SMJ articles in the category "gynecology"

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CME Article: Adherence to Guideline-Based Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Gynecology among Alabama Providers

Objectives: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a preventable cause of postoperative morbidity. The appropriate use of perioperative antibiotics for prevention of SSIs is a well-established quality metric. Little is known about the adherence to guidelines-based antibiotic prophylaxis among Alabama obstetricians and gynecologists. Our aims were to determine their adherence to…

Posted in: Guidelines 10 gynecology 5

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Variation in Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Gynecologic Procedures Before and After an Educational Intervention

Objectives: Guidelines for use of prophylactic antibiotics in gynecologic procedures are outlined by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. There remains, however, a high rate of unindicated administration of antibiotics for surgeries. A retrospective study performed at our institution in 2012–2013 demonstrated that unindicated prophylactic antibiotics were administered over…

Posted in: adverse events 6 antibiotics 6 gynecology 5 quality improvement 23

Review Article

Lynch Syndrome and Endometrial Cancer

In patients with Lynch syndrome, gynecologic cancer often can be the first presenting malignancy. In this review, we summarize the genetics of Lynch syndrome and review the various modalities of identifying patients at risk for this syndrome. The clinical characteristics of Lynch-associated endometrial cancer and screening and risk-reducing strategies also…

Posted in: endometrial cancer 5 genetics 3 gynecology 5 risk reduction 2

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The Rectovaginal Examination: Physician Attitudes and Practice Patterns

Background: The value of screening with the rectovaginal examination (RVE) has not been validated. This study describes physician attitudes and practice patterns regarding the RVE. Methods: Cross-sectional survey of residents and faculty in general internal medicine and obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) at a university hospital. Results: Thirty-four percent of physicians surveyed reported…

Posted in: ambulatory care 3 gynecology 5 screening 34 Women's Health 19

Original Article

Burnout in Residency: A Statewide Study

Objective: To determine the prevalence of burnout in residents in obstetrics and gynecology through the use of a validated tool. Methods: The Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services questionnaire is a previously validated tool that measures burnout. Obstetrics and gynecology residents from Texas were invited to participate in this study in…

Posted in: burnout 29 gynecology 5 obstetrics 6 residents 10
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