International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 21 May 2010

Hosam T., Salem , Reda M., Tawfik , Ali M., El Saman , Ahmed, Nasr

 Objective: To study the operative and postoperative outcomes of anterior abdominal wall cervicopexy (AWC) for treatment of stage III and stage IV uterine prolapse. Methods: AWC was performed by anchoring the supravaginal cervix to the anterior abdominal wall. This was done following obliteration of the pouch of Douglas via laparotomy. Results: Among 37 patients, AWC was performed in 21 women with stage III and 16 women with stage IV uterine prolapse. Overcorrection was observed in 3 women. Postoperatively, 2 women experienced febrile morbidity and 5 had urinary retention. Thirteen women complained of urinary frequency, but all reported improvement at 3-month follow up. Among 24 women...

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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 21 May 2010

Erich, Cosmi , Carlo, Saccardi , Pietro, Litta , Giovanni B., Nardelli , Salvatore, Dessole

 Objective: To compare the accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound and sonohysterography (SHG) in diagnosing residual trophoblastic tissue in postpartum women and to assess the adverse effects and complications of the SHG procedure. Methods: A prospective study of patients with postpartum bleeding enrolled for clinical symptoms and signs of residual trophoblastic tissue. All women underwent transvaginal ultrasound and SHG. Uterine cavity curettage was performed in all women and the material collected was sent for pathologic examination. Results: Among 84 patients, transvaginal ultrasound revealed residual trophoblastic tissue in 60 women, whereas SHG detected residual trophoblastic tissue in 48 and blood clots in 12. Pathologic examination confirmed trophoblastic tissue...

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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 21 May 2010

Richard, Foon , Philip, Toozs-Hobson , Peter, Millns , Mark, Kilby

 Objective: To evaluate the effect of regional anesthesia and mode of delivery on the function of the urinary bladder. The primary outcome was the time taken for urinary bladder sensation to return following various modes of delivery and analgesia/anesthesia. The secondary outcome was the volume of urine present in the bladder when sensation returned. Methods: The study was conducted at the Birmingham Women's Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK. A total of 120 postnatal patients were studied between January 2007 and March 2008. The volume of urine in the bladder when sensation first returned was measured by release of a clamp for women fitted with...

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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 21 May 2010

Jean, Calleja-Agius , Neville, Calleja , Mark, Brincat , Dorianne, Spiteri

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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 21 May 2010

Peter, Uharček , Miloš, Mlynček , Erik, Lajtman

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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 15 May 2010

Sudhindra M., Bhattacharya , Mainak, Ghosh

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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 15 May 2010

Gulay, Ceylaner , Sunduz Ozlem, Altinkaya , Leyla, Mollamahmutoglu , Serdar, Ceylaner

 Objective: To identify the distribution of cytogenetic abnormalities among Turkish women with premature ovarian failure (POF). Method: A karyotype analysis was performed at the Medical Genetics Department of Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, for 75 women younger than 40years found to have POF over a 5-year period. Results: There were 18 familial cases (24%), 1 of which involving an abnormality of the X chromosome [46,X,del(X)(q22)]. Sixteen patients (21.3%) had chromosomal abnormalities such as Xq and Xp deletions, translocations, and numerical aberrations; 2 had Swyer syndrome; 2 were fragile X premutation carriers; and 1 had galactosemia. Conclusion: A genetic cause of POF was identified in 39...

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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 15 May 2010

Rattapon, Kiatiyosnusorn , Prapaporn, Suprasert , Jatupol, Srisomboon , Sitthicha, Siriaree , Surapan, Khunamornpong , ...

 Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of and predictors for underlying significant lesions in women with low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) smears. Methods: Records were retrospectively reviewed for 208 women with LSIL who underwent colposcopy and histological evaluation from October 2004 through April 2009. Results: Mean age of the patients was 38.5years. Forty-four (21.2%) women were nulliparous; 20 (9.6%) women were postmenopausal; 29 (13.9%) women tested positive for HIV. Thirty-three (15.9%) women were current users of combined oral contraceptive pills. The pathological results of initial colposcopic evaluations were: 63 (30.3%) with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 2–3; 62 (29.8%) with CIN 1; 4 (1.9%) with cervical cancer;...

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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 15 May 2010

Kanako, Ishida , Paul, Stupp , Florina, Serbanescu , Edgar, Tullo

 Objective: To examine the association between mental health problems among pregnant women and those in the postpartum period using a nationally representative sample of 6538 women aged 15–49years from the National Survey of Demography and Sexual and Reproductive Health in Paraguay. Methods: The predicted probabilities (PP) of common mental disorders (CMD) and suicidal ideation were assessed using the Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) and logistic regression models. Results: No evidence was found of an increased risk for mental health problems associated with being pregnant or in the postpartum period alone. The risk for CMD during pregnancy and the postpartum period and for suicidal ideation during pregnancy was...

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Publication year: 2010
Source: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 15 May 2010

YuanYang, Yao , YongHua, Chen , Yue, Wang , XiaoPing, Li , JianLiu, Wang , ...

 Objective: To investigate whether the molecular classification of endometrial cancer based on gene expression profiles can predict the biological behavior of the tumors and inform prognosis. Methods: An array containing 492 genes was used to generate gene expression profiles from 35 tumor samples. A hierarchical cluster algorithm was used to compare gene expression patterns among the tumor samples. Results: A cluster analysis revealed 3 distinct tumor clusters. A comparative analysis of tumor type, grade, FIGO stage, and depth of myometrial invasion revealed significant differences in grade and stage among the clusters, which appear to group tumors with specific clinical behaviors. Moreover, the cluster analysis initially...

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