delivery scene, being left on the margins of humanization. This is because the therapeutic care aimed at women is not based on the patient's opinion and feelings, thus contributing to the maintenance of this negative imagery about childbirth and demanding greater commitment in relation to practices and permanent education.(AU)

Este artículo tuvo como objetivo comprender el imaginario materno sobre cesáreas y partos vaginales. Para eso, se hace una revisión de la literatura y una entrevista semiestructurada con cuatro mujeres embarazadas, participantes del Grupo de Mujeres Embarazadas en un hospital público de maternidad en Goiânia (Brasil). En los datos obtenidos se aplicaron análisis de contenido en que se reveló una visión más positiva de la ruta vaginal en comparación con la quirúrgica relacionada con la complicación. Además, en el imaginario de las participantes figuran sentimientos e ideas negativas como el miedo, la ansiedad y la preocupación por ambos tipos de parto. La información principal que respalda las concepciones de las mujeres embarazadas proviene de las experiencias transmitidas por otras mujeres, y no del conocimiento médico, que consiste principalmente en historias de violencia, dolor y falta de respeto. Se concluye que el imaginario materno, formado a partir del contexto de salud actual, entiende el parto como un evento temido, que hubieran querido evitar. Está claro que la atención médica brindada hoy en día aún es insuficiente porque no guía correctamente a las mujeres y les impide dominar la escena del parto, dejándolas al margen de la humanización. Se percibe que la atención terapéutica dirigida a las mujeres no se basa en su opinión y sentimiento para respaldar el desempeño, lo que de cierta manera contribuye al mantenimiento de esta imagen negativa sobre el parto y exige un mayor compromiso en relación con las prácticas y la educación permanente.(AU)

Pattern of live births in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, according to Robson groups and the Kotelchuck index classification - 2015/2016 / Padrão de nascidos vivos no estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, segundo os grupos Robson e a classificação do índice Kotelchuck - 2015/2016

Abstract Objective To investigate the patterns of hospital births in the state of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil, between 2015 and 2016; considering the classification of obstetric characteristics proposed by Robson and the prenatal care index proposed by Kotelchuck. Methods Data obtained from the Information System on Live Births of the Informatics Department of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SINASC/DATASUS, in the Portuguese acronym) databases were used to group pregnant women relatively to the Robson classification. A descriptive analysis was performed for each Robson group, considering the variables: maternal age, marital status, schooling, parity, Kotelchuck prenatal adequacy index and gestational age. A logistic model estimated odds ratios (ORs) for cesarean sections (C-sections), considering the aforementioned variables. Results Out of the 456,089 live births in Rio de Janeiro state between 2015 and 2016, 391,961 records were retained, 60.3% of which were C-sections. Most pregnant women (58.6%) were classified in groups 5, 2 or 3. The percentage of C-sections in the Robson groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 was much higher than expected. Prenatal care proved to be inadequate for women who subsequently had a vaginal delivery, had an unfavorable family structure and a lower socioeconomic status (mothers without partners and with lower schooling), compared with those undergoing cesarean delivery. For a sameRobson group, the chance of C-section increases when maternal age rises (OR = 3.33 for 41-45 years old), there is the presence of a partner (OR = 1.81) and prenatal care improves (OR = 3.19 for "adequate plus"). Conclusion There are indications that in the state of RJ, from 2015 to 2016, many cesarean deliveries were performed due to nonclinical factors.

Resumo Objetivo Investigar os padrões dos partos hospitalares no estado do Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil, entre 2015 e 2016, considerando a classificação de características obstétricas de Robson e a dos cuidados pré-natais proposta por Kotelchuck. Métodos Dados sistema de informações sobre nascidos vivos (SINASC) do departamento de informática do sistema único de saúde (DATASUS) foram utilizados para agrupar gestantes relativamente à classificação de Robson. Foi efetuada uma análise descritiva para cada grupo de Robson, considerando-se as variáveis idade materna, estado civil, escolaridade, paridade, o índice de Kotelchuck de adequação do pré-natal e a idade gestacional. Também foi realizado o cálculo de razão de chances (RC) para parto cesáreo, considerando-se um modelo logístico. Resultados Dos 456.089 nascimentos vivos ocorridos no RJ de 2015 a 2016, foram incluídos 391.961 registros, sendo 60,3% cesáreas, com maioria de gestantes (58,6%) nos grupos 5, 2 ou 3. O percentual de cesáreas nos grupos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 e 8 foi bem superior ao sugerido pela literatura. Para gestantes de um mesmo grupo (controladas as demais características), a chance de cesárea se eleva quando aumenta a idade materna (RC = 3,33 para 41-45 anos), existe a presença de um companheiro (RC = 1,81), o nível de escolaridade é maior (RC = 3,11 para ≥ 12 anos) e o pré-natal é mais cuidadoso (RC= 3,19 para "adequado plus"). Conclusão Há indícios que no RJ, de 2015 a 2016, muitos partos cesáreos foram realizados sob influência de fatores extraclínicos.

Standardization of measurement of cervical elastography, its reproducibility, and analysis of baseline clinical factors affecting elastographic parameters

An extremely rare case of hand prolapse with preterm premature rupture in the membrane of one twin

The latency in preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) can last for weeks. We describe an extremely rare case of hand prolapse with PPROM that was exposed for 23 days before delivery. The patient had spontaneous PPROM of twin A at 21.4 weeks of gestation with shoulder presentation. The right arm of the fetus eventually protruded out the vagina and the hand was exposed for extended period of time of 23 days until delivery. Daily dressing by applying collagen to dry skin and silicone to keep moisture was done to the protruding hand to prevent dehydration and desquamation of the skin. Prophylactic antibiotics were used and the patient underwent emergent cesarean section due to uncontrolled preterm labor at 25.2 weeks. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of hand prolapse of one twin with extended period of latency before delivery.

The influence of mode of delivery on neonatal and maternal short and long-term outcomes

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of mode of delivery on breastfeeding incentive practices and on neonatal and maternal short and long-term complications. METHODS: A cohort study was conducted between June 2015 and April 2016 with 768 puerperal women from 11 maternities in Sergipe, interviewed in the first 24 hours, 45-60 days and 6-8 months after delivery. Associations between breastfeeding incentive practices, neonatal and maternal, both short-term and late complications, and the exposure variables were evaluated by the relative risk (95%CI) and the Fisher exact test. RESULTS: The C-section newborns had less skin-to-skin contact immediately after delivery (intrapartum C-section: 0.18, 95%CI 0.1-0.31 and elective C-section: 0.36, 95%CI 0.27-0.47) and less breastfeeding within one hour of birth (intrapartum C-section: 0.43, 95%CI 0.29-0.63 and elective C-section: 0.44, 95%CI 0.33-0.59). Newborns from elective C-section were less frequently breastfed in the delivery room 0.42 (95%CI 0.2-0.88) and roomed-in less 0.85 (95%CI 0.77-0.95). Women submitted to intrapartum C-section had greater risk of early complications 1.3 (95%CI 1.04-1.64, p = 0.037) and sexual dysfunction 1.68 (95%CI 1.14-2.48, p = 0.027). The frequency of neonatal complications, urinary incontinence and depression according to the mode of delivery was similar. CONCLUSIONS: The C-section was negatively associated with breastfeeding incentive practices; in addition, C-section after labor increased the risk of early maternal complications and sexual dysfunction.

Mueller-Hillis maneuver and angle of progression: Are they correlated? / Manobra de Mueller-Hillis e ângulo de progressão: eles estão correlacionados?

Summary Objective: Mueller-Hillis maneuver (MHM) and angle of progression (AOP) measured by transperineal ultrasound have been used to assess fetal head descent during the second stage of labor. We aimed to assess whether AOP correlates with MHM in the second stage of labor. Method: A prospective observational study including women with singleton pregnancy in the second stage of labor was performed. The AOP was measured immediately after the Mueller-Hillis maneuver. A receiver-operating characteristics (ROC) curve analysis was performed to determine the best discriminatory AOP cut-off for the identification of a positive MHM. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: One hundred and sixty-six (166) women were enrolled in the study and 81.3% (n=135) had a positive MHM. The median AOP was 143º (106º to 210º). The area under the curve for the prediction of a positive maneuver was 0.619 (p=0.040). Derived from the ROC curve, an AOP of 138.5º had the best diagnostic performance for the identification of a positive MHM (specificity of 65% and a sensitivity of 67%). Conclusion: An AOP of 138º seems to be associated with a positive MHM in the second stage of labor.

Resumo Objetivo: A manobra de Mueller-Hillis (MHM) e o ângulo de progressão da apresentação (AOP) medido através de ecografia transperineal têm sido utilizados para avaliar a descida do polo cefálico durante o segundo estágio do trabalho de parto. O objetivo do nosso trabalho foi avaliar se o AOP se correlaciona com a MHM no segundo estágio do trabalho de parto. Método: Conduzimos um estudo observacional e prospectivo. Incluímos mulheres com gravidez unifetal com feto em apresentação cefálica, no segundo estágio do trabalho de parto. O AOP foi medido imediatamente após a manobra de Mueller-Hillis. Foi construída uma curva ROC (receiver-operating characteristics) para determinar o melhor AOP para a identificação de uma manobra positiva. Um valor p inferior a 0,05 foi considerado estatisticamente significativo. Resultados: Cento e sessenta e seis mulheres (166) foram incluídas no estudo, e em 81,3% (n=135) a MHM foi positiva. A mediana do AOP foi de 143º (106º a 210º). A área abaixo da curva para a previsão de uma manobra positiva foi 0,619 (p=0,040). Derivado da curva ROC, um AOP de 138,5º teve o melhor desempenho diagnóstico para a identificação de uma MHM positiva (especificidade de 65% e sensibilidade de 67%). Conclusão: Um AOP de 138º parece estar associado com uma MHM positiva no segundo estágio de trabalho de parto.

Pattern of Obstetrical Emergencies and Fetal Outcomes in a Tertiary Care Center.

Introduction: Th ere is increasing awareness and facilities provided by various government and non government organizations regarding antenatal care and safe delivery practices but it is still a public health concern due to high maternal and perinatal mortality. Th e aims of present study is to assess the availability of manpower which provided services to the mothers in the peripheries, role of demographic characteristics, educational status, common pregnancy complications and there maternal and fetal outcome along with the hospital stay. Material and Methods: It was a retrospective study carried out in the Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College. All the patients who were admitted through casualty were analysed with respect to Age, parity, Socioeconomic status, antenatal check-up, reason for referral from periphery, maternal and fetal condition at the time of admission, mode of delivery, maternal and fetal outcome along with NICU admission & hospital stay. Result: It has been observed that most of the patients with poor obstetrical outcome are multiparous or grand multiparous with low socio economic status not receiving any antenatal care. Th e common obstetrical emergencies came out were PIH (18%), obstructed labor (10.3%) followed by APH (8.2%), fetal mal-presentation (7.5%) and anemia (7.2%). Conclusion: Illiteracy and ignorance of female regarding healthcare requirements came out to be a major contributor of poor pregnancy outcome. Early diagnosis and management of high risk pregnancies is one of the measures which can reduce poor pregnancy outcomes. It is to be emphasized that majority of the maternal death from pregnancy are preventable by sample priority intervention. Co-ordination between healthcare providers at gross root level to tertiary care centre is the need of time. Health care providers at PHC and CHC levels should have adequate knowledge of antenatal requirements and importance of immunization. Th ere must be referral of high risk cases for their early and timely management. Th ere must be adequate transport facility and systematic referral system as well as provision of immediate management of referred cases at tertiary care centre. So it is high time for urgent strategic planning and investment for upgrading eff ective obstetric and neonatal care.

Alagille syndrome and a JAG1 mutation: 41 cases of experience at a single center / 소아과

PURPOSE: Alagille syndrome is a complex hereditary disorder that is associated with cardiac, hepatic, skeletal, ocular, and facial abnormalities. Mutations in the Notch signaling pathway, such as in JAG1 and NOTCH2, play a key role in embryonic development. A cardiac or hepatic presentation is a critical factor for determining the prognosis. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of 41 patients with Alagille syndrome or a JAG1 mutation between 1983 and 2013. RESULTS: The first presentations were jaundice, murmur, cyanosis, and small bowel obstruction at a median age of 1.0 months (range, 0-24 months). The JAG1 mutation was found in 27 of the 28 genetically-tested patients. Cardiovascular anomalies were identified in 36 patients, chronic cholestasis was identified in 34, and liver transplantation was performed in 9. There was no significant correlation between the severity of the liver and cardiac diseases. The most common cardiovascular anomaly was peripheral pulmonary stenosis (83.3%), with 13 patients having significant hemodynamic derangement and 12 undergoing surgical repair. A total bilirubin level of >15 mg/dL with a complex surgical procedure increased the surgical mortality (P=0.022). Eight patients died after a median period of 2.67 years (range, 0.33-15 years). The groups with fetal presentation and with combined severe liver and heart disease had the poorest survival (P<0.001). CONCLUSION: The group with combined severe liver and heart disease had the poorest survival, and a multidisciplinary approach is necessary to improve the outcome.

Factors That Affect the Rehabilitation Duration in Patients With Congenital Muscular Torticollis

OBJECTIVE: To determine which factors affect the rehabilitation duration in patients with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) and to predict the duration of rehabilitation and prognosis. METHODS: One hundred and eighteen patients (79 males and 39 females) who were diagnosed with CMT and received physical therapy were enrolled in this study. We retrospectively reviewed the information in terms of sex, gestational age, birth weight, methods of delivery, fetal presentation, age at diagnosis, the affected sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle site, SCM muscle thickness, ratio of muscle thickness on the affected side to that on the unaffected side (called the 'abnormal/normal [A/N] ratio'), and range of motion for cervical rotation and side bending. RESULTS: The SCM muscle thickness and A/N ratio had a positive linear relationship with the rehabilitation duration. Patients who were in the breech position needed longer rehabilitation. The birth weight and age at diagnosis were negatively correlated with the rehabilitation duration. However, the cervical range of motion, mass site, sex, gestational age, and methods of delivery were not correlated with the rehabilitation duration. CONCLUSION: Patients with a thicker SCM, lower birth weight, and history of breech delivery had a longer rehabilitation duration.

Prevalence et facteurs de risque des presentations dystociques aux cliniques universitaires de Kisangani

Introduction : La decouverte d'une presentation dystocique reste toujours une situation angoissante et pour le praticien et pour la gestante ainsi que son entourage. C'est dans cet optique que nous avons voulu determiner leur frequence; leurs facteurs de risque ainsi que le risques qui leurs sont associes dans nos milieux. Materiel et Methode : nous avons mene une etude retrospective aux cliniques universitaires de Kisangani. Pour determiner les facteurs de risque des presentations dystociques et les risques qui leurs sont associes; nous avons compare les cas des presentations dystociques a ceux des cephaliques de sommet. Resultats : La frequence des presentations dystociques etait de 6;5 avec le siege representant 5;2 et la transversale 1;3. Les facteurs de risque retrouves etaient le non suivi des CPN (Fisher exact=0;0148); la grossesse gemellaire (Fisher exact=0;0194); un exces de liquide amniotique ou l'hydramnios (Fisher exact=0;0118) et une insertion basse du placenta (Fisher exact=0;0101). L'accouchement par siege etait associe au faible score d'APGAR a la 5e minute (Fisher exact=0;0480). Conclusion : Cette etude revele que la frequence des presentations dystociques reste elevee dans nos milieux et que certains de leurs facteurs de risque retrouves doivent etre pris en compte dans la surveillance de la grossesse. Il est donc capital pour les praticiens de les connaitre pour pouvoir prendre des decisions a temps pour le bon pronostic de la grossesse

Placenta Praevia at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital; Sokoto: A 5-Year Review

Background : Placenta praevia is one of the most acute life-threatening obstetric emergencies. Its prompt management has been advocated to prevent associated morbidity and mortality. This study determines the incidence; risk factors; presentation; and maternal/fetal morbidity and mortality associated with placenta praevia in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital; Sokoto. Materials and Methods : In this retrospective study; case notes of patients' that had placenta praevia from January 1; 2003 to December 31; 2007 were retrieved. Relevant data were extracted and analyzed using the Epi-info Version 3.5.1 statistical package. Results : The incidence of placenta praevia was 0.84. Grand multiparous women (50.0) were more affected than multiparous women (42.7). Majority (46.9) presented with vaginal bleeding after 28 weeks of gestation. The Major type of placenta paevia (77.1) occurred more than the Minor variety (22.9). The most common risk factor was previous abortion (18.75) while anemia (7.3while anemia (7.3) was the most common complication.) were delivered by Caesarean section. There was one (1.0) maternal mortality and 12 (12.5) perinatal deaths. Conclusions : Placenta praevia has a low incidence in the study population; is mainly of the Major type with identifiable risk factors and occur mainly in the 21-30 years age group and multiparous women. The major modes of presentations are vaginal bleeding and threatened abortion. Though maternal mortality is low perinatal mortality is high

A single blinded randomized clinical trial on the effects of oxytocin discontinuation versus continuous oxytocin infusion during the active phase of labor / Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

BACKGROUND: Oxytocin is a drug widely used for induction of labor. Despite its widespread use, data on the benefit from continuous oxytocin infusion for labor induction beyond the onset of active phase of labor are scarce. To address this, a single-blind randomized clinical trial was done comparing the course and outcome of labor of patients given continuous oxytocin versus those whose oxytocin were discontinued during the active phase of labor. METHOD: Term, singleton primigravid patients admitted in a tertiary hospital from January 1 to May 31, 2013 were included in the study. After careful assessment, 64 primigravids who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, (32 per group), were randomized to 2 groups, Group 1 (received continuous oxytocin infusion) and Group 2 oxytocin was discontinued during the active phase of labor). Analysis of data collected was done using SPSS software version 17, student T test, Chi square tests, z test of proportion were used. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference found between the two groups with regards to the outcome during the latent phase of labor as well as the second stage of labor. However, there was significant difference in the duration of the active phase of labor among patients from Group 1 (those given continuous oxytocin). In terms of mode of delivery, there was no statistically significant difference between 2 groups. Some of the patients from both groups eventually required abdominal delivery, this outcome was found to be not statistically significant. The neonatal outcome in terms of APGAR score, clearance given to be roomed-in immediately and the need for antibiotics were also found to be not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: In this study, results show that discontinuing oxytocin during active phase of labor does not increase the abdominal delivery rate, affect labor and fetal outcomes.

Breech presentation

To determine the frequency of breech presentation at term. Cross sectional study. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecoogy, Unit-III, Nishtar Hospital, Multan. June 2010 to May 2011. This study was carried out in women with the age group 0-40 years. Breech presentation at term [37-41 completed weeks]. The frequency of breech presentation at term was found to be 6.2%. 91% [215] of the patients were delivered by caesarean section and 9% [20] were delivered vaginally. Placenta previa and multiple pregnancy 8.51% each, congenital anomalies 4.25% and in 16.17% of the patients, no obvious cause was found. It is concluded from the study that the frequency of the breech presentation at term increased

Escolha da melhor via de parto para o feto prematuro em apresentação cefálica / Choice of the best mode of delivery for the preterm fetus in cephalic presentation

A prematuridade é um dos maiores problemas da obstetrícia contemporânea. Possui etiologia multifatorial e sua incidência se mantém elevada em todo o mundo apesar das propostas terapêuticas e assistenciais. A escolha da melhor via de parto para o nascituro pré-termo é um dos aspectos fundamentais para a obtenção de melhores resultados neonatais. O objetivo desta revisão foi avaliar a escolha da melhor via de parto para o feto prematuro em apresentação cefálica. Artigos observacionais e de revisão sistemática mostraram-se polêmicos, suferindo a necessidade de novos estudos com metodologia prospectiva. Concluímos que a cesariana não deve ser recomendada como estratégia benéfica rotineira para esses fetos com vistas a diminuir morbidade e mortalidade neonatais na ausência de outras indicações obstétricas para a realização do parto por via alta.

Prematuriry is one of the biggest problems of the contemporary obstetrics. It has multifactor etiology and its incidence remains high incidence all over the world despite proposals of assistance and therapeutics. Choosing the best mode of delivery for the premature infant is a fundamental aspect to reach the best neonatal results. The objective of this review was to evaluate the choice of the best mode of delivery for the preterm vertex fetuses. Observational articles and systematic reviews proved to be con troversial, suggesting the need for further studies using prospective methodology. We have come to the conclusion that cesarean section should not be recommended as routine beneficial strategy for these fetuses, aiming at reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality, in the absence of other obstetric indications for this mode of delivery.