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Obstetrics and Gynecology

ISSN 1873-233X

2 papers in the library · 15 citations · publishing 2005-2025

Papers

Postcesarean Pulmonary Embolism, Sustained Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Embolectomy, and Near-Death Experience

Obstetrics and Gynecology November 1, 2005 Alan T. Marty, Frank L. Hilton, Robert K. Spear et al. 12 citations

Survival after surgical removal of a massive blood clot from the lungs (embolectomy) following a cesarean delivery that causes sustained cardiac arrest is rare. In this case, a woman went into cardiac arrest and stopped breathing one day after an uncomplicated cesarean due to a pulmonary embolism. While continuous cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed, doctors used a heart-lung machine connected to the leg vessels to allow successful removal of the clot. After waking, the patient reported a near-death experience. Pulmonary embolism causes about 2 deaths per 100,000 live births per year in the United States, and it is probably more common after cesarean than vaginal delivery. Massive pulmonary embolism after cesarean delivery can be treated even if continuous CPR is needed until embolectomy.

DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000164054.53501.96 (opens in new tab) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Pulmonary embolism Embolectomy Anesthesia +2

Augmentation of Interstitial Cystitis-Bladder Pain Syndrome Treatment With Meditation and Yoga: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Obstetrics and Gynecology February 1, 2025 Angela N Dao, Yuko M Komesu, Sierra M Jansen et al. 3 citations

Adding meditation and yoga to standard care for interstitial cystitis-bladder pain syndrome improves treatment response and reduces the need for additional interventions. In a randomized trial, 72% of women who received meditation and yoga plus standard care reported moderate or marked improvement after 12 weeks, compared with 26% receiving standard care alone. The mind-body group also showed greater reductions in symptom and pain scores and required fewer treatment escalations (4% vs 33%). These findings suggest that incorporating mind-body practices into routine care can enhance outcomes for this condition.

DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005820 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab)