Laparoscopic oophorectomy.

abstract：:In the past decade, neoadjuvant and concomitant multimodality therapies have been studied in patients with cervical cancer. The past year has witnessed more pilot studies confirming the feasibility of multimodality therapy. It is now time to move to prospective randomized clinical trials to determine the effects on di...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Runowicz CD,Smith HO,Goldberg GL

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the beneficial effects of micronutrient supplementation on male fertility. RECENT FINDINGS:Several micronutrients have beneficial effects on sperm quality, as well on male fertility (e.g. pregnancy rate). A deliberate use of micronutrients might be helpful for infertile patients. Healthca...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Buhling KJ,Laakmann E

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To avoid both overtreatment and undertreatment accurate risk assessment is mandatory. The present review gives an overview of recently published articles covering prognostic and predictive factors for adjuvant therapy in early breast cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:Gene expression signatures enhance prognost...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Schmidt M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the latest developments in screening and diagnosis of non-chromosomal genetic diseases. RECENT FINDINGS:Major recent advances include the completion of the Human Genome Project, the use of microarray and related technologies for mass screening and diagnosis of thousands of genetic abnormali...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Lau TK,Leung TN

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic medical problems and the various medications available to treat them represent an enormous volume of information for the practicing obstetrician. The agents commonly encountered are reviewed here and current literature is explored, where available, including the literature on folates in pregnancy. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Colie CF

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-associated diseases pose a considerable health care burden in the United States. The morbidity and mortality associated with HPV infection and HPV-associated diseases, ranging from genital warts to cervical cancer, have prompted both the use of screening measures to monitor...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Mayeaux EJ Jr

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Because of widespread availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy in the developed world, a large proportion of children with perinatally acquired HIV have survived to adolescence and young adulthood. Although their survival is remarkable, many now experience the long-term effects of HIV infe...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Koenig LJ,Nesheim S,Abramowitz S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Child sexual abuse is being recognized as a common and serious problem which affects children regardless of their age, sex, socio-economic class, or geographic location. Children of all ages, from infancy to young adulthood, have been victims of abuse. It is well accepted that the number of reported incidents of child...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Muram D

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article provides an overview of types and trends in managed care, as well as insights into how obstetrician/gynecologists can work with managed care plans to improve process and outcomes for patients. RECENT FINDINGS:Although studies of managed care between 1990 and 2005 generally did not show c...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Johnson KA,Gee RE

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Monochorionic compared with dichorionic twins have disproportionately high fetal loss rates, perinatal mortality and morbidity. This is because of the unpredictable vascular anastomoses and the often asymmetrical distribution of the single placenta between both twins. RECENT FINDINGS:The pathophysiol...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Lewi L,Van Schoubroeck D,Gratacós E,Witters I,Timmerman D,Deprest J

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 12 million women worldwide use the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (IUS), with approximately 180,000 users of this IUS currently reported in Austria. A patient satisfaction study of 591 women in Austria revealed a high number of 'very satisfied' (79%) and 'satisfied' (19%) patients. Reliabil...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Concin H,Bösch H,Hintermüller P,Hohlweg T,Mursch-Edlmayr G,Pinnisch B,Schmidl-Amann S,Schulz-Greinwald G,Unterlerchner D,Wagner T,Mattle V,Wildt L,Fiala C

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The management of locally advanced breast cancer requires a combined-modality treatment approach involving surgery, radiotherapy and systemic therapy. In this paper, we review clinical and experimental studies in order to evaluate how basic and clinical research in locally advanced breast cancer has p...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Barni S,Mandalà M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast to the reduction in perinatal mortality in high-risk pregnancies, screening of low-risk pregnancies with umbilical artery Doppler ultrasonography has shown no benefit. Advances in pathophysiology question the assumption that the placenta is hypoxic in fetal growth restriction, with absent end-diastolic fre...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Burrell SJ,Kingdom JC

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review minimally invasive modifications of traditional surgeries for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in light of increased demand. RECENT FINDINGS:Prior to the synthetic mid-urethral sling (MUS), traditional procedures were used to correct SUI. Often these were retropubic colposuspension ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Shaw JS

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:More than 50% of all gynecologic cancers can be classified as rare tumors (defined as an incidence of <6 per 100 000) and as such represent a major challenge for clinicians. RECENT FINDINGS:The rapidly increasing number of targeted therapies provides a unique opportunity to improve treatment options ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Ray-Coquard I,Pujade-Lauraine E,Ledermann JA

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 2-3% of cervical smears will be reported as showing low-grade changes. Many of these smears are in fact associated with high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia requiring treatment, but a significant number will be associated with an absence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, where surveillance ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Cruickshank ME,Kitchener HC

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Since its discovery in 1994, leptin has appeared to be a pleiotrophic hormone, governing energy homeostasis and affecting many tissues in the body. Numerous pieces of evidence have accumulated showing that leptin potentially plays an important role in the control of the reproductive function. RECENT ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Cervero A,Domínguez F,Horcajadas JA,Quiñonero A,Pellicer A,Simón C

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews new concepts in the aetiology of recurrent miscarriage, presents new outcome data and evaluates new modalities of treatment for unexplained recurrent miscarriage. RECENT FINDINGS:Preimplantation genetic diagnosis has been considered an option for couples who have structural chrom...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Carrington B,Sacks G,Regan L

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:With over 50 million abortions annually and 25% of pregnancies ending in abortion worldwide, abortion is one of the most common medical procedures. Yet abortion-related topics are glaringly absent from medical school curricula in the USA with half of medical schools including no formal training or onl...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Burns RM,Shaw KA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the majority of women, gynecologic cancer is a survivable disease. A brief overview of the recent findings on the psychological and behavioral aspects of gynecologic cancer is provided. The discussion is organized by disease-relevant time points, from prevention to recovery or death. Recognition of the positive re...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Andersen BL

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infertility is a common medical problem resulting from one or more defects in the reproductive tract. Of the known causes of infertility, cervico-utero-tubal factors are important because they are generally manageable. Cervical factors include changes in cervical architecture, mucus, or both, resulting in a hostile en...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Markham S

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an overview of the latest views and evidence available to clinicians managing couples with recurrent early pregnancy loss (RPL). RECENT FINDINGS:RPL is a heterogeneous condition associated with many pathologies, none of which is found in more than 50% of couples after routine investigation...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Tang AW,Quenby S

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The field of preimplantation genetic diagnosis has undergone significant advances since the report of the first birth from this method in 1990. The first birth in the USA was reported in 1992, as was the first successful diagnosis and delivery of a baby free of a single gene defect disorder (cystic fibrosis and then T...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Grifo JA,Tang YX,Munne S,Krey L

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are still one of the most common bacterial infections in pregnant and non-pregnant women. It is estimated that about 10-20% of all women suffer from a UTI at some point in life. The presence of UTI is defined as the existence of urinary symptoms such as frequency of urination and dysuri...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Weissenbacher ER,Reisenberger K

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrinopathies affecting premenopausal women. This review focuses on this major cause of hyperandrogenism in adolescents and young women, highlighting new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies that are under investigation. The pathophysiologic role...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Stafford DE,Gordon CM

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fetal magnetic resonance imaging is becoming more used in the evaluation of complex fetal abnormalities. Rapid advances in the technology and application of fetal magnetic resonance imaging necessitate a review of this subject. RECENT FINDINGS:Diffusion-weighted imaging, magnetic resonance spectrosco...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Sandrasegaran K,Lall CG,Aisen AA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although developing countries have made much progress in expanding the availability and use of family planning services, the need for effective contraception is large, and growing because the largest cohorts in human history are entering their reproductive years. Not only regarding developing countrie...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Cornet A

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging represents a new method of imaging the pelvic viscera and pelvic floor musculature. Rapid sequences allow us to perform magnetic resonance imaging dynamically during straining or pelvic floor contraction, which can elegantly demonstrate the patterns of pelvic floor prolapse. The technique is...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Steiner RA,Healy JC

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To evaluate the impact of early pregnancy complications involving placentation and early placental development on adverse obstetric outcome in ongoing and subsequent pregnancies. RECENT FINDINGS:We found an increased risk of adverse outcome (odds ratio >2.0) in ongoing pregnancies of preterm delivery...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Jauniaux E,Van Oppenraaij RH,Burton GJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Digital media, including the Internet, social networking sites, text messaging, and mobile applications, are ubiquitous among adolescents and young adults. These platforms enable users to obtain important information on a multitude of health topics, they may facilitate risk-taking behaviors, and they ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Gilliam M,Chor J,Hill B

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00