background: preterm labor is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality so it may be necessary to administer tocolytics for treatment of it. objective: the aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of magnesium sulfate and nifedipine in the management of preterm labor. materials and methods: 100 women with documented preterm labor were randomly assigned to receive magnes...

background: patients with arrested preterm labor (ptl) are at increased risk for recurrence of preterm birth (ptb). maintenance tocolysis after arrest of acute ptl is of questionable value. the objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of 200 mg vaginal progesterone in order to prevent ptb in women with episodes of threatened ptl. materials and methods: this is a randomized double bl...

BACKGROUND Acute abdomen in advanced pregnancy is one of the most challenging surgical situations. In life-threatening situations, despite optimal management, foetus distress and preterm delivery may occur. Although laparostomy is a useful treatment of abdominal sepsis, its successful management has not been reported previously in pregnant women. CASE 30-year-old woman at 23 week of pregnancy...