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View article: A case of intractable pemphigoid gestationis thatwas prolonged after delivery and caused blistersin the neonate
A case of intractable pemphigoid gestationis thatwas prolonged after delivery and caused blistersin the neonate Open
AMA Matsumoto T, Umemoto N, Sato H, et al. A case of intractable pemphigoid gestationis that was prolonged after delivery and caused blisters in the neonate. Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii. 2023;…
View article: Primary aldosteronism during pregnancy: Case report and literature review
Primary aldosteronism during pregnancy: Case report and literature review Open
We present the case of a 40-year-old woman who experienced severe hypertension during her first pregnancy. Hypertension persisted after delivery, prompting admission to the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at our hospital. Examin…
View article: A Review of the Best Practice Guide 2021 for the Diagnosis and Management of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP)
A Review of the Best Practice Guide 2021 for the Diagnosis and Management of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) Open
View article: Puerperal vulvovaginal hematoma with an uncommon feeding vessel from the inferior mesenteric artery: a case report
Puerperal vulvovaginal hematoma with an uncommon feeding vessel from the inferior mesenteric artery: a case report Open
Puerperal hematoma is a serious obstetric complication. We report a case of a large puerperal hematoma with an uncommon feeding vessel originating from an inferior mesenteric artery. A 28-year-old primiparous woman was transferred to our h…
View article: Maternal and perinatal outcomes according to blood pressure levels for prehypertension: A review and meta-analysis
Maternal and perinatal outcomes according to blood pressure levels for prehypertension: A review and meta-analysis Open
Aim: This study aimed to examine whether blood pressure ≥130/80 mmHg is an appropriate reference value for hypertension in pregnant women by conducting a meta-analysis of studies reporting maternal/perinatal outcomes according to blood pre…
View article: Clinical usefulness of glycated albumin and glycated albumin-to-glycated hemoglobin ratio of gestational diabetes mellitus in late pregnancy for predicting infant complications
Clinical usefulness of glycated albumin and glycated albumin-to-glycated hemoglobin ratio of gestational diabetes mellitus in late pregnancy for predicting infant complications Open
View article: Diagnosis and management of fetal growth restriction and uteroplacental dysfunction in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in Japan: a nationwide survey by the Japan Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (JSSHP)
Diagnosis and management of fetal growth restriction and uteroplacental dysfunction in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in Japan: a nationwide survey by the Japan Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (JSSHP) Open
Aim: The definition and classification of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were revised in 2018. This study aimed to evaluate the degree to which the new definition (especially that of uteroplacental dysfunction) was accepted and unders…
View article: How to avoid unnecessary surgical treatment for neonatal small left colon syndrome
How to avoid unnecessary surgical treatment for neonatal small left colon syndrome Open
We report a case of neonatal small left colon syndrome (NSLCS) that underwent surgery. A female infant was born at 38 weeks of gestation. The mother had gestational diabetes requiring insulin therapy. The baby was admitted for respiratory …
View article: A survey on the measurement of blood pressure in pregnant women and management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by the Japan Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (JSSHP)
A survey on the measurement of blood pressure in pregnant women and management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by the Japan Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (JSSHP) Open
Aim: A questionnaire survey was conducted by the scientific committee of the Japan Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (JSSHP) to clarify whether the measurement of blood pressure in pregnant women and management of hyperten…
View article: Prophylactic laparoscopic adnexal surgery with low-pressure CO2 insufflation for ovarian cysts during the late first trimester or second trimester of pregnancy
Prophylactic laparoscopic adnexal surgery with low-pressure CO2 insufflation for ovarian cysts during the late first trimester or second trimester of pregnancy Open
The current guidelines for endoscopic management do not contraindicate laparoscopic surgery in pregnant women; a few studies have reported on this, particularly in Japan. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of prophylactic laparoscopic ad…
View article: Over-expanded lower uterine segment: a cause of intrauterine balloon tamponade failure
Over-expanded lower uterine segment: a cause of intrauterine balloon tamponade failure Open
Intrauterine balloon tamponade (IBT) is widely used for treating obstetric hemorrhage. However, only a few reports on IBT failure exist. We report a case of IBT failure caused by an over-expanded lower uterine segment (LUS). A 30-year-old …
View article: Committee for Academic Affairs JSSHP Research Award 2019 Clinical Research Hyperbaric area index, a novel method to predict outcome of patients with hypertension disorder pregnancy
Committee for Academic Affairs JSSHP Research Award 2019 Clinical Research Hyperbaric area index, a novel method to predict outcome of patients with hypertension disorder pregnancy Open
Introduction: The aim of the study was to evaluate if hyperbaric area index (HBI) can be a good predictor for adverse neonatal outcome in patients with hypertensive disorder pregnancy.
View article: Huge fetal ovarian cyst
Huge fetal ovarian cyst Open
Most fetal ovarian cysts increase in size during the late stages of pregnancy. Early treatment of a huge neonatal cyst may reduce the risk of gastrointestinal obstruction.
View article: Report of The 40th Anniversary Congress of the Japan Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (JSSHP 2019)
Report of The 40th Anniversary Congress of the Japan Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (JSSHP 2019) Open
Congress President: Kenjiro Takagi (Professor, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan)
View article: Prenatal diagnosis of fetal bowel strangulation
Prenatal diagnosis of fetal bowel strangulation Open
It is well established that the appearance of pseudocysts and polyhydramnios are typical signs indicative of fetal bowel stenosis/obstruction. However, the characteristic ultrasound findings that distinguish it from fetal bowel strangulati…
View article: Velamentous insertion of the umbilical cord in monochorionic triplet pregnancy: life-saving condition?
Velamentous insertion of the umbilical cord in monochorionic triplet pregnancy: life-saving condition? Open
A 26-year-old gravida 2 para 1 woman had a monochorionic-triamniotic (MT) triplet pregnancy that was eventually terminated by emergency caesarean section at week 31 of gestation owing to rapid changes in cervical length. She was referred t…
View article: New definition and classification of “Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP)
New definition and classification of “Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) Open
View article: Management of pregnancy complicated by ankylosing spondylitis: A case report and literature review
Management of pregnancy complicated by ankylosing spondylitis: A case report and literature review Open
Key Clinical Message Pregnancy complicated by ankylosing spondylitis is rare. Labor assistance and instrumental delivery may be difficult due to hip stiffness. Restriction in lumbar flexion may cause difficulties in administering neuraxial…
View article: Background Factors Determining the Introduction and Dosage of Insulin in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Background Factors Determining the Introduction and Dosage of Insulin in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Open
The six-divided diet was effective for blood glucose control in GDM women. A positive correlation found between the insulin dosage and body weight in the non-pregnant state suggests the importance of proper pre-pregnancy body weight contro…
View article: Intrauterine balloon tamponade for uterine artery pseudoaneurysm: Some concerns about the procedure and indications
Intrauterine balloon tamponade for uterine artery pseudoaneurysm: Some concerns about the procedure and indications Open
View article: Is marginal sinus placenta previa a mild type of placenta previa?
Is marginal sinus placenta previa a mild type of placenta previa? Open
View article: Outline of the new definition and classification of “Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP)”; a revised JSSHP statement of 2005
Outline of the new definition and classification of “Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP)”; a revised JSSHP statement of 2005 Open
View article: Cytogenetic Analysis of Spontaneous Miscarriages Using Long-Term Culturing of Chorionic Villi
Cytogenetic Analysis of Spontaneous Miscarriages Using Long-Term Culturing of Chorionic Villi Open
Spontaneous miscarriages are strongly associated with fetal chromosomal abnormalities. We sought to validate the occurrence of chromosomal abnormalities in Japanese patients with early spontaneous miscarriages using a conventional long-ter…
View article: Rapid Progression of Lung Cancer Following Emergency Caesarean Section Led to Postpartum Acute Respiratory Failure
Rapid Progression of Lung Cancer Following Emergency Caesarean Section Led to Postpartum Acute Respiratory Failure Open
Our case patient was a 38-year-old pregnant Japanese woman who underwent emergency Caesarean section because of massive vaginal bleeding due to a low-lying placenta. Immediately after delivery, she presented with rapidly progressive dyspne…
View article: Detection of Asherman’s syndrome after conservative management of placenta accreta: a case report
Detection of Asherman’s syndrome after conservative management of placenta accreta: a case report Open
Asherman's syndrome might occur after conservative management of placenta accreta, which may be a direct cause of placenta accreta recurrence. When Asherman's syndrome is diagnosed, the site of the placenta and adhesion should be monitored…
View article: Open fan sign: An ultrasound finding suggesting postpartum intrauterine forgotten gauze
Open fan sign: An ultrasound finding suggesting postpartum intrauterine forgotten gauze Open
Key Clinical Message Gauze counting is regarded as the most essential way to prevent forgotten gauze inside the body during any surgery. However, incident may still occur due to artificial mistake. An open fan sign on ultrasonography may i…
View article: Letter to ‘Removal of retained products of conception showing marked vascularity without uterine artery embolization: Two case reports’
Letter to ‘Removal of retained products of conception showing marked vascularity without uterine artery embolization: Two case reports’ Open
View article: A closed external cervical OS with visible bulging membranes may indicate uterine rupture
A closed external cervical OS with visible bulging membranes may indicate uterine rupture Open
View article: Preoperative administration of eculizumab to prevent surgery‐triggered hemolysis during cesarean section with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Preoperative administration of eculizumab to prevent surgery‐triggered hemolysis during cesarean section with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria Open
Key Clinical message Eculizumab in pregnancy has been reported to be effective in improving outcomes in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. However, a cesarean section may result in surgery‐triggered hemolysis. An additional…