Browsing Research Articles (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) by Title

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    • Abrupt fall in the fetal heart rate during labour 

      Odendaal, H. J.; Van der Merwe, J. V. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1976-11)
      Cardiotocograms of 6044 patients in labour were examined for evidence of an abrupt fall in the fetal heart rate. The latter was defined as a deceleration of at least 50 beats within 3 minutes, without a demonstration of ...

    • Acceleration patterns of the fetal heart rate before and during labour 

      Odendaal, H. J.; Sandenbergh, H. A. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1977-12)
      In infants in whom accelerations of the fetal heart rate were present during the first stage of labour, the incidence of low Apgar scores was significantly less than in those in whom accelerations were not present. Absence ...

    • Acetylated fetal haemoglobin in neonates born to mothers with established and gestational diabetes 

      MacFarlane, C. M.; Tsakalakos, N.; Taljaard, J. J. F. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1985-10)
      Birth weight ratios (BWRs) and cord blood C-peptide values were significantly higher in neonates born to mothers with well-controlled gestational diabetes (GD) than in those born to mothers with well-controlled established ...

    • Acute appendicitis in pregnancy 

      Rosemann, G. W. E. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1975)
      Acute appendicitis in pregnancy and its treatment are reviewed. Six cases are described. Early surgery is recommended and a conservative watchfulness for more than 4 to 6 hours is condemned.

    • Adenocarcinoma of the stomach in pregnancy - Ultrasonographic diagnosis: A case report 

      Muller, L. M. M. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1987-04)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ultrasonographic findings in a rare case of adenocarcinoma of the stomach in pregnancy are described. The patient presented with hyperemesis gravidarum in the second trimester.

    • Adult circumcision in the prevention of HIV/AIDS 

      Goldstuck, Norman D. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-01)
      No abstract.

    • 'n Analise van sitogenetiese studies op 2 334 pasiente 

      Retief, A. E.; Kotze, G. M.; Fox, M. F.; Venter, P. A.; Van Zyl, J. A.; Van Niekerk, W. A. (HMPG, 1979-06)
      The chromosome results of a series of 2 334 patients referred for cytogenetic analysis during 1966-1977 were tabulated by computer. The patients were grouped according to indications for referral, the main indications being ...

    • The antenatal ultrasonographic detection of the Holt-Oram syndrome 

      Muller, L. M.; De Jong, G.; Van Heerden, K. M. M. (Health and Medical Publishing Group -- HMPG, 1985-08)
      The Holt-Oram syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease with 100% penetrance. No correlation exists between the maternal clinical expression and that of the affected offspring. The syndrome includes a wide range of cardiac ...

    • Are women with history of pre-eclampsia starting a new pregnancy in good nutritional status in South Africa and Zimbabwe? 

      Cormick, Gabriela; Betran, Ana Pilar; Harbron, Janetta; Dannemann Purnat, Tina; Parker, Catherine; Hall, David; Seuc, Armando H.; Roberts, James M.; Belizan, Jose M.; Hofmeyr, G. Justus (BioMed Central, 2018-06-15)
      Background: Maternal nutritional status before and during pregnancy is an important contributor to pregnancy outcomes and early child health. The aim of this study was to describe the preconceptional nutritional status ...

    • Assisted reproduction in the HIV-serodiscordant couple 

      Nosarka, S.; Hoogendijk, C. F.; Siebert, T. I.; Kruger, T. F. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2007-01)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: No abstract available

    • Assisted reproductive technology in South Africa : first results generated from the South African Register of Assisted Reproductive Techniques 

      Dyer, S. J.; Kruger, T. F. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2012-03)
      Objective. We present the first report from the South African Register of Assisted Reproductive Techniques. Methods. All assisted reproductive technology (ART) centres in South Africa were invited to join the register. ...

    • Barton's forceps deliveries at Paarl Hospital 

      De Villiers, V. P. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1988-02)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Experience in using Barton's forceps for mid-pelvic arrest of the fetal head in 348 cases has proved that this instrument is both easy to apply and safe for the baby, provided rigid adherence to safety ...

    • Bereaved mothers' attitudes regarding autopsy of their stillborn baby 

      Human, M.; Goldstein, R. D.; Groenewald, C. A.; Kinney, H. C.; Odendaal, H. J. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2017-12)
      Background. Here we present additional information from the Safe Passage Study, where the effect of alcohol exposure during pregnancy on sudden infant death syndrome and stillbirth was investigated. Objective. To explore ...

    • Blaasnekinkompetensie by die vrou 

      Louw, N. S.; De Klerk, J. N. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1981-08)
      Bladder neck incompetence is responsible for 15,5% of true anatomical defects that cause stress incontinence in the female. Confirmation of the diagnosis of this condition, as well as a new surgical technique for the repair ...

    • C-reactive protein levels in ectopic pregnancy, pelvic infection and carcinoma of the cervix 

      Theron, G. B.; Shepherd, E. G. S.; Strachan, A. F. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1986-05)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The value of C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in the differential diagnosis of pelvic infection and ectopic pregnancy, in the staging of carcinoma of the cervix, and after necrotizing irradiation for tumour ...

    • Caesarean section - etymology and early history 

      Van Dongen, Pieter Willem J. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2009-09)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The expression caesarean section (CS) is most probably creative etymology and not derived from the CS allegedly performed on the mother of Julius Caesar. Mythology and legends emphasise the importance of ...

    • A centile chart for birth weight for an urban population of the Western Cape 

      Theron, G. B.; Thompson, M. L. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1995-12)
      Evidence from large epidemiological studies has supported concern that being born light for gestational age (LiGA) may be detrimental. The incidence of LiGA babies is an important indicator of the health of women of ...

    • A centile chart for fetal weight for gestational ages 24 - 27 weeks 

      Theron, G. B.; Geerts, L.; Thompson, M. L.; Theron, A. M. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2008)
      The centile chart currently in use for Western Cape birth weight for gestational age covers a gestational age range from 28 to 42 weeks. Advances in maternal, fetal and neonatal medicine allow interventions prior to ...

    • Cervical cancer prevention in South Africa : HPV vaccination and screening both essential to achieve and maintain a reduction in incidence 

      Botha, M. H.; Richter, K. L. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2015)
      Cervical cancer rates remain high in South Africa, despite a cytology-based national screening programme. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an important intervention that will benefit the younger generation. A ...

    • Chromosome 22q11 in a Xhosa schizophrenia population 

      Koen, Liezl; Niehaus, Dana J. H.; Wright, Galen; Warnich, Louise; De Jong, Greetje; Emsley, Robin A.; Mall, Sumaya (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2012-03)
      Chromosome 22q11 aberrations substantially increase the risk for developing schizophrenia. Although micro-deletions in this region have been extensively investigated in different populations across the world, little is ...