Archives of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Vasa Praevia: Diagnosis and Management in a Sub-Saharan Maternity Unit

Jacques Albert Bang Ntamack , Elsy Ntsame , Robert Eya’ama , Chiesa Moutandou , Opheelia Makoyo Komba , Pamphile Assoumou Obiang , Ulysse Pascal Minkobame Zaga Minko , Jean François Meye

The presence of vasa previa is a rare but serious complication for the fetus due to the occurrence of Benckiser’s hemorrhage. This report presents a clinical case of vasa previa diagnosed antenatally in a spontaneous pregnancy. Performing a transvaginal ultrasound combined with pulsed Doppler in pregnant women with risk factors for placenta previa or low-lying placenta allows diagnosis in nearly 98% of cases.

Arch Obstet Gynecol, 2026, Volume 7, Issue 1, p1-5 | DOI: 10.33696/Gynaecology.7.094

Original Research Open Access

Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery in Austria: A National Survey of Implementation and Awareness

Teresa L. Pan , Christina Hütter , Irina Tsibulak , Karl Tamussino

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways improve postoperative outcomes across surgical specialties; however, implementation in gynecologic surgery remains inconsistent. This study assessed national ERAS implementation in Austrian gynecologic departments and compared reported practices between departmental leadership and frontline clinicians.

Arch Obstet Gynecol, 2026, Volume 7, Issue 1, p6-13 | DOI: 10.33696/Gynaecology.7.095