Risk Factors Associated with Uterine Rupture and Dehiscence: A Cross-Sectional Canadian Study.

OBJECTIVE: To compare maternal and perinatal risk factors associated with complete uterine rupture and uterine dehiscence. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of patients with uterine rupture/dehiscence from January 1998 to December 2017 (30 years) admitted at the Labor and Delivery Unit of a tertiary teaching hospital in Canada. RESULTS: There were 174 (0.1%) cases of uterine disruption (29 ruptures and 145 cases of dehiscence) out of 169,356 deliveries. There were associations between dehiscence and multiparity (odds ratio [OR]: 3.2; p = 0.02), elevated maternal body mass index (BMI; OR: 3.4; p = 0.02), attempt of vaginal birth after a cesarian section (OR: 2.9; p = 0.05) and 5-minute low Apgar score (OR: 5.9; p < 0.001). Uterine rupture was associated with preterm deliveries (36.5 ± 4.9 versus 38.2 ± 2.9; p = 0.006), postpartum hemorrhage (OR: 13.9; p < 0.001), hysterectomy (OR: 23.0; p = 0.002), and stillbirth (OR: 8.2; p < 0.001). There were no associations between uterine rupture and maternal age, gestational age, onset of labor, spontaneous or artificial rupture of membranes, use of oxytocin, type of uterine incision, and birthweight. CONCLUSION: This large cohort demonstrated that there are different risk factors associated with either uterine rupture or dehiscence. Uterine rupture still represents a great threat to fetal-maternal health and, differently from the common belief, uterine dehiscence can also compromise perinatal outcomes.

OBJETIVO: Comparar os fatores de risco maternos e perinatais associados à ruptura uterina completa e deiscência uterina. MéTODOS: Estudo transversal de pacientes com ruptura/deiscência uterina no período de janeiro de 1998 a dezembro de 2017 (30 anos) internadas na Unidade de Parto de um hospital universitário terciário no Canadá. RESULTADOS: Ocorreram 174 (0,1%) casos de transtorno uterino (29 rupturas e 145 deiscências) em 169.356 partos. Houve associações entre deiscência e multiparidade (razão de chances [RC]: 3,2; p = 0,02), índice de massa corporal (IMC) materno elevado (RC: 3,4; p = 0,02), tentativa de parto vaginal após cesariana (RC: 2,9; p = 0,05) e baixa pontuação Apgar em 5 minutos (RC: 5,9; p < 0,001). A ruptura uterina foi associada a partos prematuros (36,5 ± 4,9 versus 38,2 ± 2,9; p = 0,006), hemorragia pós-parto (RC: 13,9; p < 0,001), histerectomia (RC: 23,0; p = 0,002) e natimorto (RC: 8,2; p < 0,001). Não houve associação entre ruptura uterina e idade materna, idade gestacional, início do trabalho de parto, ruptura espontânea ou artificial de membranas, uso de ocitocina, tipo de incisão uterina e peso ao nascer. CONCLUSãO: Esta grande coorte demonstrou que existem diferentes fatores de risco associados à ruptura ou à deiscência uterina. A ruptura uterina ainda representa uma grande ameaça à saúde materno-fetal e, diferentemente da crença comum, a deiscência uterina também pode comprometer os desfechos perinatais.

Risk Factors Associated with Uterine Rupture and Dehiscence: A Cross-Sectional Canadian Study / Fatores de risco associados à ruptura uterina e deiscência: Um estudo transversal canadense

Abstract Objective To compare maternal and perinatal risk factors associated with complete uterine rupture and uterine dehiscence. Methods Cross-sectional study of patients with uterine rupture/dehiscence from January 1998 to December 2017 (30 years) admitted at the Labor and Delivery Unit of a tertiary teaching hospital in Canada. Results There were 174 (0.1%) cases of uterine disruption (29 ruptures and 145 cases of dehiscence) out of 169,356 deliveries. There were associations between dehiscence and multiparity (odds ratio [OR]: 3.2; p=0.02), elevated maternal body mass index (BMI; OR: 3.4; p=0.02), attempt of vaginal birth after a cesarian section (OR: 2.9; p=0.05) and 5-minute low Apgar score (OR: 5.9; p<0.001). Uterine rupture was associated with preterm deliveries (36.5 ± 4.9 versus 38.2 ± 2.9; p=0.006), postpartum hemorrhage (OR: 13.9; p<0.001), hysterectomy (OR: 23.0; p=0.002), and stillbirth (OR: 8.2; p<0.001). There were no associations between uterine rupture and maternal age, gestational age, onset of labor, spontaneous or artificial rupture of membranes, use of oxytocin, type of uterine incision, and birthweight. Conclusion This large cohort demonstrated that there are different risk factors associated with either uterine rupture or dehiscence. Uterine rupture still represents a great threat to fetal-maternal health and, differently from the common belief, uterine dehiscence can also compromise perinatal outcomes.

Resumo Objetivo Comparar os fatores de risco maternos e perinatais associados à ruptura uterina completa e deiscência uterina. Métodos Estudo transversal de pacientes com ruptura/deiscência uterina no período de janeiro de 1998 a dezembro de 2017 (30 anos) internadas na Unidade de Parto de um hospital universitário terciário no Canadá. Resultados Ocorreram 174 (0,1%) casos de transtorno uterino (29 rupturas e 145 deiscências) em 169.356 partos. Houve associações entre deiscência e multiparidade (razão de chances [RC]: 3,2; p=0,02), índice demassa corporal (IMC)materno elevado (RC: 3,4; p=0,02), tentativa de parto vaginal após cesariana (RC: 2,9; p=0,05) e baixa pontuação Apgar em 5minutos (RC: 5,9; p<0,001). A ruptura uterina foi associada a partos prematuros (36,5 ± 4,9 versus 38,2 ± 2,9; p=0,006), hemorragia pós-parto (RC: 13,9; p<0,001), histerectomia (RC: 23,0; p=0,002) e natimorto (RC: 8,2; p<0,001). Não houve associação entre ruptura uterina e idade materna, idade gestacional, início do trabalho de parto, ruptura espontânea ou artificial de membranas, uso de ocitocina, tipo de incisão uterina e peso ao nascer. Conclusão Esta grande coorte demonstrou que existem diferentes fatores de risco associados à ruptura ou à deiscência uterina. A ruptura uterina ainda representa uma grande ameaça à saúde materno-fetal e, diferentemente da crença comum, a deiscência uterina também pode comprometer os desfechos perinatais.

Highly expressed ACE-2 receptors during pregnancy: A protective factor for SARS-COV-2 infection?

While previous viral pandemics showed that pregnancy was a risk factor for susceptibility and adverse outcomes, current evidence is conflicting whether SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy is more severe than in the general population, with relatively low maternal and fetal/neonatal mortality rates. SARS-CoV-2 is known to enter host cells via the ACE-2 receptors, competitively occupying their binding sites. In theory, viral invasion can lead to a reduction in available ACE-2 receptors and consequently an unbalanced regulation between the ACE-AngII-AT1 axis and the ACE-2-Ang-(1-7)-MAS axis, thus enhancing pathological vasoconstriction, fibrosis, inflammation and thrombotic processes. We hypothesize that the normal pregnant state of highly expressed ACE-2 receptors leads to higher Ang-(1-7) levels and consequently more vasodilation and anti-inflammatory response to SARS-COV-2 infection. We suggest that this up-regulation of ACE-2 receptors in human gestation may actually be clinically protective and propose a potential research line to investigate this hypothesis, which may lead to future novel therapeutics.

COVID-19 during pregnancy: an overview of maternal characteristics, clinical symptoms, maternal and neonatal outcomes of 10,996 cases described in 15 countries.

The objective of this review was to identify the most significant studies reporting on COVID-19 during pregnancy and to provide an overview of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women and perinatal outcomes. Eligibility criteria included all reports, reviews; case series with more than 100 individuals and that reported at least three of the following: maternal characteristics, maternal COVID-19 clinical presentation, pregnancy outcomes, maternal outcomes and/or neonatal/perinatal outcomes. We included eight studies that met the inclusion criteria, representing 10,966 cases distributed in 15 countries around the world until July 20, 2020. The results of our review demonstrate that the maternal characteristics, clinical symptoms, maternal and neonatal outcomes almost 11,000 cases of COVID-19 and pregnancy described in 15 different countries are not worse or different from the general population. We suggest that pregnant women are not more affected by the respiratory complications of COVID-19, when compared to the outcomes described in the general population. We also suggest that the important gestational shift Th1-Th2 immune response, known as a potential contributor to the severity in cases of viral infections during pregnancy, are counter-regulated by the enhanced-pregnancy-induced ACE2-Ang-(1-7) axis. Moreover, the relatively small number of reported cases during pregnancy does not allow us to affirm that COVID-19 is more aggressive during pregnancy. Conversely, we also suggest, that down-regulation of ACE2 receptors induced by SARS-CoV-2 cell entry might have been detrimental in subjects with pre-existing ACE2 deficiency associated with pregnancy. This association might explain the worse perinatal outcomes described in the literature.

Obstetrical Outcomes of Head and Neck (Nonthyroid) Cancers: A 27-Year Retrospective Series and Literature Review.

Objective To describe the clinical presentation and obstetrical outcomes of nonthyroid head and neck cancers (HNCs), and to review literature on this rare condition in pregnancy. Study Design Pregnant women with nonthyroid HNC were identified retrospectively from 1990 to 2017. Maternal, neonatal, pregnancy, and demographic data were collected. A review of the literature from January 1980 to May 2018 was performed. Results Over the 27-year time period, 16 women with history of nonthyroid HNC were identified (9 diagnosed during and 7 diagnosed before current pregnancy). The cases were analyzed in detail and the most updated review of management of each type of HNC was provided. Conclusions HNCs are rare with diagnosis and management challenges during pregnancy. In this series, the cases diagnosed and managed previously to pregnancy presented better perinatal outcomes than the cases presented during pregnancy. The maternal outcomes appeared similar for HNC diagnosed before or after pregnancy.

Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Pregnancies affected by Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors.

Objective This study was aimed to describe perinatal outcome of a cohort of pregnant patients with bone and soft tissue tumors and to compare the current series with our group's previously reported experience. Methods Pregnant women diagnosed before and during pregnancy were identified, retrospectively, for the years 2004 to 2014. Relevant maternal and neonatal data were collected. Results Forty-eight patients were identified. Ten cases were diagnosed during pregnancy. Pelvis, abdomen, and extremities were the most common tumor locations. Osteosarcoma, liposarcoma, and Ewing's sarcoma were the most common histological types and comprise more than 50% of the cases. Metastases occurred in nine cases. Most of the cases (60%) were treated surgically during pregnancy and delivery occurred at term. Chemotherapy was delayed until after delivery. There were no perinatal or infant deaths. Patients presented with advanced maternal disease in 18% in previous report (1983-2003) versus 40% in present report (2004-2014). Metastases were present in 40% and maternal death rate was approximately 20% in both cohorts. Conclusion Pregnant women with bone and soft tissue tumors are candidates for standard surgical management during pregnancy. Other treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy must be evaluated for each woman on a case-by-case basis. Iatrogenic prematurity was common in our findings.

Thromboprophylaxis and maternal-fetal outcomes of women with serum markers for hereditary thrombophilia and previous obstetric complications / Tromboprofilaxia e desfechos materno-fetais de mulheres com marcadores séricos para trombofilias hereditárias e antecedentes de complicações obstétricas

Abstract Objectives: to evaluate the maternalfetal outcomes of thromboprophylaxis with enoxa parin based on scoring system in women with serum markers for hereditary thrombophilia and previous obstetric complications. Methods: a retrospective study was undertaken based on data collected from clinical records. We included 54 pregnant women with serum markers for hereditary thrombophilia undergoing therapeutic intervention with enoxaparin in the period from November 2009 to December 2013. The initial dose of low molecular weight heparin was guided by a scoring system. The maternalfetal outcomes of previous pregnancies and, subsequently, the treatment were compared using the chisquare (χ2) test with the Yates correction and Fisher's Exact Test; p<0.05 was considered significant. Results: we observed significant reduction in fetal/perinatal deaths (p<0.05) and spontaneous abortions (p<0.001) after intervention. The live births at fullterm delivery (p<0.001) and live births at preterm delivery (p<0.05) increased significantly after intervention. Conclusions: the therapeutic intervention with enoxaparin based on scoring system during pregnancy seems to improve the fetal prognosis.

Resumo Objetivos: avaliar os desfechos maternosfetais da tromboprofilaxia com enoxaparina com base em sistema de pontuação em mulheres com marcadores séricos para trombofilia hereditária e antecedentes de complicações obstétricas. Métodos: realizouse estudo retrospectivo com base em dados coletados de prontuários. Foram Incluídas 54 mulheres grávidas com marcadores séricos de trombofilia hereditária submetidos à intervenção terapêutica com enoxaparina no período de novembro de 2009 a dezembro de 2013. A dose inicial de heparina de baixo peso molecular foi norteada por um sistema de pontuação. Os resultados maternosfetais de gestações anteriores e subsequentes ao tratamento foram comparados utilizando Teste quiquadrado com correção de Yates ou Exato de Fisher; p<0,05 foi considerado significativo. Resultados: observouse significativa redução de mortes fetais / perinatais (p<0,05) e abortos espontâneos (p<0,001) após intervenção. Os nascidos vivos com parto a termo (p<0,001) e nascidos vivos no parto prematuro (p<0,05) elevaramse significativamente após a intervenção. Conclusão: a intervenção terapêutica com enoxaparina com base no sistema de pontuação durante a gravidez parece melhorar o prognóstico fetal.

Serum markers thrombophilia in pregnant women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus / Marcadores Séricos para Trombofilia em Gestantes com Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico

Abstract Objectives: to determine the frequency of serum markers for hereditary and acquired thrombophilia and their association with pregnancy in women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Methods: a case-control study was conducted among 25 pregnant women with SLE (study group) and 32 pregnant women without known disease and with at least one previous pregnancy (control group). The presence of antiphospholipid antibodies and hereditary thrombophilia were examined in both groups. We used the y2 Test with Yates correction or Fisher's Exact Test to verify the associations and calculate the relative risk. Results: thrombophilia was present in 72.0% of pregnant women with SLE and in 6.0% of patients in the control group. A significant association was found between the presence of SLE and serum markers for hereditary thrombophilia / antiphospholipid antibodies (p<0.05). The relative risks for antiphospholipid antibodies were 13.20 (ICR95%= 1.81 - 96.46) in pregnant women with SLE, 7.26 (CI95%= 1.77 - 29.86) for the presence of serum markers of hereditary thrombophilia and 7.92 (CI95%= 2.62 - 3.94) for the presence of hereditary thrombophilia and/or antiphospholipid antibodies. Conclusions: the identification of markers for hereditary and/or acquired thrombophilia in pregnant women with lupus may be clinically useful to determine which patients have a higher risk of obstetric complications.

Resumo Objetivos: determinar a frequência e a associação ente LES em gestantes e a ocorrência de marcadores séricos para trombofilias hereditárias e adquiridas no grupo de gestantes estudadas. Métodos: foi realizado estudo caso-controle com 25 gestantes portadoras de Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico (grupo estudo) e 32 gestantes sem doença conhecida, com pelo menos uma gestação anterior (grupo controle). A presença de anticorpos antifosfolípides e trombofilia hereditária foi examinada em ambos os grupos. Utilizamos o Teste y2 com correção de Yates ou Teste Exato de Fisher para verificar as associações e calcular o risco relativo. Resultados: verificou-se a presença de trombofilias em 72,0% das gestantes portadoras de LES e em 6,0% das pacientes do grupo controle. Encontrou-se significante associação entre a presença de LES em gestantes e marcadores séricos para trombofilias hereditárias/anticorpos antifosfolípides (p<0,05). Identificou-se risco relativo para presença de anticorpos antifosfolípides de 13,20 (1,81<RR<96,46) em gestantes portadoras de LES, 7.26 (IC95%=1.77-29.86) para presença de marcadores séricos de trombofilias hereditárias e de 7.92 (IC95%= 2.62 - 23.94) considerando a presença de trombofilias hereditárias e/ou presença de anticorpos antifosfolípides. Conclusões: a identificação de marcadores para trombofilia hereditária e/ou adquirida em gestantes com lúpus pode ser clinicamente útil para determinar quais pacientes apresentam maior risco de complicações obstétricas.

Doppler velocimetry in fetal rats exposed to enoxaparin and unfractionated heparin (UFH) during pregnancy.

PURPOSE:: To evaluate the effects of enoxaparin and unfractionated heparin (UFH) administered in prophylactic and therapeutic doses on fetal vessels in healthy pregnant Wistar rats, according to Doppler velocimetry measurements. METHODS:: Fifty animals were assigned to one of five groups: controls (saline), prophylactic and therapeutic enoxaparin (1 and 2 mg/kg/day, respectively), and prophylactic and therapeutic UFH (72 and 400 UI/kg/day, respectively). Uterine horns were examined by ultrasound for identification of live fetuses. A sample of these fetuses underwent Doppler velocimetry. Spectral curves, peak systolic velocity (PSV), pulsatility index (PI), and resistance index (RI) of the middle cerebral artery, ductus venosus, and umbilical artery were investigated. Differences were considered statistically significant when p<0.05. RESULTS:: No significant differences in PSV, PI, or RI values were observed among the groups. CONCLUSION:: Doppler velocimetry measurements revealed no significant effects of enoxaparin or unfractionated heparin on fetal vessels in pregnant Wistar rats.

Doppler velocimetry in fetal rats exposed to enoxaparin and unfractionated heparin (UFH) during pregnancy

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the effects of enoxaparin and unfractionated heparin (UFH) administered in prophylactic and therapeutic doses on fetal vessels in healthy pregnant Wistar rats, according to Doppler velocimetry measurements. Methods: Fifty animals were assigned to one of five groups: controls (saline), prophylactic and therapeutic enoxaparin (1 and 2 mg/kg/day, respectively), and prophylactic and therapeutic UFH (72 and 400 UI/kg/day, respectively). Uterine horns were examined by ultrasound for identification of live fetuses. A sample of these fetuses underwent Doppler velocimetry. Spectral curves, peak systolic velocity (PSV), pulsatility index (PI), and resistance index (RI) of the middle cerebral artery, ductus venosus, and umbilical artery were investigated. Differences were considered statistically significant when p<0.05. Results: No significant differences in PSV, PI, or RI values were observed among the groups. Conclusion: Doppler velocimetry measurements revealed no significant effects of enoxaparin or unfractionated heparin on fetal vessels in pregnant Wistar rats.

Supervisão Docente Indireta: Percepções das Pacientes em Ambulatórios de Obstetrícia e Pediatria / Indirect Faculty Supervision: Patient Perceptions in Obstetric and Pediatric Outpatient Units

RESUMO Objetivo Conhecer a percepção das pacientes sobre a consulta realizada por estudante de Medicina com supervisão docente indireta. Método Pesquisa observacional realizada com 95 gestantes do ambulatório de gestação de alto risco e 40 mães de prematuros do ambulatório de follow-up, atendidas por estudantes do quinto ou sexto ano. Utilizaram-se dois questionários semiestruturados, antes da consulta (pré-teste) e após a consulta (pós-teste), com questões objetivas e descritivas. Os dados quantitativos foram analisados em tabela de contingência, e a análise estatística foi realizada por meio do Teste Exato de Fisher. Resultados A pesquisa mostrou mudança de atitude das gestantes e das mães de prematuros na comparação entre antes e depois do atendimento da consulta pelo estudante de Medicina sob supervisão indireta, quanto ao sentimento de conforto ao ser consultada e examinada pelo estudante de Medicina e também quanto à confiança na conduta repassada pelo estudante. A análise descritiva das palavras citadas pelas gestantes antes das consultas apontou ansiedade e, depois da consulta, calma e satisfação. Já para as mães de prematuros antes da consulta, apontou preocupação, insegurança e ansiedade. Após a consulta, as palavras predominantes foram satisfação, confiança e tranquilidade. Conclusão Este estudo demonstrou mudança positiva na percepção das pacientes de ambulatório de Obstetrícia de alto risco e Pediatria atendidas com supervisão docente indireta. As pacientes também reconheceram que este modelo de atendimento médico é importante para os estudantes de Medicina como parte de sua formação.

ABSTRACT Objective To learn about patients’ views on consultations they received by medical students under indirect faculty supervision. Method Observational research conducted among 95 pregnant women under outpatient care for high risk pregnancy and 40 mothers of preterm born infants assisted through an outpatient follow-up service, under the care of fifth or sixth year student doctors. Two semi-structured questionnaires were used: prior to consultation (pre-test) and after consultation (post-test), containing objective and descriptive questions. Quantitative data were analyzed in a contingency table and statistical analysis was performed using Fisher’s exact test. Results Our data demonstrated the changing attitudes of pregnant women and mothers of preterm child comparing before and after the student doctor consultation under indirect supervision, in relation to both the sense of comfort when being consulted and examined by a medical student and confidence in the student’s conduct. The descriptive analysis of words quoted by pregnant women before the consultation indicated anxiety and, after consultation, were calmness and satisfaction. As regards the mothers of premature infants, before the consultation the KEYWORDS were: ‘worry’, ‘insecurity’ and ‘anxiety’. After the consultation the words ‘satisfaction’, ‘trust’ and ‘confidence’ predominated. Conclusion This study demonstrated a positive change in the perception of outpatients from high-risk obstetrics and pediatrics units consulted by medical students under indirect faculty supervision. Patients also recognized that this model of medical care is important for medical students’ learning as part of their training.

Effects of enoxaparin and unfractionated heparin in prophylactic and therapeutic doses on the fertility of female Wistar rats.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of exposure of enoxaparin and unfractionated heparin (UFH) in prophylactic and therapeutic doses on the fertility rates of pregnant healthy Wistar rats. METHODS: Enoxaparin and UFH were administered in prophylactic doses 1 mg/Kg/day 72 UI/Kg/day, and in therapeutic doses at 2 mg/kg/day 400UI/Kg/day. The rats were divided into five groups. The number of live and dead foetuses was quantified. The uterine horns were dissected and the presence of early and late reabsorptions (abortions) was determined. A p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: We did not observe statistically significant differences between groups when comparing the average weight of the foetuses and placentas, rate of female VS males, rates of pre-implantation loss (RPL), rates of efficiency implantation (REI), rates of post-implantation loss (RPIL) and rates of foetal viability (RFV). CONCLUSIONS: There was no significant effect on fertility with the use of anticoagulant drugs in pregnant healthy Wistar rats.

Minimal supervision out-patient clinical teaching.

BACKGROUND: Minimal faculty member supervision of students refers to a method of instruction in which the patient-student encounter is not directly supervised by a faculty member, and presents a feasible solution in clinical teaching. It is unclear, however, how such practices are perceived by patients and how they affect student learning. CONTEXT: We aimed to assess patient and medical student perceptions of clinical teaching with minimal faculty member supervision. Questionnaires focusing on the perception of students' performance were administered to patients pre- and post-consultation. Students' self-perceptions on their performance were obtained using a questionnaire at the end of the consultation. INNOVATION: Before encounters with students, 22 per cent of the 95 patients were not sure if they would feel comfortable or trust the students; after the consultation, almost all felt comfortable (97%) and relied on the students (99%). The 81 students surveyed agreed that instruction with minimal faculty member supervision encouraged their participation and engagement (86%). They expressed interest in knowing patients' opinions about their performance (94%), and they felt comfortable about being assessed by the patients (86%). IMPLICATIONS: The minimal faculty member supervision model was well accepted by patients. Responses from the final-year students support the use of assessments that incorporate feedback from patients in their overall clinical evaluations.

Effects of enoxaparin and unfractionated heparin in prophylactic and therapeutic doses on the fertility of female Wistar rats

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of exposure of enoxaparin and unfractionated heparin (UFH) in prophylactic and therapeutic doses on the fertility rates of pregnant healthy Wistar rats. METHODS: Enoxaparin and UFH were administered in prophylactic doses 1 mg/Kg/day 72 UI/Kg/day, and in therapeutic doses at 2 mg/kg/day 400UI/Kg/day. The rats were divided into five groups. The number of live and dead foetuses was quantified. The uterine horns were dissected and the presence of early and late reabsorptions (abortions) was determined. A p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: We did not observe statistically significant differences between groups when comparing the average weight of the foetuses and placentas, rate of female VS males, rates of pre-implantation loss (RPL), rates of efficiency implantation (REI), rates of post-implantation loss (RPIL) and rates of foetal viability (RFV). CONCLUSIONS: There was no significant effect on fertility with the use of anticoagulant drugs in pregnant healthy Wistar rats. .

[Perinatal variables and association with very low birthweight newborns in a Brazilian public university hospital]. / Variáveis perinatais e associação de recém-nascidos de muito baixo peso ao nascer em hospital público universitário do Brasil.

PURPOSE: To investigate the association of perinatal variables with the birth of very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm newborns. METHODS: It was a retrospective study of the medical records of infants born after spontaneous preterm labor with admission to a neonatal intensive care unit. Preterm infants were divided into two groups: very low birth weight (VLBW) group (weight <1,500 g) and low birth weight (LBW) group (weight ≥1,500 g and <2,500 g). Prenatal variables such as maternal complications during pregnancy and childbirth/postpartum, and fetal/neonatal complications were investigated. Statistical analysis was performed using the Fisher exact test or χ2 test, with calculation of relative risk (RR), and the Student t test for comparison of group means, with the level of significance set at p≤0.05. RESULTS: Hemorrhagic comorbidities (p=0.006; RR=1.2) and hypertension (p=0.04; RR=1.5), surgical delivery (p=0.001; RR=0.5), gestational age <33 weeks (p< 0.001; RR=16.7) and Apgar score at 1st and 5th minute (p=0.006; RR=1.6; p=0.01; RR=1.9) were associated with the occurrence of VLBW. Infants with VLBW had a significant association with the occurrence of metabolic comorbidities (p=0.01; RR=1.8), neurological (p=0.01; RR=1.7) and infectious diseases (p=0.001; RR=1.9), hospitalization >4 weeks (p=0.02; RR=1.8) and early neonatal death (p=0.0001; RR=2.9). CONCLUSIONS: Factors such as hypertension and bleeding comorbidities during delivery and management of gestational age of less than 33 weeks were associated with the birth of VLBW newborns. This group of infants also showed higher RR for the occurrence of early neonatal death.

Variaveis perinatais e associacao de recem-nascidos de muito baixo peso ao nascer em hospital publico universitario do Brasil / Perinatal variables and association with very low birthweight newborns in a Brazilian public university hospital

OBJETIVO: Verificar a associação de variáveis perinatais com o nascimento de recém-nascidos pré-termo de muito baixo peso ao nascer (MBPN). MÉTODOS: Foi um estudo retrospectivo com análise de prontuários de recém-nascidos (RN) de parto pré-termo espontâneo com admissão em unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal. Os RN pré-termo foram distribuídos em dois grupos: grupo muito baixo peso ao nascer (MBPN; peso <1.500g) e grupo baixo peso ao nascer (BPN; peso ≥1.500g e <2.500g). Foram pesquisadas variáveis de pré-natal maternas de intercorrências durante a gestação e parto/periparto e intercorrências fetal/neonatal. Foi realizada análise estatística por meio do teste exato de Fisher ou χ2, com cálculo do risco relativo (RR), considerando valor p≤0,05 e teste t de Student para comparação das médias dos grupos. RESULTADOS: As comorbidades hemorrágicas (p=0,006; RR=1,2) e hipertensivas (p=0,04; RR=1,5), parto operatório (p=0,001; RR=0,5), idade gestacional <33 semanas (p<0,001; RR=16,7) e Apgar de 1° e 5° minuto (p=0,006; RR=1,6; p=0,01; RR=1,9) estiveram associadas à ocorrência de MBPN. Os RN com MBPN apresentaram associação significativa para ocorrência de comorbidades metabólicas (p=0,01; RR=1,8), neurológicas (p=0,01; RR=1,7) e infecciosas (p=0,001; RR=1,9), período de internação >4 semanas (p=0,02; RR=1,8) e óbito neonatal precoce (p=0,001; RR=2,9). CONCLUSÕES: Fatores como comorbidades hipertensivas e hemorrágicas durante a gestação e parto com idade gestacional inferior a 33 semanas foram associadas ao nascimento de recém-nascidos de MBPN. Esse grupo de recém-natos também apresentou RR elevado para a ocorrência de óbito neonatal precoce. .

PURPOSE: To investigate the association of perinatal variables with the birth of very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm newborns. METHODS: It was a retrospective study of the medical records of infants born after spontaneous preterm labor with admission to a neonatal intensive care unit. Preterm infants were divided into two groups: very low birth weight (VLBW) group (weight <1,500 g) and low birth weight (LBW) group (weight ≥1,500 g and <2,500 g). Prenatal variables such as maternal complications during pregnancy and childbirth/postpartum, and fetal/neonatal complications were investigated. Statistical analysis was performed using the Fisher exact test or χ2 test, with calculation of relative risk (RR), and the Student t test for comparison of group means, with the level of significance set at p≤0.05. RESULTS: Hemorrhagic comorbidities (p=0.006; RR=1.2) and hypertension (p=0.04; RR=1.5), surgical delivery (p=0.001; RR=0.5), gestational age <33 weeks (p< 0.001; RR=16.7) and Apgar score at 1st and 5th minute (p=0.006; RR=1.6; p=0.01; RR=1.9) were associated with the occurrence of VLBW. Infants with VLBW had a significant association with the occurrence of metabolic comorbidities (p=0.01; RR=1.8), neurological (p=0.01; RR=1.7) and infectious diseases (p=0.001; RR=1.9), hospitalization >4 weeks (p=0.02; RR=1.8) and early neonatal death (p=0.0001; RR=2.9). CONCLUSIONS: Factors such as hypertension and bleeding comorbidities during delivery and management of gestational age of less than 33 weeks were associated with the birth of VLBW newborns. This group of infants also showed higher RR for the occurrence of early neonatal death. .

Resistência a antirretrovirais nas gestantes infectadas pelo HIV: revisão sistemática / Antiretroviral resistance in HIV-infected pregnant women: systematic review

A Aids é uma das doenças mais importantes do mundo, sendo a transmissão vertical um dos problemas mais temidos e combatidos. Com a introdução da terapia antirretroviral, a taxa de transmissão é reduzida para menos de 1%. Alguns estudos dizem que a resistência materna é algo grave, pois o feto nasceria com uma cepa resistente, mas evidências científicas não comprovam isso. Observa-se que cada país tem uma forma padrão utilizada no manejo das gestantes infectadas pelo HIV, levando-se em consideração, por exemplo, a carga viral, período gestacional, ou uso prévio de terapia medicamentosa. Mesmo com recomendações padronizadas a resistência pode aparecer, sendo a resistência à nevirapina a mais comum, por esse motivo inúmeros estudos vêm mostrando medidas alternativas para evitar esse evento que tanto amedronta os clínicos.(AU)

AIDS is one of the most important diseases in the world, and the vertical transmission is the problem more feared and fought. By the introduction of antiretroviral therapy, the vertical transmission rate is reduced to less than 1%. Some studies say the maternal resistance is something serious, because the fetus would be born with a resistant strain, but scientific evidence does not prove it. It is observed that each country has a standard form used in the management of HIV infected pregnant women, taking into consideration, for example, the viral load, pregnancy period or previous use of drug therapy. Even with standardized recommendations, the resistance may appear, and resistance to nevirapine the most common, for this reason many studies have shown alternative measures to prevent this event that both frightens the clinicians.(AU)

Urinary tract infection in high risk pregnant women

Objetivo: Verificar a frequência de infecções do trato urinário, seus principais agentes etiológicos esuscetibilidade aos antimicrobianos em gestantes. Além disso, verificar a ITU como fator de risco para complicações materno-fetais. Metodologia: Coletamos dados de prontuários de gestantes do grupo de estudo com infecção urinária e grupo de comparação sem infecção do trato urinário, do Serviço de Gravidez de Alto Risco do Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul durante o período Abril de 2005 a Abril de 2010. Resultados: Das 864 gestantes estudadas, 15,6por cento(135/864) apresentaram infecção do trato urinário. Escherichia coli foi a bactéria mais frequente em 34,8por cento (47/135) dos casos. Cepas de E. coli foram mais sensíveis à norfloxacina (91,4por cento), nitrofurantoína(80,8por cento) e ceftriaxona (74,4por cento) e mais resistentes à ampicilina (42,5por cento), sulfametoxazol-trimetoprima (31,1por cento) e cefalosporinas de primeira geração (14,8por cento). Houve associação significativa entre parto pré-termo, baixo peso ao nascer e infecção do trato urinário. Não houve associação significativa com ruptura prematura de membranas, admissão em UTIneo e Apgar menor que 7 em 5 min. Conclusão:O uso de urocultura como triagem pré-natal de rotina permite diagnóstico precoce e tratamento da infecção urinária em mulheres grávidas, permitindo melhores condições perinatais.

Eficácia de intervenção com enoxaparina baseada em sistema de pontuação nos desfechos perinatais de gestantes com trombofilias / Usefulness of a scoring system on perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with thrombophilia in the effectiveness of an enoxaparin-based intervention

OBJETIVO: Avaliar se a intervenção com heparina de baixo peso molecular (HBPM) - enoxaparina sódica - foi eficaz na melhora dos desfechos perinatais de mulheres com trombofillias com base em sistema de pontuação. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo, não randomizado, não controlado, realizado em um Ambulatório de Gestação de Alto Risco, durante o período de novembro de 2009 a novembro de 2011. Foram incluídas gestantes com diagnóstico e intervenção terapêutica para trombofilias adquiridas e/ou hereditárias na gestação atual. Os dados obstétricos e perinatais das gestantes anteriores à intervenção foram comparados com os desfechos subsequentes à intervenção, sendo analisados estatisticamente através do teste do χ², com correção de Yates, considerando significativos quando p<0,05. A dosagem inicial de HBPM foi norteada por sistema de pontuação, baseado no histórico clínico e gestacional das pacientes, além de exames de rastreamento de trombofilias adquiridas e/ou hereditárias. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídas 84 mulheres grávidas com 175 gestações anteriores ao diagnóstico, das quais 20,0% resultaram em morte fetal ou perinatal, 40,0% resultaram em abortamento, 17,7% desenvolveram pré-eclâmpsia ou eclâmpsia, 10,3% foram partos a termo e 29,7% partos pré-termo. Nas 84 gestações após a intervenção, 6,0% resultaram em morte fetal ou perinatal, 1,2% em abortamento, 4,8% desenvolveram pré-eclâmpsia/eclâmpsia, 22,6% em parto prematuro e 70,2% parto a termo. Observou-se redução significativa na taxa de óbito fetal ou perinatal (p<0,05) e abortos (p<0,0001), e aumento significativo (p<0,05) no número de nascidos vivos após a intervenção. CONCLUSÃO: A intervenção baseada na enoxaparina utilizando um sistema de pontuação em gestantes com trombofilia mostrou-se eficaz na melhora do desfecho perinatal.

PURPOSES: To assess whether an enoxaparin-based intervention using a score system was effective in improving perinatal outcome in women with thrombophilia. METHODS: Study Design: Prospective, not randomized, uncontrolled, performed at a Clinic of High-Risk Pregnancy from November 2009 to November 2011. We included women with a diagnosis and therapeutic intervention for thrombophilia acquired and/or inherited in the current pregnancy. The obstetric and perinatal outcomes of pregnant women before the intervention were compared with outcomes after the intervention, and statistically analyzed using the χ2 test with Yates correction, considered significant when p<0.05. The initial dose of low-molecular-weight Heparin (LMWH) was guided by a scoring system based on the clinical and gestational history of the patients and screening tests for acquired and/or inherited thrombophilia. RESULTS: We included 84 pregnant women with 175 pregnancies before diagnosis, 20.0% of which resulted in fetal ou perinatal death, 40.0% resulted in abortion, 17.7% developed preeclampsia/eclampsia, 10.3% resulted in full-term births, and 29.7% in premature births. In the 84 pregnancies after intervention, 6.0% resulted in fetal ou perinatal death, 1.2% in abortion, 4.8% developed preeclampsia/eclampsia, 22.6% resulted in premature birth, and 70.2% in full-term birth. A significant reduction in the rate of stillbirths/perinatal death (p<0.05) and abortion (p<0.0001) and a significant increase (p<0.05) in the number of live births were observed after intervention. CONCLUSION: Enoxaparin-based intervention using a score system in pregnant women with thrombophilia is effective in improving perinatal outcome.

Sífilis e gestação: estudo comparativo de dois períodos (2006 e 2011) em população de puérperas / Syphilis and pregnancy: a two-period (2006 and 2011)comparative study of a puerperal women population

Em 2005 a sífilis SF em gestantes foi incluída na lista de agravos de notificação compulsória, na tentativa de controlar a transmissão vertical.Objetivo: comparar dois períodos em população de puérperas para verificação da sífilis congênita (SC) como fator de assistência pré-natal. Métodos: estudo observacional transversal comparativo retrospectivo e prospectivo dos casos de SC ocorridos em dois períodos distintos com 512 puérperas em cada período(2006 e 2011) com total de 1.024 puérperas, de quatro maternidades da cidade de Campo Grande-MS. O diagnóstico baseou-se nos critérios propostospelo Ministério da Saúde. Foi realizada entrevista ao leito e verificação dos exames obtidos durante o pré-natal ou no ato da internação. Resultados: aprevalência de SC observada no primeiro período (2006) foi de 2,3% e no segundo (2011), de 0,58%. Observou-se associação significativa entre os períodos estudados e elevação da frequência das doenças infecciosas e sexualmente transmissíveis, de 3,5% (2006) para 10,1% (2011). Não se observou associação significativa entre os períodos estudados e as variáveis relacionadas a infecção sifilítica materno-fetal, tratamento do parceiro e tratamento dos outros filhos.Conclusão: verificou-se o desconhecimento sobre a importância da prevenção da sífilis, além da atenção e o cuidado que devem existir no momento dopreenchimento do cartão da gestante, e elevação significativa da identificação de outras doenças infecciosas durante o pré-natal no ano de 2011 em relação ao ano de 2006. Em nenhum período ocorreu o tratamento adequado das pacientes, dos parceiros e o rastreamento dos filhos.

In 2005, syphilis in pregnant women was included in the list of diseases of compulsory notification, in an attempt to control the vertical transmission Objective: to compare two periods in a population of mothers for verification of congenital syphilis as a factor of prenatal care. Methods: thisis a retrospective and prospective comparative cross-sectional observational study of CS cases occurred in two distinct periods, with a total of 1,024 mothers,512 each period (2006 and 2011), in four hospitals in the city of Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul. The diagnosis was based on the criteriaproposed by the Ministry of Health. An interview with bed was carried out and test verified during prenatal period or time of hospitalization. Results: theprevalence of congenital syphilis in the first period (2006) was of 2.3%, and in the second (2011), 0.58%. A significant association was observed between thetwo periods, and also an increased frequency of infectious and sexually transmitted diseases from 3.5% (2006) to 10.1% (2011). No significant association was observed between the periods studied with the variables related to maternal-fetal syphilis infection, partner treatment, and treatment of other children.Conclusion: the unawareness about the importance of syphilis prevention, in addition to the necessary attention when a pregnant?s card is completed, andthe increased identification of other infectious diseases during prenatal care in 2011 compared to 2006 was observed. There was no appropriate treatmentof patients and partners, nor tracing of children in neither period.