J Harriott

Current Practice and Knowledge in Aneuploidy Screening: A Nation-wide Survey

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10.7727/wimj.2018.108

Synopsis:

Aneuploidy risk is present in all pregnancies, however many women in Jamaica are not screened. This may be due to concerns of the patient or physician. Increase in screening may allow for early management and preparation for abnormalities.

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Objective: To determine the current approach and knowledge of aneuploidy screening among obstetricians and gynaecologists in Jamaica.

Methods: A questionnaire of primarily multiple-choice questions was sent by mail or hand-delivered to obstetricians and gynecologists across the country. The questions concerned demographics, knowledge of screening and diagnostic tests available and test selection.

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02 Aug, 2018

Accepted:

15 Feb, 2019

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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2019

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Laparoscopic Cervicoisthmic Cerclage for the Treatment of Cervical Incompetence: Case Reports

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 5 (2011)

Pages:

590–3

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Case Reports

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laparoscopy

Cervicoisthmic cerclage

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e-Published: 05 Feb, 2014

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Factors Related to Obstetric Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Lacerations in a Jamaican Cohort

Issue:

Vol 60, issue 2 (2011)

Pages:

195–8

Synopsis:

The two main factors related to severe obstetric perineal lacerations were babies weighing more than 3.5 kg and operative vaginal deliveries.

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify significant and modifiable risk factors associated with obstetric third and fourth degree perineal lacerations and to produce recommendations that may reduce their morbidity and prevalence.

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Jamaica

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e-Published: 17 Oct, 2013

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Successful Treatment of Severe Male Factor Infertility in Jamaica with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection

Issue:

Vol 60, issue 1 (2011)

Pages:

41–5

Synopsis:

Currently, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is the recommended treatment for couples with severe male factor infertility. This study represents the first review of ICSI in Jamaica.

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Objective: To examine the impact of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) on the treatment of subfertile couples in Jamaica.

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Jamaica

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection

in-vitro fertilisation

male factor infertility

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e-Published: 17 Oct, 2013

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Uterus Bicornis Bicollis, Imperforate Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis: Case Report and Literature Review

Issue:

Vol 58, issue 4 (2009)

Pages:

379–82

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Urogenital congenital deformities

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e-Published: 19 Sep, 2013

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A Randomized Comparison of Rectal Misoprostol with Syntometrine on Blood loss in the Third Stage of Labour

Issue:

Vol 58, Issue 3 (2009)

Pages:

201–6

Synopsis:

Rectal misoprostol in appropriately selected patients results in comparable blood loss at delivery as compared to standard therapy and may be a reasonable alternative for the active management of the third stage of labour in patients delivered outside of a hospital setting.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: a) To compare the clinical effect of rectal misoprostol with intramuscular syntometrine in reducing blood loss in the third stage of labour, b) to determine the severity and incidence of side effects of both drugs and c) to measure blood loss, patient tolerance and acceptance of rectal misoprostol.

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Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy versus Vaginal Hysterectomy at the University Hospital of the West Indies: A 5-year Retrospective Study

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.275

Pages:

865–9

Synopsis:

There were no significant differences between the total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) and vaginal hysterectomy (VH) groups in terms of intraoperative and postoperative complications. However, TLH was associated with significantly longer operative time and a trend toward a shorter hospital stay than VH.

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Objective: To compare the outcomes of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), a relatively new procedure, with vaginal hysterectomy (VH), a well-established procedure, in a university teaching hospital.

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Total laparoscopic hysterectomy

University of the West Indies

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e-Published: 24 Jun, 2013

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Minimally invasive surgery: what gynaecologists are doing in modern times

Issue:

Vol 62 (Suppl. 3) The Association of Surgeons in Jamaica

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Distinguished Guest Lectures

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e-Published: 21 Jun, 2013

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Anticardiolipin Antibodies and Lupus Anticoagulants among Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 8 (2012)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2011.224

Pages:

789–94

Synopsis:

Approximately 8% of the infertile women seeking in vitro fertilization in Jamaica were anticardiolipin antibody and/or lupus anticoagulant positive. The presence of these antibodies did not affect the fertilization rate, pregnancy rate, nor did it demonstrate an increased risk for cycle cancellation or the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

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Objective: The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of anticardiolipin antibody (aCL) and lupus anticoagulant (LA) on the outcome of the in vitro ferlitization (IVF) cycles and to determine the prevalence of these antibodies in infertile women seeking IVF in Jamaica.

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