"Watchful Waiting" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Clinical management approach wherein immediate therapy is not provided but there is a period of observation during which periodic tests monitor patient and the progression of the illness. (Driffield T, Smith PC Med Decis Making. 2007 Mar-Apr;27(2):178-88)
| Descriptor ID |
D057832
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N04.761.559.590.900
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| Concept/Terms |
Watchful Waiting- Watchful Waiting
- Waiting, Watchful
- Waitings, Watchful
- Watchful Waitings
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Watchful Waiting" by people in Profiles.
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Surgical Outcomes and Associated Morbidity of Active and Expectant Management of Second-Trimester Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS). Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 Jan 14; 61(1).
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Elective Induction of Labor following Prior Cesarean Delivery. Am J Perinatol. 2024 Nov; 41(15):2033-2039.
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Periviable Premature Rupture of Membranes-Maternal and Neonatal Risks: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Perinatol. 2024 Sep; 41(12):1604-1615.
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Functional Outcomes After Localized Prostate Cancer Treatment. JAMA. 2024 01 23; 331(4):302-317.
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Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab versus active surveillance in patients with resected or ablated high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma (IMbrave050): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2023 11 18; 402(10415):1835-1847.
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Hypospadias prevalence by severity and associated risk factors: A population-based active surveillance analysis. J Pediatr Urol. 2023 12; 19(6):720.e1-720.e9.
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Fetoscopic laser photocoagulation versus expectant management for stage I twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Prenat Diagn. 2023 08; 43(9):1229-1238.
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EBNEO commentary: Expectant management or early ibuprofen for patent ductus arteriosus. Acta Paediatr. 2023 08; 112(8):1822-1823.
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Laser therapy versus expectant management for selective fetal growth restriction in monochorionic twins: A systematic review. Prenat Diagn. 2023 05; 43(5):687-698.
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Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval Rates Associated With Passive and Active Surveillance Strategies Adopted by Implanting Physicians. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 03 01; 6(3):e233211.