• Rare case of recurrent late post-hysterectomy ectopic pregnancy 

  Hitti E.; Ghulmiyyah L.; Pipkin M. (MALDENCOMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA, 2010)

  [No abstract available]
• Human papillomavirus genotype attribution in invasive cervical cancer: a retrospective cross-sectional worldwide study 

  de Sanjose S.; Quint W.G.V.; Alemany L.; Geraets D.T.; Klaustermeier J.E.; Lloveras B.; Tous S.; Felix A.; Bravo L.E.; Shin H.-R.; Vallejos C.S.; de Ruiz P.A.; Lima M.A.; Guimera N.; Clavero O.; Alejo M.; Llombart-Bosch A.; Cheng-Yang C.; Tatti S.A.; Kasa (NEW YORK360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA, 2010)

  Background: Knowledge about the distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes in invasive cervical cancer is crucial to guide the introduction of prophylactic vaccines. We aimed to provide novel and comprehensive ...
• Genetic amniocentesis complications: Is the incidence overrated? 

  Nassar A.H.; Martin D.; Gonzalez-Quintero V.H.; Gomez-Marin O.; Salman F.; Gutierrez A.; O'Sullivan M.J. (BASELALLSCHWILERSTRASSE 10, CH-4009 BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2004)

  Aims: To estimate the complication rate of 2nd-trimester amniocentesis and to determine the associated risk factors. Methods: A retrospective chart review of genetic amniocenteses performed at a single tertiary care ...
• Consanguinity and family clustering of male factor infertility in Lebanon 

  Inhorn M.C.; Kobeissi L.; Nassar Z.; Lakkis D.; Fakih M.H. (NEW YORK360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA, 2009)

  Objective: To investigate the influence of consanguineous marriage on male factor infertility in Lebanon, where rates of consanguineous marriage remain high (29.6percent among Muslims, 16.5percent among Christians). Design: ...
• Effect of powdered gloves, worn at the time of embryo transfer, on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles 

  Hannoun A.; Zreik T.G.; Ghaziri G.; Abu Musa A.; Awwad J. (NEW YORK233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA, 2009)

  Purpose: To assess the effect of wearing powdered gloves during embryo transfer as compared to un-powdered gloves on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles. Methods: Patients, undergoing embryo transfer procedures, were ...
• A short cervical length in pregnancy: Management options 

  Sinno A.; Usta I.M.; Nassar A.H. (NEW YORK333 SEVENTH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10001 USA, 2009)

  Measuring cervical length using transvaginal ultrasonography is a useful tool to predict the risk of preterm birth in low- and high-risk pregnancies. Management of a short cervix poses a significant dilemma for clinicians. ...
• Elective repeat cesarean delivery: At which gestational age is it performed 

  Nassar A.H.; Abu-Musa A.; Zreik R.; Karam M.; Nawfal A.K.; Hammad I.; Usta I.M. (OSLOKARL JOHANS GATE 5, NO-0154 OSLO, NORWAY, 2009)

  [No abstract available]
• Ectopic pregnancy in a uterine perforation site 

  Nassar A.H.; Charara I.; Nawfal A.K.; Ghulmiyyah L.; Usta I.M. (NEW YORK360 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA, 2009)

  Uterine perforation can occur following first-trimester abortion or more commonly postpartum after evacuation of retained placental tissues. We report a case of a pregnancy at the site of a recent uterine perforation. ...
• Pregnancy and risk of venous thromboembolism in developing countries 

  Nassar A.H.; Musallam K.M.; Cappellini M.D.; Taher A.T. (MALDENCOMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA, 2009)

  [No abstract available]
• Shoulder dystocia: What is the risk of recurrence? 

  Usta I.M.; Iiayek S.; Yaliya F.; Abu-Musa A.; Nassar A.H. (, 2009)

  [No abstract available]
• Effect of female nargile smoking on in vitro fertilization outcome 

  Hannoun A.; Nassar A.H.; Usta I.M.; Musa A.A. (AMSTERDAMPO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2010)

  Objective: Smoking is a significant health hazard that has been associated with poor reproductive outcome and reduced fertility in reproductive age women. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of nargile smoking ...
• Two dose regimens of nifedipine for management of preterm labor: A randomized controlled trial 

  Nassar A.; Abu-Musa A.A.; Awwad J.; Khalil A.; Tabbara J.; Usta I.M. (NEW YORK333 SEVENTH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10001 USA, 2009)

  We compared two dose regimens of tocolytic oral nifedipine. Women with singleton pregnancies admitted in preterm labor (24 to 34 weeks) were randomized to high-dose (HD) nifedipine (n = 49; 20 mg loading dose, repeated in ...
• Effect of religion on the attitude of primiparous women toward genetic testing 

  Usta I.M.; Nassar A.H.; Abu-Musa A.A.; Hannoun A. (CHICHESTERTHE ATRIUM, SOUTHERN GATE, CHICHESTER PO19 8SQ, W SUSSEX, ENGLAND, 2010)

  Background: Factors that influence a pregnant woman's decision to accept or decline genetic tests are largely undefined. The objective of this study was to determine the acceptance rate of prenatal diagnostic testing in ...
• Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura and Pregnancy: Report of Four Cases and Literature Review 

  Shamseddine A.; Chehal A.; Usta I.; Salem Z.; El-Saghir N.; Taher A. (NEW YORKDIV JOHN WILEY and SONS INC, 605 THIRD AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10158-0012 USA, 2004)

  Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a severe life-threatening hematological disorder affecting the microcirculation of multiple organ systems. Infection, pregnancy, cancer, drugs, and surgery are frequently ...
• Effect of war on fertility: A review of the literature 

  Abu-Musa A.A.; Kobeissi L.; Hannoun A.B.; Inhorn M.C. (CAMBRIDGEDUCK END FARM, DRY DRAYTON, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 8DB, ENGLAND, 2008)

  The aim of this study was to review the existing literature on the effect of war on female and male fertility. A MEDLINE search for studies that included participants defined as infertile because they were unsuccessful in ...
• Prospective randomized trial of iliohypogastric-ilioinguinal nerve block on post-operative morphine use after inpatient surgery of the female reproductive tract 

  Wehbe S.A.; Ghulmiyyah L.M.; Dominique E.-K.H.; Hosford S.L.; Ehleben C.M.; Saltzman S.L.; Sills E.S. (, 2008)

  Objective. To determine the impact of pre-operative and intra-operative ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block on post-operative analgesic utilization and length of stay (LOS). Methods. We conducted a prospective ...
• Prescribing practices among Lebanese obstetricians for prenatal corticosteroids to enhance fetal lung maturity 

  Nassar A.H.; Awwad J.; Bu Zgheib N.; Cheaib S.; Adra A.; Usta I.M. (CLAREELSEVIER HOUSE, BROOKVALE PLAZA, EAST PARK SHANNON, CO, CLARE, 00000, IRELAND, 2009)

  [No abstract available]
• Fertility drugs and risk of ovarian cancer: Dispelling the myth 

  Zreik T.G.; Ayoub C.M.; Hannoun A.; Karam C.J.; Munkarah A.R. (PHILADELPHIA530 WALNUT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-3621 USA, 2008)

  PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Worldwide 50-80 million people suffer from infertility. Assisted reproductive technology has provided a way of overcoming infertility and childlessness.The current article will focus on data linking ...
• Three-dimensional sonographic diagnosis of conjoined twins with fetal death in the first trimester 

  Abu-Rustum R.S.; Adra A.M. (LAURELSUBSCRIPTION DEPT, 14750 SWEITZER LANE, STE 100, LAUREL, MD 20707-5906 USA, 2008)

  [No abstract available]
• Advanced maternal age. Part I: Obstetric complications 

  Usta I.M.; Nassar A.H. (NEW YORK333 SEVENTH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10001 USA, 2008)

  More women are postponing pregnancy into the fourth and fifth decades of life for a variety of reasons. Advanced maternal age, traditionally defined as age more than 35 years, has been associated with increased obstetric ...

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