abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to examine whether high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) was more closely associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) same-genotype persistence (SGTP) versus clearance of prior infection with a subsequent infection by a new genotype (genotype switch [GS]), clearance of HP...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Bonde J,Bottari F,Iacobone AD,Cocuzza CE,Sandri MT,Bogliatto F,Khan KS,Ejegod DM,Gary DS,Andrews JC

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to describe temporal trends in screening and outcomes for women, after changes in guidelines in Alberta, Canada, that raised starting age to 21 years, then to 25 years of age, and reduced frequency to 3 yearly. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Calgary Laboratory Information System data were use...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Sayed SA,Naugler C,Chen G,Dickinson JA

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of the study were to assess the clinical and histopathological characteristics of a comprehensive cohort of women with vulvovaginal melanoma (VVM) treated at our institution and to study the treatment response of checkpoint inhibitors in this patient cohort. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a retrospe...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Wohlmuth C,Wohlmuth-Wieser I,Laframboise S

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Allergic contact dermatitis is an uncommon but important cause of skin disease in the anogenital region. Relevant allergens are described in women and less commonly in men. The aim of this study was to describe outcomes of patch testing in men and women presenting with anogenital dermatoses. MATERIALS AND M...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Cheng HS,Fernández-Peñas P

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:For the 2019 ASCCP Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines, we conducted a systematic review of diagnostic assays for postcolposcopy and posttreatment management. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A literature search was conducted to identify articles reporting on tests/assays for cervical cancer screening, triage, p...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Clarke MA,Unger ER,Zuna R,Nelson E,Darragh TM,Cremer M,Stockdale CK,Einstein MH,Wentzensen N

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obese women have higher cervical cancer incidence and mortality than their counterparts, possibly related to nonadherence to screening recommendations. We assessed the association of body mass index with adherence to cervical cancer screening recommendations in Hispanic women living in Puerto Rico, a minority...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Pérez CM,González-Barrios D,Ramos-Cartagena JM,Ortiz AP

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to evaluate the validity of anal cytology against high-resolution anoscopy in the detection of anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs) among women in a clinical setting in Puerto Rico, alone and in combination with high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) typing. MATE...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Ramos-Cartagena JM,Pérez CM,Guiot HM,Amaya-Ardilla CP,Tirado-Gómez M,Ortiz AP

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to assess whether lower proportions of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2+ diagnosed by random biopsy are from lower cut points defining an abnormal colposcopic impression or obtaining only one random biopsy when colposcopic impression is normal. METHODS:We compared colposcopy expe...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Pretorius RG,Belinson JL,Burchette RJ,Wu R,Qiao YL

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Female self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing is an alternative screening method that can potentially increase cervical cancer screening coverage. This review addresses the acceptability of HPV DNA testing using self-sampling compared with conventional clinician-collected sampling. Barriers...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Morgan K,Azzani M,Khaing SL,Wong YL,Su TT

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based group cognitive behavior therapy (M-gCBT) versus education support group therapy for the pain and distress associated with provoked localized vulvodynia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Participants were randomized to M-gCBT or education suppor...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Guillet AD,Cirino NH,Hart KD,Leclair CM

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to summarize and review the evidence for the efficacy and safety of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:PubMed/MEDLINE, Ovid, Web of Science, and clinicaltrials.gov were searched fr...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Eshtiaghi P,Sadownik LA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to study the associations between localized provoked vulvodynia (LPV) and several single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1 (TRPV1), nerve growth factor (NGF), and the heparanase (HPSE) genes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Prevalence of SNPs ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Kalfon L,Azran A,Farajun Y,Golan-Hamu O,Toben A,Abramov L,Yeshaya A,Yakir O,Zarfati D,Falik Zaccai TC,Bornstein J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to determine rates of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 2 or greater in high-risk, racially diverse, young women with low-grade cytology. MATERIALS AND METHODS:After institutional review board approval, a cross-sectional study of 21- to 24-year-old women with low-grade cytolog...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Daily LR,Erickson BK,Pasko DN,Straughn JM Jr,Huh WK,Leath CA 3rd

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of 3 or less quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine doses on anogenital warts in both males and females in the United States. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective database study that included males and females aged 9 to 26 years who r...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Zeybek B,Lin YL,Kuo YF,Rodriguez AM

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:To systematically evaluate the literature regarding vulvodynia treatment outcome measures. METHODS:A systematic literature search on OVID, PubMed, and PsycINFO databases was conducted from inception until May 2016. Studies were included/excluded based on prespecified criteria. Reported outcome ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Sadownik LA,Yong PJ,Smith KB

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to quantify personal stories about cervical cancer and to determine the proportion and sentiment (positive vs negative) of messages ("tweets") that discussed cervical cancer prevention strategies on Twitter. METHODS:This study was a cross-sectional Twitter review of English...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Teoh D,Shaikh R,Vogel RI,Zoellner T,Carson L,Kulasingam S,Lou E

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to assess clinical and histopathologic characteristics of symptomatic women who underwent a nondiagnostic biopsy of the inner vulva. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Consecutive nondiagnostic biopsies from medial labia minora, posterior fourchette, and vestibule obtained from symptomatic women ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Day T,Knight V,Dyall-Smith D,Dennerstein G,Pagano R,Tran H,Tan Y,Yap D,Weigner J,Scurry J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the diagnostic yield of conventional endocervical curettage (ECC) with fabric-based ECC in a consistent physician group. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a retrospective case-control study of patients who underwent ECC both before and after introduction of a fabr...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Diedrich JT,Rathore S,Bentz JS

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology Colposcopy Standards address the role of and approach to colposcopy and biopsy for cervical cancer prevention in the United States. Working Group 1 was tasked with defining the role of colposcopy, describing benefits and potential harms, and developi...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Khan MJ,Werner CL,Darragh TM,Guido RS,Mathews C,Moscicki AB,Mitchell MM,Schiffman M,Wentzensen N,Massad LS,Mayeaux EJ Jr,Waxman AG,Conageski C,Einstein MH,Huh WK

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether Hybrid Capture 2 High-Risk HPV DNA Test (HC2) can be used as a test of cure in women treated for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse (CIN 2+) and allow discharge from colposcopy follow-up with a return to a cytology-based screening program for HC2-negative women. MATERIA...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Ceballos KM,Lee M,Cook DA,Smith LW,Gondara L,Krajden M,van Niekerk DJ,Coldman AJ

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to assess whether HIV-positive (HIV+) women aged 30 years and older with concurrent normal cervical cytology and undetectable cervical HPV have a low 3-year risk of developing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or higher (CIN 2+) in a clinical setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS:W...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Alade RO,Vragovic O,Duffy C,Cabral HJ,Stier EA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study aims to assess the frequency of cytological abnormalities in adolescents and young women, to establish the optimum age to start screening. METHODS:A retrospective study of cervical cytology results were obtained from the data center at the Santa Casa Hospital of São Paulo between January 2006 and D...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Henrique LQ,Campaner AB,dʼAvila FS

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, we investigated whether physical inactivity was associated with risk of cervical cancer in women treated at an American cancer hospital. METHODS:This case-control study included 128 patients with cervical cancer and 512 controls matched on age. Controls were women suspected of having but not u...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Szender JB,Cannioto R,Gulati NR,Schmitt KL,Friel G,Minlikeeva A,Platek A,Gower EH,Nagy R,Khachatryan E,Mayor PC,Kasza KA,Lele SB,Odunsi K,Moysich KB

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare rates of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or greater (CIN3+) between women aged 21 to 24 and women aged 25 or older undergoing a see-and-treat strategy for high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) cytology. METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study, women treated with a see-and...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Smith HJ,Leath CA 3rd,Huh WK,Erickson BK

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 26-year-old patient with a history of chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia presented with secondary amenorrhea and cyclic abdominal pain, and she was found to have vaginal stenosis due to adhesion of vaginal wall. The cause of the adhesion was considered to be vaginal inflammation induced by anticancer agen...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Sato M,Harada M,Oishi H,Wada-Hiraike O,Hirata T,Nagasaka K,Koga K,Fujii T,Osuga Y

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) is the standard surgical treatment for cervical dysplasia. The optimal way to achieve local hemostasis in women undergoing LLETZ is unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a prospective, randomized trial, we compared spray coagulation and forced coagulation in...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Hilal Z,Mavrommati G,Foerster C,Rezniczek GA,Hefler LA,Tempfer CB

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Women living with HIV experience higher risk of cervical cancer, but screening rates in the United States are lower than recommended. The purpose of this study was to examine whether an intervention using self-sampling of cervicovaginal cells for human papillomavirus (HPV) with results counseling would increa...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Murphy J,Mark H,Anderson J,Farley J,Allen J

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the utility of random biopsy and endocervical curettage (ECC) during colposcopy among women who ultimately underwent cervical excisional biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a retrospective observational study, the charts were reviewed of every patient who underwent cervical excisional procedure per...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Diedrich JT,Felix JC,Lonky NM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study are to analyze a cohort of women with vulvovaginal symptoms and positive cultures for non-albicans Candida (NAC) to determine whether yeast was responsible for their symptoms and to evaluate the mycological effectiveness of various regimens. METHODS:This observational study was perfor...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Powell AM,Gracely E,Nyirjesy P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to evaluate the rate of patient adherence to provider recommendations for biopsy proven cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 2 or 3 in an academic safety-net hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a case series of patients with biopsy-proven CIN 2 or 3 identified via pathology r...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Alston MJ,Scaparotti AC,Krull MB,Mazzoni SE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to practitioners who care for male patients, with the increased use of high-resolution anoscopy, practitioners who care for women are seeing more men in their practices as well. Some diseases affecting the penis can impact on their sexual partners. Many of the lesions and neoplasms of the penis occur on th...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Heller DS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of the study were to define the heterogeneity of vulvodynia by determining data-driven subgroups within the vulvodynia diagnosis using exploratory cluster analysis and to characterize the subgroups identified. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Included were participants in the longitudinal population-based stud...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Reed BD,Plegue MA,Williams DA,Sen A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to evaluate the feasibility and performance of smartphone digital images for the detection of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia of grade 2 or worse (CIN2+) as an adjunct to a conventional visual inspection approach with acetic acid (VIA) and Lugol's iodine (VILI), in comparison with detection by...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Ricard-Gauthier D,Wisniak A,Catarino R,van Rossum AF,Meyer-Hamme U,Negulescu R,Scaringella S,Jinoro J,Vassilakos P,Petignat P

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess adherence to management guidelines based on the terminology used to describe atypical glandular cells (AGC) on cytology reports. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We analyzed AGC pathology reports from Hartford Hospital, 2004-2007, and identified cases of AGC with the terminology atypical glandular cells or at...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Sharpless KE,Schnatz PF

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chronic vulvar pruritus and vulvodynia are common vulvar diseases. The aim of this study was to compare gynecologic and sexual and physical abuse histories from patients with these diagnoses and from healthy controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Questionnaires were self-completed by patients diagnosed with vulvar ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Cohen-Sacher B,Haefner HK,Dalton VK,Berger MB

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Metronidazole vaginal gel (MVG) 0.75% is a US Food and Drug Administration-approved, 5-day treatment for bacterial vaginosis (BV). This study tested the hypothesis that a shorter treatment course at a higher dose (MVG 1.3%) would yield similar efficacy to 5 days of MVG 0.75%. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This phase...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Chavoustie SE,Jacobs M,Reisman HA,Waldbaum AS,Levy SF,Hillier SL,Nyirjesy P

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to compare loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) with cold knife conization (CKC) as therapeutic management procedures for women with adenocarcinoma in situ (ACIS) of the cervix. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent a conization procedure w...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Latif NA,Neubauer NL,Helenowski IB,Lurain JR

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify the clinicopathologic features and treatment outcome of primary extramammary Paget disease of the vulva (EMPDV). MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of 14 patients who were treated at our center from April 1994 to November 2010. RESULTS:The mean ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Nomura H,Matoda M,Okamoto S,Kondo E,Omatsu K,Kato K,Takeshima N

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emphysematous vaginitis is a rare condition, characterized by the presence of multiple gas-filled cysts in the vaginal and/or exocervical mucosa. Although its etiology is not completely understood, it is self-limited, with a benign clinical course. Vaginal discharge, sometimes bloody, and pruritus are the mo...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Lima-Silva J,Vieira-Baptista P,Cavaco-Gomes J,Maia T,Beires J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rituximab is being used increasingly for the treatment of B-cell malignancies and nonmalignant conditions. Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis, which can be either idiopathic or associated with underlying systemic inflammatory conditions. We present a series of 4 patients who presented with ulcerati...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Dixit S,Selva-Nayagam P,Hamann I,Fischer G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00