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Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

https://read.qxmd.com/read/36944552/economic-cost-of-secondary-postpartum-haemorrhage-a-case-control-study-at-a-tertiary-hospital-in-australia
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Nicole Young, Julie Quinlivan, Rachael Fox, Jess Anderson, Laura Davis, Samantha S Mooney
BACKGROUND: Secondary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a condition which affects 0.2-3.0% of women. Despite its impact on maternal morbidity, there is a lack of understanding of the cost burden of disease. AIMS: To determine the economic cost of secondary PPH in the postpartum period, compared to the costs for women without this diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data were prospectively collected on a cohort of 97 women who presented with secondary PPH to the emergency department (ED) between July 2020 and February 2021...
March 21, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36898674/clinical-practice-guidelines-for-intrapartum-cardiotocography-interpretation-a-systematic-review
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REVIEW
James Brown, Dhusyanthy Kanagaretnam, Monica Zen
BACKGROUND: Clinical practice guidelines on intrapartum cardiotocography (CTG) interpretation provide structured tools to detect fetal hypoxia. Despite frequent use of different guidelines, little is known about their comparable consistency. We sought to appraise guidelines relevant to intrapartum CTG interpretation and summarise consensus and non-consensus recommendations. AIMS: To compare existing intrapartum CTG interpretation guidelines. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We searched PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, guideline databases and websites of guideline development institutions using terms 'cardiotocography', 'electronic fetal/foetal monitoring', and 'guideline' or equivalent term...
March 10, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36883608/familial-hypercholesterolaemia-in-pregnancy-australian-case-series-and-review
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mary Nangrahary, Dorothy F Graham, Jing Pang, Wendy Barnett, Gerald F Watts
BACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is associated with a significant increase in the risk of premature coronary artery disease. Pregnancy is likely a vulnerable time for atherosclerosis progression, with a physiological rise in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) further exaggerated by the discontinuation of cholesterol-lowering therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review was undertaken of 13 women with familial hypercholesterolemia who were managed during pregnancy between 2007 and 2021 by a multidisciplinary team following individualised risk assessment...
March 8, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36866618/the-effectiveness-of-continuous-positive-airway-pressure-for-treating-obstructive-sleep-apnoea-in-pregnancy-a-systematic-review
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REVIEW
Rachael Nugent, Amanda Wee, Lauren Kearney, Caroline de Costa
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) occurs in 15-20% of pregnant women living with obesity. As global obesity prevalence increases, OSA in pregnancy is concurrently increasing, yet remains under-diagnosed. The effects of treating OSA in pregnancy are under-investigated. AIM: A systematic review was conducted to determine whether treating pregnant women with OSA using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) will improve maternal or fetal outcomes, compared with no treatment or delayed treatment...
March 3, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36859806/subgroup-effects-should-be-examined-using-both-relative-and-absolute-effect-measures
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Peter Socha, Sam Harper, Jennifer A Hutcheon
Treatment effects can be measured on the relative scale (eg, risk ratios, odds ratios) or the absolute scale (eg, risk differences). If the baseline risk of an outcome is different between subgroups, the effect of the treatment will differ between subgroups on at least one scale (relative, absolute, or both). We illustrate this using two examples from the literature where only relative effects were estimated, but conclusions about subgroup differences would likely have changed had absolute effects also been considered...
March 1, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36789734/mifepristone-priming-and-subsequent-misoprostol-for-second-trimester-medical-abortion-in-women-with-previous-caesarean-delivery
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jan E Dickinson, Dorota A Doherty
AIMS: To assess clinical outcomes and complications in women with ≥1 prior caesarean delivery (CS) during mid-pregnancy medical abortion with misoprostol following mifepristone priming. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of abortions at 13-28 weeks gestation using sequential mifepristone and misoprostol at a single centre from 1/2008-12/2018. Procedural outcomes were compared between cases with no prior CS, one prior and ≥2 prior CS...
February 15, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36789730/safety-of-performing-classical-versus-low-transverse-caesarean-sections-in-extremely-preterm-and-very-preterm-births-maternal-and-neonatal-complications
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Max C Lau, Keisuke Tanaka, Akwasi Amoako, Thangeswaran Rudra
AIMS: Improved survivability of extremely preterm infants has led to increased rates of caesarean sections. Short-term maternal and neonatal risks of classical caesarean sections (CCS) in the context of extreme prematurity remain unclear. The aim was to examine maternal and neonatal complications associated with CCSs versus low transverse caesarean sections (LTCS) at extremely preterm (23 0/7-27 6/7 weeks) and very preterm gestational ages (28 0/7-31 6/7 weeks). METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital, Queensland, Australia between 2016 and 2020...
February 15, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36785489/mainstream-genetic-testing-for-high-grade-ovarian-tubal-and-peritoneal-cancers-a-tertiary-referral-centre-experience
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Shweta Srinivasa, Michelle Bowman, Leanna Titterton, Paul Harnett, Alison Brand, Judy Kirk, Abiramy Ragunathan
BACKGROUND: Fifteen percent of ovarian, tubal, and peritoneal (OTP) invasive epithelial cancers are linked to an underlying heritable pathogenic variant (PV) in the BRCA1/2 cancer susceptibility genes. Identifying a PV has management implications for an affected individual and relatives. Cancer team-facilitated genetic testing (mainstreaming) aims to provide equitable systematic access to genetic testing for appropriate patients. AIM: To evaluate a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)-led mainstream germline genetic testing program for OTP cancer at a tertiary referral centre...
February 13, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36752049/azithromycin-treatment-for-short-cervix-with-or-without-amniotic-fluid-sludge-a-matched-cohort-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Michelle L Giles, Sushena Krishnaswamy, Manogna Metlapalli, Alina Roman, Wallace Jin, Wentao Li, Ben W Mol, Penelope Sheehan, Joanne Said
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth (PTB) is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. A shortened cervix is a recognised risk factor for PTB, and amniotic fluid sludge (AFS) diagnosed on ultrasound may be suggestive of underlying inflammation or infection. AIMS: The aim is to determine if azithromycin, administered in cases of a shortened cervix, results in prolongation of gestation with improvements in neonatal outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective cohort study at three tertiary maternity services in Melbourne, Australia, between 2015 and 2020...
February 8, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36722334/cytomegalovirus-serological-screening-at-the-first-antenatal-visit-a-tertiary-centre-audit-of-general-practitioner-practices-and-maternal-seroprevalence
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ignatius Patrick Rudd, Melvin Barrientos Marzan, Lisa Hui
Little is published on cytomegalovirus (CMV) serological screening at the first antenatal visit or the contemporary CMV seroprevalence rates among the Australian pregnant population. We performed a retrospective analysis of public hospital births in a major tertiary centre (n = 840) over a two month period. We found that 13.6% (95% confidence interval (CI) 11.4-16.1%) of women had been screened for CMV at their first antenatal visit with their general practitioner. Of these, 43.0% (95% CI 34...
February 1, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36717966/my-baby-s-movements-an-assessment-of-the-effectiveness-of-the-my-baby-s-movements-phone-program-in-reducing-late-gestation-stillbirth-rates
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sarah Skalecki, Harriet Lawford, Glenn Gardener, Michael Coory, Billie Bradford, Kara Warrilow, Aleena M Wojcieszek, Tionie Newth, Megan Weller, Joanne M Said, Fran M Boyle, Christine East, Adrienne Gordon, Philippa Middleton, David Ellwood, Vicki Flenady
BACKGROUND: Delayed reporting of decreased fetal movements (DFM) could represent a missed opportunity to prevent stillbirth. Mobile phone applications (apps) have the potential to improve maternal awareness and reporting of DFM and contribute to stillbirth prevention. AIMS: To evaluate the effectiveness of the My Baby's Movements (MBM) app on late-gestation stillbirth rates. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The MBM trial evaluated a multifaceted fetal movements awareness package across 26 maternity services in Australia and New Zealand between 2016 and 2019...
January 30, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36695433/staged-treatment-of-placenta-accreta-spectrum-a-combined-surgical-and-radiological-approach
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Simon West, Amy Martin, Ross Copping, Greg Gard, Richard Maher, Sean Seeho
BACKGROUND: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a rare but serious complication of pregnancy. AIMS: The aim of this study was to determine maternal and neonatal outcomes following a combined surgical and interventional radiology (IR) approach to managing PAS, and the risks associated with this technique. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Retrospective cohort study of all cases of PAS in a tertiary maternity centre between January 2001 and July 2020. Women who underwent caesarean hysterectomy for histologically confirmed PAS with a staged surgical and IR approach were compared with those who underwent caesarean hysterectomy without IR...
January 25, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36691911/cannabis-for-endometriosis-related-pain-and-symptoms-it-s-high-time-that-we-see-this-as-a-legitimate-treatment
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mike Armour, Justin Sinclair
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
January 24, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36593728/-the-other-side-of-the-table%C3%A2-early-career-gynaecological-oncologists-transition-from-trainee-to-trainer
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Archana Rao, Julian A Smith, Debra Nestel
BACKGROUND: The transition to consultant practice represents an important transition from the role of trainee to trainer. We used the theoretical framework of Threshold Concepts to better understand this transition by analysing data from a broader qualitative study examining the experience of early career Certified Gynaecological Oncologists (CGOs) in Australia and New Zealand. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with CGOs of <5 years consultant experience...
January 2, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36788708/effects-of-endometriosis-on-in-vitro-fertilisation-myth-or-reality
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EDITORIAL
Hayden Anthony Homer
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
February 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36788707/response-to-editorial-on-elective-caesarean-section
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LETTER
Glenn Blanchette
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
February 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36529142/a-decade-of-non-invasive-prenatal-screening-in-australia-national-impact-on-prenatal-screening-and-diagnostic-testing
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Lisa Hui, Jane Halliday
Prenatal screening for aneuploidy has undergone immense changes over the past two decades. In 2013 cell-free DNA-based non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) became a new self-funded option primarily for Down syndrome screening, but also other aneuploidies and genetic conditions. The numbers of Medicare item claims for prenatal diagnostic procedures have halved since the introduction of NIPT, while billings for serum screening fell by 40% over the same period, on a background of steady births. Australia is now observing historically low rates of prenatal diagnostic testing...
December 18, 2022: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36529139/attitudes-and-practices-associated-with-pubic-hair-grooming-behaviours-a-cross-sectional-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Rebecca Deans, Cathy Kexin Cui, Catherine Tam, Ana Beatrice L Coronel, Gabriela Rosa, Brigitte Gerstl
BACKGROUND: Female pubic hair grooming (PHG) habits have changed in the last 20 years. Most studies present findings around female PHG attitudes, practices, and behaviours, lacking data on male attitudes and practices. AIMS: We explored the attitudes and practices of PHG from male and female perspectives. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional convenience survey was conducted online with 1560 male and female young adult participants aged 18 to 25 years...
December 18, 2022: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36529131/accurate-identification-and-documentation-of-first-nations-women-and-babies-attending-maternity-services-how-can-we-close-the-gap-if-we-can-t-get-this-right
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Fiona E McLardie-Hore, Helen L McLachlan, Michelle S Newton, Gina Bundle, Tanya Druce, Marika Jackomos, Della A Forster
BACKGROUND: Policies and strategies addressing the health inequities experienced by First Nations peoples are critical to ensuring the gap in outcomes between First Nations and non-Indigenous peoples is closed. The identification of First Nations peoples is vital to enable the delivery of culturally safe and sensitive health care. Complete and accurate health data are essential for funding and evaluation of such initiatives. AIMS: To describe the processes used and accuracy of identification and documentation of First Nations mothers and babies during the period of the implementation of a culturally responsive caseload model of maternity care at three major metropolitan maternity services in Melbourne, Australia...
December 18, 2022: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36502275/outcomes-of-higher-order-multiple-pregnancies-in-an-australian-setting
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Shian-Li Wong, Sandra Emerson, Nadiah Jamaludin, Melissa H Y Chang, Alec Welsh
BACKGROUND: Higher-order multiple (HOM) pregnancies are associated with significant maternal and neonatal morbidity, especially consequent to preterm birth. Multi-fetal pregnancy reduction (MFPR) may be provided, though its benefits in prolonging gestation and improving neonatal outcomes must be weighed against its risks. AIMS: The aim was to compare outcomes of HOM pregnancies where expectant management was chosen (EM) with those where MFPR was provided. METHODS: The method involved a retrospective study of HOM pregnancies referred to a single quaternary hospital between 2007 and 2016...
December 10, 2022: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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