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Check your mailbox for a print copy of the December issue of Contemporary OB/GYN or get immediate access to the digital edition now to read these clinically relevant articles:
How to manage urolithiasis
Incidence of stone disease is increasing faster in women than in men and the cost in the United States is $2.1 billion annually. Manoj Monga, MD, international authority on endourology and stone disease at the Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, provides a concise overview on preventing and managing urolithiasis. Although 70% of stones in women are calcium, moderation in mineral intake—not elimination of calcium altogether—is the first step in counseling. » More
Are you ready for office-based surgery?
Making the leap to performing surgery in the office rather than an ambulatory surgery center or traditional OR takes attention to detail and involves the entire practice. In this article, Morris Wortman, MD, a pioneer in minimally invasive surgery, offers you a step-by-step plan for gearing up to operate in the office, from legal requirements to patient selection, anesthesia options, financial implications, and management of emergencies. » More
Beyond Kegels: When do gynecologic problems call for physical therapy?
Pelvic floor rehabilitation can be highly effective and low risk for patients with pelvic floor disorders and it’s much more than just doing Kegel exercises. Dr. Rebecca G. Rogers, Regents Professor and Director of the Division of Urogynecology at the University of New Mexico, offers guidelines for when to refer a patient for PT and advice on finding a physical therapist. » More
MFM Consult
From the Publications Committee of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Mary E. Norton, MD, this month’s column contains expert, case-based guidance on evaluating and managing isolated renal pelviectasis diagnosed on second-trimester ultrasound. » More
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