Abominopelvic inspection during nonemergent laparoscopic procedures: Who looks?

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to determine whether surgeons and gynecologists inspect the entire abdomen/pelvis at the time of nonemergent laparoscopic surgery. Any documentation of the pelvic structures from cholecystectomy operative notes or the upper abdomen from tubal ligation operative notes is determined to be positive for abdominopelvic surveillance.

Analysis, Laparoscopic surgery, Gynecologists, Pelvic muscles

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Racial and ethnic disparities in preterm birth: The role of stressful life events

Article Abstract:

Investigating the racial-ethnic disparities in stressful life events before and during pregnancy and to assess the relationship between stressful life events and racial-ethnic disparities in preterm birth. It shows the significant racial-ethnic disparities in the experience of stressful life events before and during pregnancy.

International Affairs, Racial Oppression, Influence, Premature birth, Race discrimination, Multiculturalism

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Placement of a temporary vena cava filter during labor

Article Abstract:

A description of a case pertaining to a 21 year old pregnant patient who was fitted with a vena cava filter during early labor. Few days later a vaginal delivery was accomplished without any incident and the vena cava was successfully removed.

United States, Case studies, Prevention, Pulmonary embolism, Thrombosis, Deep vein, Deep vein thrombosis, Vena cava, Venae cavae

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