Managing obstetric and gynaecological emergencies.

MIDDLES Managing gynaecological emergencies with laparoscopy

A consecutive series of 49 women (50 procedures), whose conditions were haemodynamically stable, presenting with acute lower abdominal pain, pelvic tenderness, and either a urine concentration of >50 U/l 3 human chorionic gonadotrophin or a pelvic mass shown by ultrasonography were treated with operative laparoscopy under video monitoring (videopelviscopy) as an alternative to laparotomy. Ectop...

Overview of Gynaecological Emergencies

Radiological appearances of gynaecological emergencies

BACKGROUND The role of various gynaecological imaging modalities is vital in aiding clinicians to diagnose acute gynaecological disease, and can help to direct medical and surgical treatment where appropriate. It is important to interpret the imaging findings in the context of the clinical signs and patient's pregnancy status. METHODS Ultrasound and Doppler are readily available in the emerge...

Obstetric Accidents, Emergencies, and Operations

Anaesthesia for Obstetric Emergencies

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