Sukhpreet Patel, Manali V Daga, P. Vora, M. Jassawalla
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Abstract
Aim: To present options for management of errors resulting from the cryopreservation of large volumes of semen samples and long freeze-to-thaw intervals. Background: The cryopreservation of gametes is on the rise owing to its established safety and efficiency. Case description: We present a challenging case at our center of a lost semen vial due to a broken cryocane and a systematic approach to locating it. Conclusion: Systematic troubleshooting can help locating misplaced gamete samples in high-volume centers. Clinical significance: New guidelines for containment systems is the need of the hour.
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Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is the aim of this journal to provide platform for members to have access to scientific and peer-reviewed clinically oriented guidelines for practice and professional updating of subject of obstetrics and gynecology. The scope of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (SAFOG) journal is to cover the broad subject of obstetrics and gynecology and give out articles, information, and practice guidelines. The journal has fixed format of review articles, presentations as original studies by members and readers, operative skill reviews, case reports, and midwifery peer-reviewed practice guidelines. In addition, call upon experts and clinical authorities among member countries of SAFOG region to give out editorials on policy formulating topics such as maternal mortality, abortions, contraceptives, reproductive health preservation of women, etc. As well as to tabulate reproductive health country specific data to create awareness regarding the enormity of maternal and neonatal problems. To give out reader specific information for forthcoming professional events in the region. It remains a platform for better communication and exchange of reproductive indices among member countries. Also to amalgamate with world bodies, recommendations for practice guidelines for members. Brief of the journal: The SAFOG journal is the official organ and publication of South Asia Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is a scientific and peer-reviewed platform of exchange of professional activities, clinical practice guidelines, operative skill updates, and nursing midwifery practices among member countries.