Background The long-term effects of vaginal delivery, parity, and pregnancy on the pelvic
floor remain uncertain and controversial issues. In comparison with studies using self …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of immediate compared with delayed (6
weeks) postpartum etonogestrel implant insertion in preventing future unintended …

The caesarean section rate has continued to increase in most industrialised countries, which
raises a number of economic concerns. This review provides an overview of the health …

Background In recent decades we have observed a remarkable increase in the rate of
caesarean section (CS) in both developed and develo** countries, especially in China …

Intraoperative cell salvage is recommended for blood conservation in cases of anticipated
extreme blood loss, and reduces the need for allogeneic blood transfusion after cesarean …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate cumulative risks of morbidity associated with the choice of elective
cesarean delivery for a first delivery. METHODS: A decision analytic model was designed to …

O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma análise de custo-efetividade do parto vaginal
espontâneo comparado à cesariana eletiva, sem indicação clínica, para gestantes de risco …

In 1985, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a seminal report about the ideal
rates for caesarean delivery and concluded with the following statement: BThere is no …

A significant proportion of cesarean deliveries in Taiwan were without medical indications
and/or on maternal request. The purpose of this study was to understand the decision …

Purpose To examine the effects of percutaneous breast biopsy on short-term quality of life.
Materials and Methods The institutional review board approved this HIPAA-compliant …