BACKGROUND The objective was to determine the incidence and volume of fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH) in normal vaginal delivery and in delivery by cesarean section. Determination of these variables would enable optimalization of guidelines for D alloimmunization prophylaxis. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS In a prospective cohort study, a total of 3457 examinations were performed, 2413 after normal v...

Placental polyp is retained placental tissue within the endometrial cavity, which forms a nidus for inflammation and bleeding. rare entity with an incidence of less than 0.25% all pregnancies as reported. Here, we report case 23-year-old P2L2 woman complaints intermittent vaginal bleeding since her recent normal delivery, 1.5 months back. A polypoid mass (51×41 mm) abundant vascularity was dete...

In certain condition normal delivery cannot be allowed for various reasons, assisted vaginal delivery is the method of choice. Vaginal delivery being assisted by instruments can either be vacuum extraction or forceps, a choice based on obstetrician’s competence and training 1 . James Young Simpson was the first to use traction to deliver the baby. It was later modified by Malstrom in 1953. The ...

Ureterovaginal fistula commonly follows ureteric injury during pelvic surgery, and presents with continuous urinary incontinence in spite of normal micturition. Continuous urinary incontinence has significant impact on quality of life, thus requiring effective surgical intervention in order to restore health. We found no reported case of ureterovaginal fistula following spontaneous vaginal deli...

background and objectives : early postpartum hemorrhage (epph) is one of the most important causes of maternal mortality. it is responsible for 28% of maternal death in developing countries. considering the importance of epph and also for prevention and control of it, this study on the prevalence and causes of epph in kermanshah from 2001-2002 was established. materials and methods : this descr...