As arguably the more severe form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), UC can lead to potentially severe complications if symptoms like bloody diarrhea and intestinal inflammation are allowed to go ...

Haemorrhage remains the leading cause of death, despite the existence of effective clinical interventions, emphasising the ...

However, a lobectomy is a major lung surgery. While it can be life-saving, it does come with a risk of complications that must be carefully considered. Before deciding to proceed with a lobectomy, ...

Three additional factors were consistently associated with risk for major PPH regardless of mode of delivery: increasing infant birthweight, antepartum haemorrhage and Asian ethnicity. Conclusion ...

Anticoagulants and aspirin are the best studied and most commonly utilized therapeutic agents used to prevent pregnancy complications in thrombophilic women. The use of anticoagulant therapy ...

Although several systematic reviews have considered outcomes and/or overall incidence of complications following MMA embolization, no prior review has conducted a comprehensive assessment of overall ...

Catheter related problems due to an indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) have existed as long as urinary catheters have been utilized. This section will review IUC complications: infectious complications ...

Birth-related mortality is a major contributor to the burden of deaths worldwide, especially in low-income countries. The Safer Births Bundle of Care program is a combination of interventions ...

The complication can also result in severe maternal hemorrhage. During placental abruption, the placenta may separate entirely or partially. Most often, placental abruption is a complication of ...