Obstetrics and Gynecology

Washington University physicians in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology treat women in the following areas of practice, gynecologic cancer, general obstetrics and gynecology, maternal-fetal and ultrasound, urogynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, including pediatric and adolescent gynecology.

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Alison G. Cahill, MD, MSCI

Specialty Areas
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Areas of Clinical Interest
Maternal-fetal medicine, basic obstetric ultrasound, comprehensive obstetric ultrasound, gynecologic ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, diagnostic procedures, genetic amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, CVS, umbilical cord blood sampling, birth defects, isoimmunization, hydrops, miscarriage, chromosomal disorders, down syndrome, fetal anomalies, fetal growth abnormalities, genetic counseling, genetic screening, genetic testing, genetics, ob/gyn, gynecologic ultrasound, women's health, nuchal translucency, pelvic ultrasound,

PUBS (percutaneous umbilical blood sampling) placental abnormalities and imaging, prenatal diagnosis, prenatal testing, adnexal tumors and imaging, advanced maternal age, amniocentesis, basic and comprehensive obstetric ultrasound, ultrasound, uterine masses and imaging, prenatal ultrasound, first trimester screening

Major or Recent Publications/Awards
Honors and Awards

Fellow of the Year Award, 2007

Editorial Responsibilities

Reviewer
Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Publications

Cahill AG, Macones GA, Stamilio DM, Dicke JM, Crane JP, Odibo AO. Pregnancy loss rate after mid-trimester amniocentesis in twin pregnancies. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008; in press

Harper LH, Cahill AG, Odibo AO, Stamilio DM, Peipert JF, Macones GA. Effect of gestational age at the prior cesarean delivery on maternal morbidity in subsequent VBAC attempt. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008; in press

Sisco KM, Cahill AG, Stamilio DM, Macones GA. Is continuous monitoring the answer to incidentally observed fetal heart rate decelerations? Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2008; in press

Cahill AG, Waterman BM, Stamilio DM, Odibo AO, Allsworth JE, Evanoff E, Macones G. Higher maximum does of oxytocin are associated with an unacceptably high risk for uterine rupture in patients attempting vaginal birth after cesarean delivery. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;199(1):32.e1-5.

Cahill AG, Stout MJ, Stamilio DM, Odibo AO, Peipert JF, Macones GA. Risk factors for bladder injury in patients with a prior hysterotomy. Obstetrics & Gynecology 2008;112(1):116-120

Cahill AG, Basek JA, Stamilio DM, Odibo AO, Stevens E, Macones GA. Minor trauma in pregnancy: Is the evaluation unwarranted? American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;198(2):208.e1-5.

Cahill AG, Stamilio DM, Odibo AO, Peipert JF, Stevens E, Macones GA. Racial disparity in the success and complications of vaginal birth after cesarean. Obstetrics & Gynecology 2008;111(3):654-8

Macones GA, Stamilio DM, Jungheim E, Cahill AG, Goetzinger K. Discussion: ‘Lactation and midlife metabolic syndrome’ by Ram et al. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;198(3):338-9.e1-6.

Macones GA, Stamilio DM, Cahill AG, Harper L, Bibee K. Discussion: ‘Delivery method and outcome in very low birthweight fetuses’ by Wylie et al. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;198(6):640.e1-640.e7.

Odibo AO, Cahill AG, Stamilio DM, Stevens EJ, Peipert JF, Macones GA. Predicting placental abruption and previa in women with a previous cesarean delivery. Am J Perinatol 2007; 24:299-05.

Cahill AG, Macones GA. Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery: Evidence-based practice. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007; 50:18-25.

Cahill AG, Macones GA, Odibo AO, Stamilio DM. Magnesium for seizure prophylaxis in patients with mild preeclampsia. Obstetrics & Gynecology 2007; 110:601-7.

Odibo AO, Sehdev HM, Stamilio DM, Cahill AG, Dunn L, Macones GA. Defining nasal bone hypoplasia in second-trimester Down syndrome screening: does the use of multiples of the median improve screening efficiency? American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007; 197:495-00.

Cahill AG, Odibo AO, Willers DM, Chang JJ, Shanks A, Goetzinger K. Discussion: ‘Cervical dilation I mid-pregnancy: expectant management vs. cerclage’ by Pereira et al. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007; 197(5):e1-e5.

Cahill AG, Stamilio DM, Odibo AO, Peipert JF, Stevens EJ, Macones GA. Does maximum does of oxytocin affect risk for uterine rupture in candidates for vaginal birth after cesarean. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007; 197(5):495.e1-5.

Macones GA, Cahill AG, Stamilio DS, Odibo AO, Peipert JF. Uterine rupture in women attempting vaginal birth after cesarean section: Can it be predicted? American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006; 195: 1148-52.

Cahill AG, Macones GM. Vital considerations for vital statistics in obstetrical research. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006; 194:909-10.

Cahill AG, Stamilio DM, Odibo AO, Peipert JF, Ratcliffe SJ, Stevens EJ, Sammel MD, Macones GA. Is vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) or elective repeat cesarean safer in women with a prior vaginal delivery? American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006; 195:1143-7.

Macones GA, Cahill AG, Pare E, Stamilio DM, Ratcliffe S, Stevens EJ, Sammel M, Peipert JF. Obstetric outcomes in women with two prior cesarean deliveries: Is vaginal birth after cesarean delivery a viable option? American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2005; 192:1223-9.

Cahill AG, Stamilio DM, Pare E, Peipert JF, Stevens EJ, Nelson DB, Macones GA. Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) attempt in twin pregnancies: Is it safe? American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2005; 193:1050-5.

Macones GA, Cahill AG. Is routine sampling of fetal fibronectin justified? OBG Management 2003; 15:50-53.

Alison G. Cahill, MD, MSCI