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Study Objective

To evaluate the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in virgin women and investigate the clinical characteristics of the patients.

Design

Retrospective chart review and literature review.

Setting

Tertiary academic center.

Participants

Virgin women who were confirmed to have PID via surgery from 2002 to 2014.

Interventions

None.

Main Outcome Measures

The evaluation of medicosurgical history, clinical progress, surgical record, and pathologic reports.

Results

Of 122 patients diagnosed with PID via surgery, 5 women were virgins (4.1%). The median age was 21 years (range, 14-24 years), and all patients presented with abdominal pain. The median diameter of the pelvic abscess pocket on preoperative imaging was 4.5 cm (range, 2.6-15 cm). Only 1 case was preoperatively diagnosed as a tubo-ovarian abscess; the others were expected to be benign ovarian tumors, such as endometrioma and dermoid cysts. No possible source of infection was identified for any patient, except 1 who had a history of an appendectomy because of a ruptured appendix. The results of the histopathological analysis of the excisional biopsy performed during surgery in 4 cases were consistent with acute suppurative inflammation. After postoperative antibiotic use, the conditions of all patients stabilized, and they were discharged from the hospital on median postoperative day 9.

Conclusion

PID in virgin women is rare, but it should be considered in all women with abdominal pain, regardless of sexual history.  相似文献   

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Objective

Our aim was to evaluate the value of the volumetric fraction of vascular endothelial cells (EnVF) for determining endometrial receptivity in women undergoing in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI).

Materials and methods

The records of women undergoing IVF/ICSI between 2006 and 2010 were retrospectively reviewed. An endometrial biopsy was performed in the cycle prior to IVF/ICSI. EnVF was calculated from endometrial biopsy staining.

Results

Twenty-seven patients who did not become pregnant, 8 who had a miscarriage, and 21 with a clinical pregnancy were included. The three groups were similar with respect to infertility and IVF characteristics. An EnVF ≤3.85 was associated with not becoming pregnant, an EnVF >5.29 with miscarriage, and a level between 3.86 and 5.29 was associated with clinical pregnancy (p = 0.001).

Conclusions

EnVF examined in the prior cycle may be a marker of endometrial receptivity and predict the chance of pregnancy in women undergoing IVF/ICSI.  相似文献   

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Study Objective

To examine utilization patterns of different laparoscopic approaches in inpatient hysterectomy and identify patient and hospital characteristics associated with the selection of specific laparoscopic approaches.

Design

Using data from the 2007 to 2012 National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample (NIS), we identified adult women undergoing inpatient laparoscopic hysterectomy for nonobstetric indications based on International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification codes. Benign cases were categorized based on laparoscopic approach, classified as total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH), or laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH). We assessed changes in the use of these approaches during 2007 to 2012, and used multinomial logistic regression to examine the association of patient and hospital characteristics with the choice of laparoscopic approach in 2012. The NIS sample weights were applied to generate nationally representative estimates.

Design Classification

Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification III).

Setting

Hospital inpatient care nationwide.

Patients

Female adult patients in the NIS database who underwent an inpatient laparoscopic hysterectomy between 2007 and 2012.

Intervention

Inpatient laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Measurements and Main Results

Of the inpatient laparoscopic hysterectomies performed in 2012, 83.2% were for benign indications. The TLH approach accounted for 48.3% of all laparoscopic hysterectomies, followed by LAVH at 37.3% and LSH at 14.4%. Robotic assistance was reported in 45.0% of all cases and 72.3% of malignant hysterectomies. An examination of temporal trends during 2007 to 2012 demonstrates a shift in the laparoscopic approach from LAVH toward TLH, with a slight decrease in LSH. Patient race/ethnicity, income, indication for hysterectomy, and comorbid conditions, as well as hospital teaching status, urban/rural location, bed size, type of ownership, and geographic region, were significantly associated with the choice of laparoscopic approach.

Conclusion

Benign laparoscopic hysterectomy is increasingly performed as TLH rather than LAVH. In addition to clinical factors, the selection of laparoscopic approach is influenced by patient socioeconomic and hospital characteristics.  相似文献   

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Study Objective

In the literature about primary dysmenorrhea (PD), either a pain gradient has been studied just in women with PD or pain was assessed as a binary variable (presence or absence). Accordingly, we decided to carry out a study in young women to determine possible factors associated with intense pain.

Design

A cross-sectional observational study.

Setting

A Spanish University in 2016.

Participants

A total of 306 women, aged 18-30 years.

Interventions

A questionnaire was filled in by the participants to assess associated factors with dysmenorrhoea.

Main Outcome Measures

Our outcome measure was the Andersch and Milsom scale (grade from 0 to 3). Definition: grade 0 (menstruation is not painful and daily activity is unaffected), grade 1 (menstruation is painful but seldom inhibits normal activity, analgesics are seldom required, and mild pain), grade 2 (daily activity affected, analgesics required and give relief so that absence from work or school is unusual, and moderate pain), and grade 3 (activity clearly inhibited, poor effect of analgesics, vegetative symptoms and severe pain).

Results

Factors significantly associated with more extreme pain: a higher menstrual flow (odds ratio [OR], 2.11; P < .001), a worse quality of life (OR, 0.97; P < .001) and use of medication for PD (OR, 8.22; P < .001).

Conclusion

We determined factors associated with extreme pain in PD in a novel way. Further studies are required to corroborate our results.  相似文献   

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Objective

To analyze the benefits of external cephalic version (ECV) with epidural analgesia at term and labor induction just after the procedure.

Materials and methods

This is a retrospective observational study with patients who did not want trying a breech vaginal delivery and decided trying an ECV with epidural analgesia at term and wanted labor induction or cesarean section after the procedure. We present the results of 40 ECV with epidural analgesia at term and labor induction or cesarean section just after the ECV.

Results

ECV succeeded in 26 out of 40 (65%) patients. Among the 26 successful ECV, 6 delivered by cesarean (23.1%). 20 patients delivered vaginally (76.9%; 50% of all patients).

Conclusion

Considering that a high number of cesarean deliveries can be avoided, induction of labor after ECV with epidural analgesia at term can be considered after being discussed in selected patient.  相似文献   

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Study Objective

Many adolescents with chronic medical conditions (CMCs) are at risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, associated complications, and underimmunization and often identify a pediatric subspecialist as their main provider. This study aimed to assess the HPV-related understanding, beliefs, and practices of pediatric subspecialists, which are largely unknown.

Design and Setting

National cross-sectional study.

Participants

Pediatric endocrinologists, hematologist/oncologists, pulmonologists, and rheumatologists identified using the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile (n = 418).

Interventions

Subspecialists who care for adolescents with CMCs in the outpatient setting were recruited to complete a Web-based survey on their HPV-related knowledge, attitudes, comfort, and practices.

Main Outcome Measures

HPV vaccination recommendation.

Results

Over half of respondents (50.4%; n = 196/389) reported sometimes or always recommending HPV vaccination to adolescent patients with CMCs. Factors positively associated with recommendation included hematology/oncology (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 4.69; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.86-11.81) or rheumatology (AOR, 6.55; 95% CI, 1.67-25.74) specialization, seeing more adolescent patients with CMCs (AOR, 1.01; 95% CI, 1.00-1.02), and sometimes or always discussing sexual health (AOR, 2.53; 95% CI, 1.05-6.08) or checking vaccine status (AOR, 3.83; 95% CI, 1.59-9.20) with these patients. Those who thought it was important, but were uncomfortable discussing sexual health when recommending HPV vaccination (AOR, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.12-0.70) or who reported insufficient HPV vaccine information (AOR, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.23-0.88) or lack of primary–subspecialty care provider communication (AOR, 0.38; 95% CI, 0.16-0.93) as barriers to HPV vaccination were less likely to recommend HPV vaccination.

Conclusion

This study revealed that many subspecialists fail to recommend HPV vaccination to adolescents with CMCs and highlights potential targets for future interventions.  相似文献   

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Study Objective

Young age is a possible risk factor of endometriosis recurrence after surgery. However, the efficacy of postoperative medical treatment has not been well addressed in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether postoperative medical treatment is as effective in adolescents as it is in adults in the prevention of endometrioma recurrence.

Design

A retrospective cohort study.

Setting

Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

Participants

This study included 176 reproductive-aged women who underwent conservative laparoscopic surgery for pathology-confirmed endometrioma. Women were classified into 2 groups according to age: adolescents (20 years of age and younger, n = 34; group I) and reproductive-aged women (aged 25-35 years, n = 142; group II).

Interventions

The same surgeon performed all of the surgeries for uniformity. Postoperatively, patients were treated monthly with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist depot for 3-6 months, followed by cyclic oral contraceptives.

Main Outcome Measures

Endometrioma recurrence was determined using ultrasonography. The recurrence rate of endometrioma was compared between the 2 groups.

Results

During the treatment period (median, 41.0 months; range, 6-159 months), recurrence was noted in 8 cases (4.5%). After adjusting for confounders (which were statistically different between the groups), the cumulative proportion of recurrent endometriomas after 60 months was comparable between the 2 groups (5.3% in group I and 8.5% in group II).

Conclusion

Long-term postoperative medical treatment with cyclic oral contraceptives after a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist can be as effective in adolescents as it is in adults in the prevention of endometrioma recurrence.  相似文献   

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Study Objective

To evaluate whether de novo development of nickel sensitization is related to placement of the Essure device, and to evaluate whether the grade of reaction to nickel increased after device placement in patients with a confirmed nickel allergy.

Design

Prospective cohort study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

Setting

Two nonacademic training hospitals in The Netherlands.

Patients

Healthy women of childbearing age desiring permanent sterilization.

Interventions

At least 72 hours before Essure sterilization, each patient received 2 patches, 1 patch with a nickel solution in 5% petrolatum and 1 control patch. In addition, the patient was asked to complete a questionnaire on allergy-related symptoms. The patch test was scored according to the criteria for contact dermatitis of Devos and Van Der Valk. At 3 months after Essure sterilization, the patch test and the questionnaire were repeated.

Measurements and Main Results

All 169 patients underwent Essure sterilization and completed the patch test cycle. There were no statistically significant changes in patch test results and allergy-related symptoms after sterilization. Before sterilization, 29% of the patients had a positive patch test and 1.8% also showed a positive reaction to the control patch. Only 20.7% of the patients had a history of allergic reactions to nickel. After sterilization, 29% had a positive patch test and 0.6% also showed a positive reaction to the control patch. Among the patients with a positive patch test before sterilization, the grade of reaction did not increase after sterilization. Moreover, these patients did not exhibit any increase in allergy-related symptoms. Among 4 patients with a previous negative patch test, 2 developed a grade 1 reaction and 2 developed a grade 2 reaction after sterilization. Two of these 4 patients had a history of allergic reactions to nickel before sterilization despite a negative patch test. After sterilization, these 4 patients exhibited no increase in allergy-related symptoms.

Conclusion

There were no statistically significant changes in nickel patch test results and allergy-related symptoms after Essure sterilization. Furthermore, among the patients with a positive patch test before Essure sterilization, the grade of reaction did not increase after sterilization. These results indicate that Essure sterilization likely is not related to nickel sensitization.  相似文献   

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Study Objective

To evaluate the use of telehealth to teach reproductive health to rural areas with high rates of teen pregnancy.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Two high schools in rural West Virginia.

Participants

High school female students who attended telehealth sessions.

Interventions

Teleconferencing equipment connected rural high schools to a distal academic institution. Telehealth sessions included reproductive health and life skills topics. Demographic information, session pre- and post-tests, and 6- month assessment was obtained.

Main Outcome Measures

Reproductive health knowledge, behavior, and self-efficacy were assessed at intervention and at 6 months, along with Likert scale evaluation of telehealth as an educational tool.

Results

Fifty-five students participated in the program with an average age of 16.14 (SD 1.24) years. Only 20% (10/50) of subjects' mothers and 12% (6/50) of subjects' fathers had achieved education beyond high school, and 20% (10/50) of subject's mothers had experienced teen pregnancies (age 18 or younger). Sexual activity was reported among 52% (26/50) of subjects, 4/50 (8%) reported desire to become pregnant within the next year, and 4/50 (8%) reported already pregnant. Thirty-seven students completed the 6-month follow-up survey. Reported condom use increased from 20% (10/50) at baseline to 40% (15/37) at 6 months (P = .04) and hormonal contraception use increased from 22% (11/50) to 38% (14/37) (P = .12). Report of human papillomavirus vaccination increased from 38% (10/26) to 70% (26/37) (P = .001) among all subjects. At 6 months, 91.8% (34/37) reported the use of telehealth was “very effective” as a means to teach the material.

Conclusions

Telehealth is an effective tool to teach reproductive health to rural areas.  相似文献   

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Study Objective

To evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of adnexal pathology in older children and adolescents.

Design

A retrospective cohort review.

Setting

A tertiary academic center in Istanbul, Turkey.

Participants

Pediatric and adolescent patients aged between 9 and 19 years (n = 69) who underwent laparoscopic surgery for adnexal pathology from January 2005 through September 2015. The patients who were pregnant or with non-gynecologic pathology detected during surgery were excluded from the study.

Interventions

Patients were divided into 2 groups according to their age. Group 1 consisted of 31 patients aged between 9 and 16 years and group 2 included 38 patients aged between 17 and 19 years.

Main Outcome Measures

The indication for surgery, procedures performed, anesthesia time, length of hospital stay, pathology findings, and complication rates were evaluated.

Results

Ovarian cystectomy and adnexal detorsion with or without cystectomy were the most frequently performed. Ovary-sparing conservative surgery was possible for all patients, except those with gonadal dysgenesis and testicular feminization (n = 6), who underwent laparoscopic gonadectomy. The most common pathologic finding was mature cystic teratoma (30.2%), followed by benign paratubal cyst, and simple cysts of the ovary. Anesthesia time was shorter in group 2 (P = .018). The procedures performed, length of hospital stay, complication rate, and pathology findings were not significantly different between the 2 groups.

Conclusions

Laparoscopic surgery can be successfully performed as an efficient, safe, and well tolerated procedure for treating a wide variety of adnexal pathology among children and young adolescents without any significant variation between different age groups.  相似文献   

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Objective

Intravenous/intravascular leiomyomatosis is characterized by intravenous proliferation of a histologically benign smooth muscle cell tumor mass that is non-tissue-invasive. Although benign, intravenous leiomyomatosis may cause remarkable systematic complications, presents significant diagnostic difficulties, and also is characterized by a relatively increased possibility of recurrence. We determine patients’ characteristics, and recurrence and treatment of intravenous leiomyomatosis.

Materials and methods

Prognostic factors are analyzed with univariate analysis. Differences in categorical data are evaluated by the X2 test. A P value below 0.05 is regarded as indicating a significant difference.

Results

The data results accord with the widely held view that complete excision of intravenous leiomyomata achieves favorable prognoses regarding remission. The efficacy of using Gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists to prevent growth or recurrence of tumors in unresected or incompletely resected intravenous leiomyomatosis foci.

Conclusion

If complete surgical resection is not possible, partial resection followed by hormone therapy using gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists is recommended, which in this study achieved the same favorable prognosis with regard to remission.  相似文献   

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Objective

At present, there is growing evidence of the existence of a genetic predisposition in both thrombophilic disorders and endometriosis. The aim of our study was to evaluate for the first time the prevalence of some thrombophilic disorders in patients with endometriosis.

Materials and methods

We conducted a retrospective study on 138 patients with endometriosis and 278 healthy control women. All women were subjected to a blood examination testing for thrombophilic screening and the variables examinated were: hyperhomocysteinemia, factor V Leiden and factor II prothrombin G20210A mutations in heterozygosis and homozigosis.

Results

A significant reduced prevalence (p < 0.05) of factor V Leiden mutation in endometriosis patients was found, whereas no significant differences (p = NS) for factor II and hyperhomocysteinemia were observed.

Conclusion

Our preliminary data do not show any association between thrombophilic condition and endometriosis. Before assuming hormonal therapies, a thrombophilic plasmatic screening seems to be unnecessary in patients affected by endometriosis.  相似文献   

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Study Objective

To evaluate the cumulative recurrence rate of endometriomas after a laparoscopic endometriotic cyst enucleation in adolescents and to find the factors associated with recurrence.

Design

A multicenter retrospective cohort study.

Setting

Three university hospitals.

Participants

One hundred five patients surgically treated with laparoscopic enucleation of endometriotic cysts younger than 20 years of age were selected.

Interventions

None.

Main Outcome Measures

Endometrioma recurrence was considered when transvaginal or transrectal sonography indicated a cystic mass with a diameter of 20 mm or greater. Recurrence rate of endometrioma and median time to recurrence were evaluated.

Results

In total, 105 patients were followed for 47.3 (±44.3) months (range, 3-161 months). Seventeen patients (16.2%) experienced recurrence after the first-line surgery and 8 patients (7%) underwent a second surgery. The median time to recurrence was 53.0 (±8.5) months (range, 8-111 months). Using Kaplan-Meier method, the cumulative recurrence rates of endometrioma per patient at 24, 36, 60, and 96 months after the first-line surgery were 6.4%, 10%, 19.9% and 30.9%, respectively. Surgical characteristics, such as the diameter of the cyst, revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine stage, unilateral or bilateral involvement, and coexistence of deep endometriosis were not associated with recurrence in this age group.

Conclusion

Although the short-term recurrence rate in adolescents after first-line surgery is relatively low, the recurrence rate appears to be higher according to the follow-up duration. Long-term and continuous follow-up is needed for patients who have undergone surgical treatment for endometriosis in the adolescent period.  相似文献   

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Study Objective

To evaluate the prevalence and impact of chronic endometritis (CE) in patients with intrauterine adhesions (IUAs).

Design

Prospective cohort study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

Setting

University-affiliated hospital.

Patients

Eighty-two women with moderate to severe IUAs.

Interventions

Transcervical resection of adhesions (TCRA) and endometrial biopsy were performed in all patients. According to results of the endometrial biopsy, participants were classified into 2 groups: 29 patients with CE (CE group) and 53 women without CE (NCE group). Second-look hysteroscopy assessed the impact of TCRA using the American Fertility Society classification system.

Measurements and Main Results

Prevalence of CE, reformation of adhesions, and reduction of adhesion score were studied. Thirty-one women (37.8%) presented with visual signs of CE at hysteroscopy, confirmed by histology in 29 of 82 patients (35.4%). In hysteroscopic diagnosis of CE, sensitivity and specificity were 79.3% (23/29) and 84.9% (45/53), respectively. At second-look hysteroscopy, the recurrence of adhesions in the CE group was significantly higher than in the NCE group (44.8% vs 20.8%, respectively; p = .022). The median reduction of adhesion score was significantly greater in the NCE group (median, 8; range, 0–12) than in the CE group (median, 5; range, 0–10).

Conclusion

CE in women with IUAs may be a contributing factor in higher adhesion recurrence, indicating chronic inflammation may play a role in IUA recurrence. (Clinical Trial Registration No.: NCT02744807.)  相似文献   

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Study Objective

To examine the association between gestational weight gain (GWG) and interpregnancy weight change (IPWC) in adolescent mothers (younger than 20 years), and to determine if this association differs from adult women (aged 20-35 years).

Design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting and Participants

We included 3055 adolescents and 17,090 adult women with singleton pregnancies recorded in the Nova Scotia Atlee Perinatal Database with a subsequent pregnancy occurring between 2003 and 2014.

Interventions and Main Outcome Measures

GWG in the first pregnancy was categorized as below, within, or above the current Institute of Medicine recommendations. IPWC was defined as the difference between the prepregnancy weights of the 2 pregnancies. Analyses were adjusted for parity, body mass index in the first pregnancy, and time between pregnancies.

Results

Relative to adolescents with GWG within the recommendations, those who gained below had a 2.7 kg (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.4-3.9) lower mean IPWC whereas those who gained above had a 4.2 kg (95% CI, 3.3-5.1) higher mean IPWC. Smaller differences in IPWC between GWG categories were observed in adult women; relative to those with GWG within the recommendations, adults who gained below had a 1.3 kg (95% CI, 0.9-1.7) lower mean IPWC and those who gained above had a 2.9 kg (95% CI, 2.6-3.2) higher mean IPWC.

Conclusion

Mean IPWC differed across GWG categories and the differences were greater in adolescents than in adult women. This difference should be considered when assessing whether specific GWG recommendations are needed for adolescents.  相似文献   

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Objective

Radical trachelectomy (RT) is an alternative treatment for preserving fertility in patients with cervical cancer. Because women with operable cervical cancer opting for fertility preservation are scarce, few cases have been reported in Taiwan. Here we report our cases series.

Materials and Methods

We retrospectively evaluated seven patients who underwent vaginal RT and three patients who underwent abdominal RT in a single medical institute for a median follow-up period of 5 years.

Results

The oncological outcome was highly satisfactory. All patients survived and are currently disease-free, except for two who had recurrence and received additional concurrent chemoradiation therapy. Other complications included urinary tract infection, cervical stenosis, and unilateral hydronephrosis. All complications were manageable with little long-term effects. However, no pregnancy was observed during the 5-year follow-up period.

Conclusion

RT is considered a complicated surgical procedure among gynecological operations. Here we review the literature and describe several factors associated with higher pregnancy rates.  相似文献   

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Study Objective

To demonstrate the technique of laparoscopic radical trachelectomy (LRT) and laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy for early cervical cancer.

Design

Case report (Canadian Task Force Classification Study design III).

Setting

Tertiary referral centre in Strasbourg, France.

Background

Over the past 15 years, gynecologic oncologists have sought ways to preserve female fertility when treating invasive cervical cancer. Many cases of cervical cancer have been diagnosed in young women with a desire to preserve their fertility. As more women are delaying childbearing, fertility preservation has become an important consideration. Radical hysterectomy and bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy represent the standard surgical treatment for stage IA2-IB1 cervical cancer. In some women with small localized invasive cervical cancer, there is hope for a pregnancy after treatment. Vaginal radical trachelectomy (VRT) is a fertilitypreserving surgical procedure for early-stage cervical cancers. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has published guidelines stating that radical trachelectomy is part of the standard of care for women desiring to preserve their future fertility. VRTwas introduced in 1987 with its first reported use in 1994, and since then more than 1000 cases of VRT have been reported involving more than 250 live births. The tumor recurrence rate is between 4.2% and 5.3%, and the mortality rate is between 2.5% and 3.2%. However, VRT has several limitations despite results demonstrating the safety of the procedure. One limitation is that it is an inadequate procedure for nulliparous patients and those with history of previous conization with adverse vaginal anatomy. In addition, it is difficult to learn the techniques involved in radical vaginal surgery.

Patients

A 26 year-old nulliparous women with a FIGO Stage IB1 squamous cell tumor of the cervix. A first conisation was performed with no safe resection margins.

Intervention

In this video we show a type B laparoscopic radical trachelectomy with round ligament and uterine artery preservation. A laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy was also performed. Our institutional review board approved this study.

Measurements and Main Results

Operative time was 240 minutes. Intraoperative blood loss was less than 100 mL. The operation was performed successfully with no intraoperative complications. Pathological findings demonstrated the presence of a cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2 on the anterior lips from an 11 o'clock to a 1 o'clock position. Resection margins were safe. The surgical specimen did not show any residual invasive carcinoma. Twenty one lymph nodes were removed, 7 on the right side, and 14 on the left side. No metastatic adenopathy was found. The patient was discharged on day 11. After 5 months, no late complications or recurrence was detected.

Conclusions

LRT appears to be a safe option for women who intend to maintain their desire for a future pregnancy.  相似文献   

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Objective

The aim of the study was to determine whether the biparietal diameter/femur length (BPD/FL) ratio can be used to detect thanatophoric dysplasia in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Materials and Methods

Twenty-four reported cases of thanatophoric dysplasia diagnosed based on ultrasonographic results with molecular or radiographic diagnosis were included. All sonographic measurement records were extracted and reviewed, and the BPD/FL ratio was calculated for each gestational week. In addition, 10,293 routine fetal biometry measurements from 1395 cases of patients without skeletal dysplasia were compared.

Results

The BPD/FL ratio in the control group decreased to less than 3 prior to gestational week 13, and to less than 2 prior to week 18. Of the 27 BPD/FL ratios obtained from 24 cases of thanatophoric dysplasia, none was in the control range.

Conclusion

The BPD/FL ratio may be used to detect lethal skeletal dysplasias such as thanatophoric dysplasia since the first trimester.  相似文献   

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