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Uterine preservation with Alcides-Pereira’s compressive sutures for postpartum ...
Santos, Rita Rosado; Martins, Inês; Clode, Nuno; Santo, SusanaIntroduction: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is mostly caused by uterine atony and is the leading cause of maternal death. Hysterectomy may be necessary in severe cases, but uterine compressive sutures are an uterine-sparing alternative. In 2005, Alcides Pereira proposed a technique with serial superficial stiches around the uterus. To date, there were no further reports on its clinical use. Objective: To evaluate...
Premature or small for gestational age discrimination: international multicente...
Reis, Zilma; Vitral, Gabriela; Guimarães, Rodney; Gaspar, Juliano; Colosimo, Enrico; Taunde, Sergio; Mussagy, Nilza; Santos, Rita RosadoBackground: A low birth weight is an independent risk factor for adverse infant outcomes and a predictor of chronic disease in adulthood. In these situations, differentiating between prematurity and small for gestational age (SGA) or simultaneous conditions is essential to ensuring adequate care. Such diagnoses, however, depend on reliable pregnancy dating, which can be challenging in developing countries. A ne...
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in asymtomatic pregnant women and their part...
Santos, Rita Rosado; Martins, Inês; Ayres-de-Campos, DiogoThe COVID-19 pandemic spread quickly in Portugal since the first case was reported on March 2nd. At the time of writing this report, the country had registered 37036 cases (prevalence of 0.36%) and 1520 associated deaths [1]. With over 3000 healthcare professionals infected, concerns about the safety of maternal healthcare provision led to the implementation of universal SARS-CoV-2 screening in women admitted t...