Objective-To compare the serum iron parameters in parturients with and without preeclampsia Study design- Acase-control study Materials and Methods-Thirty-nine pre-eclamptic patients who presented in labour or about to be delivered by Caesarean section were selected as cases while fifty-eight normotensives admitted within the same period served as the controls. Blood samples were taken from informed participants before delivery and sent to the laboratory for analysis. Relevant bio-data was obtained from case records of the participants while the results of serum iron, ferritin, binding capacity and percentage saturation were recorded. Results-There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups regarding maternal age, parity, birth weight and gestational age at delivery, p>0.05.There were no differences also between the two groups with regard to the mode of delivery and fetal outcome, p>0.05. Even though total iron binding capacity was lower in preeclamptic patients, it didn't reach statistical significance. However, statistically significant differences were found between the two groups regarding serum iron and ferritin, p<0.05. Conclusion -Serum iron and ferritin were increased in patients with preeclampsia which may promote oxidative stress and therefore preeclampsia. More studies with larger sample sizes are advocated to validate the reliability of these findings.
BACKGROUND:Staphylococcus lugdunensis has been reported to cause several localized and blood stream infections, but not endometritis. OBJECTIVE:To desribe a case of Staphylococcus lugdunensis endometritis associated with premature rupture of membranes. CASE REPORT.A 39-year old woman presented with premature rupture of membrane (PROM) and underwent an emergency caesarean section at 40 weeks of gestation. Her endometritis was characterized by a foul odour and was so extensive that the baby was adherent to the endometrium and had to be separated by a gentle pull. In spite of these, neither the mother nor her baby suffered any adverse effect. The organism exhibited several unusual characteristics that are atypical ofstaphylococci. The baby did not develop any sepsis. The mother responded well to antibiotics and both were discharged home on the 4th postoperative day. CONCLUSION:To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of this organism causing endometritis.
International Journal of Gynecology & ObstetricsVolume 64, Issue 1 p. 65-66 Brief communications The Abha septuplets: prepregnancy, pregnancy, and outcome A.K. Saleh, A.K. Saleh Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King Saud University, Abha, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorA. Sobande, A. Sobande Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King Saud University, Abha, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorH. Moussa, H. Moussa Special Care Baby Unit, Abha Maternity Hospital, Abha, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this author A.K. Saleh, A.K. Saleh Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King Saud University, Abha, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorA. Sobande, A. Sobande Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King Saud University, Abha, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorH. Moussa, H. Moussa Special Care Baby Unit, Abha Maternity Hospital, Abha, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 09 February 1999 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0020-7292(98)00175-1 Corresponding author. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. References [1]Benirschke K, Kim CK. Multiple pregnancy. N Engl J Med. 288, (14): 1973; 1276–1284 [2]News Week, 1997:34–38. [3]Evans MI, Dommergues M, Wapner RJ et al. International collaborative experience of 1789 patients having multifetal pregnancy reduction: A plateauing of risks and outcomes. J Soc Gynecol Invest. 3, (1): 1996; 23–26 Volume64, Issue1January 1999Pages 65-66 ReferencesRelatedInformation
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