International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Papers
(The median citation count of International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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Prior vertical uterine incision: Effect on subsequent pregnancy characteristics and outcomes454
Single‐center serological surveillance of SARS‐CoV‐2 in pregnant patients presenting to labor and delivery284
Association between body mass index, obesity, and vulvar cancer recurrence269
The impact of hysterectomy for benign uterine tumors on subsequent ovarian reserve, lower urinary tract symptoms, and sexual function: A prospective multidirectional short‐term analysis232
Molecular cytogenetic study of the fetal genome in idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss198
Bridging the gap: An outlook of oncofertility care in Africa164
Suction tube uterine tamponade versus uterine balloon tamponade for treatment of refractory postpartum hemorrhage: A randomized clinical feasibility trial155
Case report: Management of acute progressive hemothorax in pregnancy complicated by maternal pulmonary sequestration102
A road map through the multi‐faceted world of female genital cosmetic surgical techniques87
The potential of repeated mean arterial pressure measurements for predicting early‐ and late‐onset pre‐eclampsia in twin pregnancies: Prediction model study84
Issue Information82
Impact of health literacy on pregnancy outcomes in socioeconomically disadvantaged and ethnic minority populations: A scoping review73
Diagnosis and management of a case of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia with lumbosacral metastases67
Infertility following trisomic pregnancies: A nationwide cohort study59
Pregnancy after advanced ovarian cancer with spontaneous uterine rupture in second trimester: A case report and review of the literature57
RETRACTION: Association of biochemical markers with the severity of pre‐eclampsia56
Letter to the editor: Clinician perspectives on hysterectomy versus uterine preservation in pelvic organ prolapse surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis55
Impact of an Outpatient Word Catheter Program for Bartholin cysts and abscesses: A retrospective cohort study55
Development of a new definition of maternal near miss based on organ dysfunction in Latin America and the Caribbean: A prospective multicenter cohort study52
Cancer therapy and reproductive impact50
Task‐sharing: Abortion care access expansion through training midwives and nurses to provide first trimester abortion in a sub‐Saharan setting: A multicenter pre‐post study50
Accuracy of ultrasound for the detection of placenta accreta spectrum in a universal screening population44
Accuracy of ultrasound estimation of fetal weight in twin pregnancy42
Stem cell theory: A new horizon for the treatment of endometriosis by targeting mesenchymal stem cell42
A risk scoring model for predicting adverse maternal outcomes in pregnancy with pre‐eclampsia37
Dynamic volume variation of uterine leiomyomas during pregnancy37
Impact of peripartum antibiotics on wound complications in women with obstetric anal sphincter injury35
Efficacy of combination of transcervical Foley catheter and sublingual misoprostol versus sublingual misoprostol for labor induction in pre‐eclampsia at 28–34 weeks34
Women know about perineal trauma risk but do not know how to prevent it: Knowledge, attitude, and practice33
Asymptomatic total uterine torsion led by unbalanced dense pelvic adhesions presented in a twin pregnancy31
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Artificial intelligence to understand fluctuation of fetal brain activity by recognizing facial expressions30
COVID‐19 vaccine acceptance in pregnant women29
Associations of hepatitis B and C in women aged 15–49 years with neonatal preterm birth in 66 high‐income countries, 1990–201927
Risk factors for placenta accreta spectrum without prior cesarean section: A case–control study in China26
Mixed methods evaluation of the Caring for Providers to Improve Patient Experience intervention26
Letter to the editor: Japan foresees early‐stage medical abortion approval: Will this reduce barriers to access safe abortion?25
Establishing communication with relatives of admitted obstetrical patients with COVID‐19 infection during COVID‐19 pandemic: A quality improvement initiative25
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Contemporary Issues in Women’s Health22
Every woman, every time, everywhere: FIGO is the global voice for women’s health22
Inflammatory cytokines in maternal serum between women with threatened miscarriage and normal pregnancy21
Evaluation of the Caval aortic index in fetal growth restriction: A case–control study in a tertiary center21
C‐reactive protein “at first sight”: Standard postoperative trend in gynecological surgery and a comparative analysis with white blood cell levels21
Prevalence of mental health problems in mothers of preterm infants admitted to NICU: A cross‐sectional study21
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Extending maternal nutrition to the neonate: The value of initiation and exclusive breastfeeding20
Albumin concentration is a candidate indicator for predicting the risk of calf venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing gynecologic surgery20
Response: Is there still an indication for episiotomy? Results from a French national database analysis20
FIGO statement: Disparities in patients' access to benign gynecological surgery20
Issue Information19
Perfecting hysterosalpingography: Limitations to the use of disposable balloon catheter and its solution19
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Contemporary Issues in Women's Health19
Reasons reported by women for choosing the levonorgestrel intrauterine system as a contraceptive method19
Selected papers from the XXIII FIGO World Congress18
RETRACTION: Calcium Supplementation for the Prevention of Pre‐Eclampsia18
COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent action needed for Africa and the world18
A successful pregnancy in a known case of severe immune thrombocytopenic purpura and pleural angiomatosis18
Retraction18
Discontinuation of the maternal death surveillance and response system in the post‐conflict context of the Central African Republic17
Comparison of two stitches versus one stitch for emergency cervical cerclage to prevent preterm birth in singleton pregnancies17
Prenatal diagnosis and clinical pregnancy outcome of fetuses with conotruncal defects in a Chinese cohort17
Uterine autolysis: An unusual presentation of post‐cesarean sepsis17
Comparison of cervical cancer screening results among public and private services in Brazil17
Retraction: Effect of adjunctive vaginal progesterone after McDonald cerclage on the rate of second‐trimester abortion in singleton pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial17
Triglyceride‐glucose index (TyG index) and endometrial carcinoma risk: A retrospective cohort study17
Letter to the editor: FIGO good practice recommendations on modifiable causes of iatrogenic preterm birth16
Response: Analysis of adjuvant therapy in early staged endometrioid endometrial cancer—FIGO 2023 classification16
FIGO good practice recommendations on the importance of registry data for monitoring rates and health systems performance in prevention and management of preterm birth16
FIGO good practice recommendations on the use of pessary for reducing the frequency and improving outcomes of preterm birth16
Impact of perioperative characteristics on the recurrence risk and survival of patients with uterine leiomyosarcoma15
FIGO good practice recommendations on surgical techniques to improve safety and reduce complications during cesarean delivery15
A multicenter study of the relationship between the compulsory time spent at home and sexual functioning15
FIGO good practice recommendations for cesarean delivery: Prep‐for‐Labor triage to minimize risks and maximize favorable outcomes15
Womenʼs perspectives on the quality of maternal and newborn care in childbirth during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Latvia: Results from the IMAgiNE EURO study on 40 WHO standards‐based quality measures15
Correlations between attitudes towards the COVID‐19 vaccine and psychiatric symptoms among pregnant women15
FIGO guidance for sustainable implementation of vaccination programs for women: Pregnancy and HPV15
Issue Information15
Vacuum‐assisted vaginal delivery with annular placenta and vasa previa: A rare case report15
John J. Sciarra Prize Paper Award for 202414
Quality of life and burden of disease of vulvar lichen sclerosus: A single‐center retrospective study in China14
Physical energies for the management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause: An overview of a systematic review and network meta‐analysis14
Awareness of eclampsia among rural tribal women of reproductive age14
Screening of single nucleotide polymorphism in matrix metalloproteinase‐2 (MMP2) and tetraspanin CD63 genes in Chlamydia trachomatis‐infected tubal ectopic pregnancy patie14
Three‐dimensional model for improvement of endometriosis care (3D‐E)14
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Pregnancy care among French physicians: A national survey14
Editorial: Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy14
Effects of medical abortion assisted by traditional Chinese medicine: A network meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials14
Contemporary Issues in Women's Health14
Maternal origin matters: Country of birth as a risk factor for obstetric anal sphincter injuries13
Treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium infection in pregnancy: A systematic review of international guidelines13
Using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry to predict potential biomarkers for missed miscarriage and its metabolic pathways in a tertiary center: A cross‐sectional analytic study13
“What you see is what you get”—abnormal endometrial sonographic findings are sufficient for direct surgical hysteroscopy: Retrospective cohort study13
Laparoscopically‐assisted vaginal polymyomectomy overcoming usual size limits of minimally invasive surgery—A case report13
Letter to the editor: Searching for prognostic markers for stage I epithelial ovarian cancer: A role for systemic inflammatory markers13
Effectiveness and continuation rates of the etonogestrel‐subdermal contraceptive implant versus short‐acting contraceptive methods offered at no cost in Campinas, Brazil13
Sexually transmitted infections: Prevalence and clinical outcomes among pregnant women in Western Sydney13
Effectiveness of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in open gynecologic oncology surgery: A randomized controlled trial13
Heavy uterine bleeding in adolescent caused by uterine vascular lesion: A case report13
Emotional inhibition mediates the relationship between maternal postpartum security and pregnancy distress in China: A cross‐sectional study13
The expanding role of sonography for the diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis: Results of a large case series13
Oral rehydration therapy versus intravenous rehydration therapy in the first 12 h following hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarum: A randomized controlled trial13
The new robotic system HUGO RAS for gynecologic surgery: First European experience from Gemelli Hospital13
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of prenatal care practitioners regarding oral health in pregnancy—A systematic review13
Low sexual desire and hypoactive sexual desire disorder in Chinese women13
Depression, anxiety, quality of life and coping in women with infertility: A cross‐sectional study from India12
Impact of the hemostatic approach after laparoscopic endometrioma excision on ovarian reserve: Systematic review and network meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials12
Combined effects of age and endometriosis on ovarian reserve in women with infertility12
Announcing the winner of the John J. Sciarra IJGO Prize Paper Award for 202012
Effect of abdominal hot pack application on gastrointestinal motility recovery after comprehensive gynecologic staging surgery12
Hypoglycemia during the oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy—maternal characteristics and neonatal outcomes12
The effect of skeletal muscle‐derived cells implantation on stress urinary incontinence and functional urethral properties in female patients12
Assuring integrity in Obstetrics and Gynecology research12
Triage of HPV positivity in a high HIV prevalence setting: A prospective cohort study comparing visual triage methods and HPV genotype restriction in Botswana12
Enlargement of the genital hiatus is associated with prolapse recurrence in patients undergoing sacrospinous ligament fixation12
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Prediction of high‐risk factors for ovarian metastasis in patients with endometrial cancer: A large‐sample retrospective case–control study11
Patient‐reported outcome measures for pregnancy‐related urinary and fecal incontinence: A prospective cohort study in a large Italian population11
Our path from abnormal uterine bleeding and iron deficiency to impaired fetal development: A long and winding road11
Prevalence threshold and positive predictive value of noninvasive prenatal testing11
Risks of maternal cardiopulmonary events associated with ritodrine for tocolysis: A national database linkage study in 1 831 564 pregnant women11
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Do survivors of borderline ovarian tumors have susceptibility to secondary primary malignancies? A SEER population‐based study11
The EnPlace® sacrospinous ligament fixation—A novel minimally invasive transvaginal procedure for apical pelvic organ prolapse repair: Safety and short‐term outcome results11
Comparison of progestin‐primed ovarian stimulation regimen and antagonist regimen in women aged 35 years or older with diminished ovarian reserve: A propensity score‐matched study11
The relationship between traumatic childbirth perception, desire to avoid pregnancy, and sexual quality of life in women11
Imaging and video of late preterm delivery by midline laparotomy due to incarcerated uterus: A case report and literature review of a rare but morbid condition11
Association between hospital case volume and maternal adverse events in patients with placental abruption: An analysis using a Japanese national inpatient database11
Professional activity and experience after a residency training program in ObGyn: A 10‐year analysis11
Development of antepartum risk prediction model for postpartum hemorrhage in Lagos, Nigeria: A prospective cohort study (Predict‐PPH study)11
Maternal mortality in Lebanon: Increased vulnerability among Syrian refugees11
Cerebroplacental ratio and perinatal outcomes in mild‐to‐moderate idiopathic polyhydramnios cases11
Investigating the healthcare‐seeking behaviors of mobile phone users to improve cervical cancer screening in rural Uganda11
Expectant management of tubal pregnancies with human chorionic gonadotropin up to 2000 mIU/mL10
Evaluation of a clinical protocol for the management of fever in labor among pregnant women at term: A quality‐improvement study10
Prophylactic low‐molecular‐weight heparin in women with thrombophilia undergoing in vitro fertilization10
Dusp6 immunohistochemistry is associated with the response of atypical endometrial hyperplasia and early endometrial cancer to conservative treatment10
The transfer of vaccine‐generated SARS‐CoV‐2 antibodies into infantile circulation via breastmilk10
Effect of re‐cryopreservation on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes: Analysis using propensity score matching10
Association between pregnant women fasting duration and neonatal hypoglycemia: A prospective cohort study10
A case of unilateral sclerosing stromal tumor of the ovary in a postmenopausal female10
Effectiveness of prophylactic carbetocin versus oxytocin following vaginal delivery for preventing severe postpartum hemorrhage10
Letter to the Editor: Efficacy and safety of fezolinetant for vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials10
Simultaneous use of high‐volume Foley catheter (60 ml) and misoprostol for labor induction in nulliparous women: A randomized controlled trial10
Factors associated with long‐acting reversible contraception usage: Results from the National Survey of Family Growth10
Performance of the INTERGROWTH‐21st and World Health Organization fetal growth charts for the detection of small‐for‐gestational age neonates in Latin America10
Letter to the Editor: Accuracy and reproducibility of ChatGPT's free version answers about endometriosis10
Anesthesia and postpartum pain management for placenta accreta spectrum: The healthcare provider perspective10
Clinical outcomes in higher‐order multiples reduced to dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twins compared with primary twins and singletons: A prospective observational study10
Timing of antenatal corticosteroid administration in pregnancies with increased risk for premature birth: A retrospective cohort study10
Perinatal outcomes and placental histology in small‐for‐gestational‐age pregnancies—A comparison of population‐based and universal growth charts10
Prevention and elimination efforts of HIV/AIDS caused by sexual violence against women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: An editorial10
Training and capacity building in obstetric fistula repair: A scoping review10
Issue Information9
Abnormal uterine bleeding in a 2‐month‐old infant: Workup, instrumentation, and endoscopic management—A case report9
Letter to the Editor: High stress of gynecologic surgeons encountering surgical complications: Does it hold true for doctors of other specialties?9
Risk factors associated with accidental fetal skin lacerations during cesarean delivery9
Issue Information9
Preliminary results on transmission of SARS‐CoV‐2 antibodies to the fetus and serum neutralizing activity9
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Response: FIGO staging of endometrial cancer 20239
Correlation between Mediterranean diet, bowel function, and isolated posterior vaginal defect: A cross‐sectional study9
Impact of the introduction of a low‐cost uterine balloon tamponade (ESM‐UBT) device for managing severe postpartum hemorrhage in India: A comparative before‐and‐after study9
First case of intracaval recurrence of high‐grade endometrial stromal sarcoma: A case report9
Impact of concomitant intrauterine adhesions on pregnancy outcomes and obstetric complications in women with a septate uterus9
Response: Implementing research activities, an earmark of placenta accreta spectrum reference centers9
Cervical assessment certification and its impact on performance quality in the context of universal cervical screening9
Letter to the editor: Prevalence and risk factors for malignancy in hysteroscopy‐resected endometrial polyps9
Decreased fetal movements: Report from the International Stillbirth Alliance conference workshop9
Capacity building in operational research on obstetric fistula: Experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 2017–20219
Are reduced fetal movements “merely” a maternal perception or truly a reflection of umbilical cord complications? A clinical trial9
Evaluating the hemostatic effects of tranexamic acid in women with pre‐eclampsia9
Issue Information9
Prevalence and factors associated with disrespect and abuse among women who delivered in a University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria9
Predictors of efficacy for cervical ripening among the Bishop score criteria in nulliparous women at term9
Prognosis determination of endocervical adenocarcinomas morphologically reclassified as HPV associated or HPV independent9
A non‐inferiority analysis of hemoglobin levels in postpartum IUD users in Bangladesh9
Implementation strategies of cervical cancer screening in South Asia: A systematic review9
Multicenter evaluation of blood‐based biomarkers for the detection of endometriosis and adenomyosis: A prospective non‐interventional study9
Expert consensus on improving iron deficiency anemia management in obstetrics and gynecology in Asia8
Incidence and ultrasonographic characteristics of cesarean scar niches after uterine closure by double‐layer barbed suture: A prospective comparative study8
Maternal age and body mass index as risk factors for rectovaginal colonization with group B streptococci8
Laparoscopic excision of a large 25 cm adnexal mass with ovarian preservation while minimizing spillage8
Issue Information8
Acknowledgment of reviewers, 2022–20238
Isthmocele diagnosis: The optimal timing for detection8
Major differences in the characteristics of users of the copper intrauterine device or levonorgestrel intrauterine system at a clinic in Campinas, Brazil8
Treatment for vaginal agenesis: A prospective and comparative study between vaginal dilation and surgical neovaginoplasty8
Nomograms for predicting overall survival and cancer‐specific survival of endometrioid ovarian carcinoma: A retrospective cohort study from the SEER database8
Maternal mid‐upper arm circumference to predict small for gestational age: Findings in a Zambian cohort8
Serum procalcitonin to differentiate acute antepartum pyelonephritis from asymptomatic bacteriuria and acute cystitis during pregnancy: A multicenter prospective observational study8
Application of the mesh bridging technique in the excision of abdominal endometriosis lesions: Case report and literature review8
HPV 16/18 E7 oncoprotein detection as a promising triage strategy for HPV 16/18‐positive patients: A prospective multicenter study with a 2‐year follow up8
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Impact of FIGO type 3 uterine fibroids on in vitro fertilization outcomes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis8
The challenge of FIGO type 3 leiomyomas and infertility: Exploring therapeutic alternatives amidst limited scientific certainties8
The efficiency of low‐dose letrozole plus clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction in intrauterine insemination cycles: A randomized clinical trial8
Efficacy of minimally invasive pectopexy with concomitant I‐stop‐mini sling for women with pelvic organ prolapse and overt stress urinary incontinence: A retrospective cohort study8
Survival nomograms for vulvar squamous cell carcinoma based on the SEER database and a Chinese external validation cohort8
The social and economic impacts of cervical cancer on women and children in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A systematic review8
Review of triage strategies for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance among young women8
Readmission following methotrexate treatment for tubal pregnancy8
Prevention of pre‐eclampsia with aspirin: A systematic review of guidelines and evaluation of the quality of recommendation evidence8
Incidence, risk factors, and a prognostic nomogram for distant metastasis in endometrial cancer: A SEER‐based study8
FIGO good practice recommendations for induced or spontaneous labor at term: Prep‐for‐Labor triage to minimize risks and maximize favorable outcomes8
Influence of HIV and its treatment on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in women from a low‐ to middle‐income country7
Response: Risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury recurrence: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Announcing the winner of the John J. Sciarra IJGO Prize Paper Award for 20237
Factors associated with infant feeding intention among usual‐risk pregnant women7
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An unusual case of cervico‐cutaneous fistula7
Demystifying cervical endometriosis: A case series and systematic review7
Reducing the risks of nuclear war—The role of health professionals7
Maternal outcomes before and after new oxytocin protocol at cesarean delivery7
Strengthening evidence‐based intrapartum and newborn care practices in medical schools: Subnational implementation research from India7
Effects of Dienogest on breasts of women of reproductive age and women in menopausal transition: A cohort study7
Letter to the editor: Risk factors for retained placenta in a first pregnancy—A clinical trial7
Evaluating implementation of the FIGO Nutrition Checklist for preconception and pregnancy within the Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa7
The effectiveness of vitamin D as an alternative to FDA‐approved treatment and other therapies for managing vulvovaginal atrophy and sexual inactivity in postmenopausal women. A systematic 7
The HIV paradox: Perinatal mortality is lower in HIV‐positive mothers—A field case–control study in Ethiopia7
COVID‐19 mitigation measures increase preterm birth and low birth weight in the public healthcare system in Uruguay7
Lessons learned in severe axillary gestational gigantomastia7
Investigation of serum trimethylamine‐N‐oxide levels in missed abortion: A prospective study7
Gene expression associated with vaginal bleeding in women using the 52‐mg levonorgestrel hormonal intrauterine device: A prospective study7
Outcome findings of COVID‐19 vaccine among 31 977 pregnant women in Indonesia7
Hemihysterectomy in a patient with uterus didelphys, vaginal septum and ipsilateral renal agenesis: A case report and literature review7
The clinical relevance of excisional margins after large loop excision of the transformation zone for the persistence of cervical dysplasia7
Comparison of H‐Hayman uterine compression suture with conventional vertical sutures: A cross‐sectional study in a tertiary center7
Re‐evaluating prognostic indicators: The critical role of body composition and gene expression in endometrial cancer outcomes7
Retroperitoneal ectopic pregnancy from a tertiary obstetrics hospital in Vietnam: A case series and literature review7
Outcomes of donor versus partner sperm in intrauterine insemination in women aged 38 years and older7
Overcoming barriers to cervical cancer prevention in Afghanistan: The imperative for an HPV vaccination and screening program7
Geographic variation in management of patients with placenta accreta spectrum: An international survey of experts (GPASS)7
Outcomes of pregnancies with preterm premature rupture of membranes occurring before 24 weeks of gestation: An 11‐year observational study7
Primary cesarean scar choriocarcinoma: A case series and literature review7
Risk‐reducing salpingo‐oophorectomy and breast cancer incidence among Jewish BRCA1/BRCA2‐mutation carriers—an Israeli matched‐pair study7
Effect of time interval between surgery and the initiation of adjuvant therapy on the oncologic outcomes of early‐stage endometrial cancer7
COVID‐19 in pregnant women and children: Insights on clinical manifestations, complexities, and pathogenesis7
Letter to the Editor: Sigmoid volvulus in pregnancy: A rare case report7
Belly dancer's dyskinesia during pregnancy: A rare case from South Korea7
The perception of high school students in The Gambia towards the practice of female genital mutilation7
The complex lived experience of women with infertility in Ethiopia: An interpretative phenomenologic analysis7
Role of prolidase activity and oxidative stress biomarkers in unexplained infertility7
A prospective study of the acquisition of vaginal examination skills using simulation7
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Trends in obstetric anal sphincter injury in spontaneous vaginal delivery versus operative vaginal delivery over a 10‐year period: Lessons learned7
Chronic endometritis: A prevalent yet poorly understood entity7
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