BACKGROUND: The population of women undergoing abdominal myomectomy for symptomatic large fibroid uterus is unique. We seek to characterize the timing, risk factors as well as the presenting symptoms which led patients to undergo repeat sur…
BACKGROUND: To determine whether oral norethindrone acetate is superior to combined oral contraceptives (OCP) in delaying menstruation and preventing breakthrough bleeding when started late in the cycle. METHODS: This article comprises of …
BACKGROUND/AIMS: To evaluate the intraoperative findings and corresponding histopathology associated with appendectomies performed during benign gynecological surgery. METHODS: Retrospective case series. RESULTS: Twenty-two appendectomies…
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of small bowel obstruction (SBO) subsequent to Essure microinsert sterilization. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: University teaching hospital. PATIENT(S): A 38-year-old woman, gravida 1, para 1, with a history o…