Showing 521-540 of 589 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Pregnancy and childbirth 
- Surgical treatment for tubal disease in women due to undergo in vitro fertilisation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2009
Tubal disease, and particularly hydrosalpinx, has a detrimental effect on the outcome of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). Performing a surgical intervention such as salpingectomy, tubal occlusion, aspiration of the hydrosalpinx fluid, or salpingostomy, prior
- Surgical versus medical methods for second trimester induced abortion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Apr-2008
Determining the optimal method of performing second-trimester abortions is important, since they account for a disproportionate amount of abortion-related morbidity and mortality.
- Symphysial fundal height (SFH) measurement in pregnancy for detecting abnormal fetal growth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2015
Symphysis fundal height (SFH) measurement is commonly practiced primarily to detect fetal intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Undiagnosed IUGR may lead to fetal death as well as increase perinatal mortality and morbidity.
- Symphysiotomy for feto-pelvic disproportion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Aug-2012
Symphysiotomy is an operation in which the fibres of the pubic symphysis are partially divided to allow separation of the joint and thus enlargement of the pelvic dimensions during childbirth. It is performed with local analgesia and does not require an o
- Symphysis-fundal height measurement in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
In many settings, symphysis-fundal height measurement has replaced clinical assessment of fetal size by abdominal palpation because the latter has been reported to perform poorly.
- Technique modifications for reducing the risks from amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jul-2012
Currently, the techniques for amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) tend to be described in local and national guidelines, but certain aspects, including the choice of instruments, is predominantly based upon the operator's personal preference
- Techniques and materials for closure of the abdominal wall in caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
There is a variety of techniques for closing the abdominal wall during caesarean section. Some methods may be better in terms of postoperative recovery and other important outcomes.
- Techniques and materials for skin closure in caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2012
Caesarean section is a common operation with no agreed upon standard regarding certain operative techniques or materials to use. With regard to skin closure, the skin incision can be re-approximated by a subcuticular suture immediately below the skin laye
- Techniques for assisting difficult delivery at caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jan-2016
Caesarean section involves making an incision in the woman's abdomen and cutting through the uterine muscle. The baby is then delivered through that incision. Difficult caesarean birth may result in injury for the infant or complications for the mother. M
- Techniques for caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Aug-2012
Rates of caesarean section (CS) have been rising globally. It is important to use the most effective and safe technique.
- Techniques for preventing hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2010
Maternal hypotension, the most frequent complication of spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section, can be associated with severe nausea or vomiting which can pose serious risks to the mother (unconsciousness, pulmonary aspiration) and baby (hypoxia, acidos
- Techniques for surgical retrieval of sperm prior to intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for azoospermia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Nov-2008
Azoospermia, the absence of sperm in ejaculated semen, is the most severe form of male-factor infertility and is present in approximately 5% of all investigated infertile couples. The advent of intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has transformed trea
- Techniques for the interruption of tubal patency for female sterilisation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2015
This is an update of a review that was first published in 2002. Female sterilisation is the most popular contraceptive method worldwide. Several techniques exist for interrupting the patency of fallopian tubes, including cutting and tying the tubes, damag
- Techniques of intrauterine fetal transfusion for women with red-cell isoimmunisation for improving health outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jul-2012
Red-cell alloimmunisation can occur when there are incompatibilities between a woman's blood type and that of her unborn baby. This can cause the baby to become anaemic (low red blood cell count), which may require treatment during the pregnancy by blood
- Terbutaline pump maintenance therapy after threatened preterm labor for preventing preterm birth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Mar-2014
This review has been updated by a new team. The new review title is:Chawanpaiboon S, Laopaiboon M, Lumbiganon P, Sangkomkamhang US, Dowswell T. Terbutaline pump maintenance therapy after threatened preterm labour for reducing adverse neonatal outcomes. Co
- Therapeutic ultrasound for postpartum perineal pain and dyspareunia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2009
Proponents of therapeutic ultrasound suggest it can decrease pain by resolution of inflammation processes and reducing the pressure on pain sensitive structures by haematoma and oedema.
- Third trimester antiviral prophylaxis for preventing maternal genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) recurrences and neonatal infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Feb-2008
Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is one of the most common viral sexually transmitted infections. The majority of women with genital herpes will have a recurrence during pregnancy. Transmission of the virus from mother to fetus typically occur
- Thyrotropin-releasing hormone added to corticosteroids for women at risk of preterm birth for preventing neonatal respiratory disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Nov-2013
Thyrotropin-releasing hormones (TRH) added to prenatal corticosteroids has been suggested as a way to further reduce breathing problems and neonatal lung disease in infants born preterm.
- Tight control of mild-moderate pre-existing or non-proteinuric gestational hypertension
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jun-2011
The question of the target blood pressure in pregnant women with mild-moderate hypertension continues to be an area of debate.
- Timing of prophylactic uterotonics for the third stage of labour after vaginal birth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jun-2010
Administration of the uterotonic drugs is one of the main components of the active management of the third stage of labour. The timing of uterotonics varies considerably across the globe and it may have significant implications on the well-being of the mo
