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Estimation of Fetal Weight: Comparison Between a Clinical Method and Ultrasonography
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(10):551-555
04-05-1998
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Trabalhos OriginaisEstimation of Fetal Weight: Comparison Between a Clinical Method and Ultrasonography
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(10):551-555
04-05-1998DOI 10.1590/S0100-72031998001000002
Views61See morePurpose: to assess the validity of fetal weight estimation by a method based on uterine height — Johnson’s rule. Methods: one hundred and one pregnant women and their newborn children were studied. The fetal weight was estimated using an adaptation of Johnson’s rule, which consists of the clinical application of a mathematical model to calculate the fetal weight based on the uterine height and the height of fetal presentation. The estimated weight was obtained on the day of delivery and was compared to the weight observed after birth. This, in turn, was the control of the analysis of validity of the method used. On the same date, a detailed obstetrical ultrasonography (US) was conducted which included the fetal weight, calculated by the use of Sheppard’s tables. This weight, estimated by US, was compared to the birth weight. Results: the results have proven that the clinical estimate used in this study has a similar value to that of the US calculation of birth weight. The accuracy of the clinical method, with variations of 5%, 10% and 15% between estimated and observed weights, was 55.3%, 73% and 86.7%, respectively. Those of the US were 60.7%, 75.4% and 91.1%, respectively. When comparing both sets of figures, values were not different from a statistical standpoint. Conclusion: the clinical evaluation has shown to be accurate, similarly to the US, when calculating the birth weight.
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Resumos de Teses
Indice de líquido amniótico em gestantes diabéticas e a qualidade do controle glicêmico na gestação
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(8):485-485
04-05-1998
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Resumos de TesesIndice de líquido amniótico em gestantes diabéticas e a qualidade do controle glicêmico na gestação
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(8):485-485
04-05-1998DOI 10.1590/S0100-72031998000800011
Views39Indice de Líquido Amniótico em Gestantes Diabéticas e a Qualidade do Controle Glicêmico na Gestação.[…]See moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. -
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Avaliação do grau nuclear da célula maligna da mama como parâmetro de atividade proliferativa tumoral: comparação com a expressão do antígeno nuclear de proliferação celular (PCNA/ciclina)
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(8):485-485
04-05-1998
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Resumos de TesesAvaliação do grau nuclear da célula maligna da mama como parâmetro de atividade proliferativa tumoral: comparação com a expressão do antígeno nuclear de proliferação celular (PCNA/ciclina)
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(8):485-485
04-05-1998DOI 10.1590/S0100-72031998000800010
Views51Avaliação do Grau Nuclear da Célula Maligna da Mama como Parâmetro de Atividade Proliferativa Tumoral: Comparação com a Expressão do Antígeno Nuclear de Proliferação Celular (PCNA/ciclina).[…]See moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. -
Relato de Casos
Prenatal diagnosis of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: a case report
- Carlos Augusto Alencar Júnior,
- Francisco Edson de Lucena Feitosa,
- Mac Gontei,
- Sammya Bezerra Maia,
- Dalgimar Beserra de Meneses
04-05-1998
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Relato de CasosPrenatal diagnosis of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: a case report
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(8):481-484
04-05-1998DOI 10.1590/S0100-72031998000800009
- Carlos Augusto Alencar Júnior,
- Francisco Edson de Lucena Feitosa,
- Mac Gontei,
- Sammya Bezerra Maia,
- Dalgimar Beserra de Meneses
Views60See moreArthrogryposis multiplex congenita is characterized by multiple joint contractures present at birth. Prenatal diagnosis is difficult. There are few reports in the literature. Fetal akinesia, abnormal limb position, intrauterine growth retardation, and polyhydramnios are the main findings of the ultrasonographic diagnosis. The authors describe a case of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita ultrasonographically diagnosed in the third gestational trimester. The main findings were absence of fetal movements, polyhydramnios, symmetrical and non-symmetrical fetal growth retardation with marked decrease of abdominal and thoracic circumference, low-set ears, micrognathia, continuous flexure contracture of limbs, internal rotation of the femur, and clubfoot on the right.
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Screening of breast cancer metastasis at preoperative work-up
- Maria Bethânia da Costa Chein,
- Luciane Maria Oliveira Brito,
- Simão Rotstein,
- Luiz Henrique Gebrim,
- Aldo Franklin F Reis, [ … ],
- Luciana Dessen Padilha
04-05-1998
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Trabalhos OriginaisScreening of breast cancer metastasis at preoperative work-up
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(8):475-479
04-05-1998DOI 10.1590/S0100-72031998000800008
- Maria Bethânia da Costa Chein,
- Luciane Maria Oliveira Brito,
- Simão Rotstein,
- Luiz Henrique Gebrim,
- Aldo Franklin F Reis,
- Luciana Dessen Padilha
Views108See morePurpose: to analyze the frequency of preoperative bilateral synchronic cancer and occult metastases in 454 operable breast cancer patients, at Instituto Nacional de Câncer (Brazil). Methods: the preoperative evaluation consisted of mammography, bone scan with X-ray if necessary, and chest X-ray. 260 (57.3 %) of 454 patients underwent liver echography. We calculated the cost X effectiveness ratio considering only the direct costs (monetary value) and the effectiveness was analyzed based on the number of metastases identifid by the screening tests. Results: we did not find any case of bilateral synchronic cancer, and the frequency of patients with metastasis was 2% (9/454). The diagnosis of bone metastasis was 1.5 % (7/454). The percentage of lung (2/454) and liver (1/260) metastasis was the same, 0.4 %. Most of the patients with metastases were in stage IIIb (44.5 %). The results of the screening tests showed the alteration of the initial clinical stage in 9 patients only (2%). The total cost of the screening tests for the diagnosis of systemic disease in 9 patients, was US$ 131,020.00. The cost of each diagnosed metastasise, for a total of 10 (two were found in one of the patients), was US$ 29,221.85 and the cost/effectiveness ratio was 22.3%. Conclusious: the results showed that screening for metastases in the preoperative clinical staging of breast cancer should be limited to patients symptomatic for systemic disease or in clinical stage III and that the cost/effectiveness ratio of the tests demonstrated a reduced benefit in the preoperative evaluation.
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Second-degree family history as a risk factor for breast cancer
- Rafael Marques de Souza,
- Anderson Rech Lazzaron,
- Rafael Defferrari,
- Álvaro A. Borba,
- Luciana Scherer, [ … ],
- Antônio L. Frasson
04-05-1998
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Trabalhos OriginaisSecond-degree family history as a risk factor for breast cancer
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(8):469-473
04-05-1998DOI 10.1590/S0100-72031998000800007
- Rafael Marques de Souza,
- Anderson Rech Lazzaron,
- Rafael Defferrari,
- Álvaro A. Borba,
- Luciana Scherer,
- Antônio L. Frasson
Views109See morePurpose: to evaluate the association between second-degree family history of breast cancer and the risk to develop the disease. Methods: case-control study of incident cases. Sixty-six incident breast cancer cases and 198 controls were selected among women who were submitted to mammography in a private clinic between January 1994 and July 1997. Cases and controls were paired regarding age, age at menarche, at first live birth, at menopause, parity, oral contraceptives and use of hormonal replacement therapy. Results: there was no significant difference between cases and controls regarding all risk factors evaluated, besides second-degree family history. Patients with breast cancer were more likely to have second-degree relatives with breast cancer when compared to controls (OR=2.77; 95% CI, 1.03-7.38; p=0.039). Conclusions: malignant neoplasm of the breast is significantly associated with a second-degree family history of this disease.
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Fine needle aspiration biopsy: performance in the differential diagnosis of palpable breast masses
- Orlando José de Almeida,
- Marcelo Alvarenga,
- José Guilherme Cecatti,
- Jessé de Paula Neves Jorge,
- Júlia Kawamura Tambascia
04-05-1998
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Trabalhos OriginaisFine needle aspiration biopsy: performance in the differential diagnosis of palpable breast masses
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(8):463-467
04-05-1998DOI 10.1590/S0100-72031998000800006
- Orlando José de Almeida,
- Marcelo Alvarenga,
- José Guilherme Cecatti,
- Jessé de Paula Neves Jorge,
- Júlia Kawamura Tambascia
Views42See morePurpose: to evaluate, in a prospective way, the performance of the fine needle aspiration biopsy in the differential diagnosis of palpable breast masses. Method: the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values for this test were evaluated in 102 women with age above 30 years and a palpable breast mass, who were attended at the University of Campinas. All punctures were performed by the same examiner. Results: the procedure had a sensitivity of 97%, specificity of 87%, positive predictive value of 94% and negative predictive value of 93%. The insufficient or unsatisfactory sample rate was 16% for the first aspiration, decreasing to 2% with a new procedure. Conclusions: this test showed to be highly sensitive and specific for the differential diagnosis of palpable breast masses, reassuring its great importance for the clinical approach of palpable masses.
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A randomized trial of misoprostol and placebo for cervical ripening and induction of labor
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(8):457-462
04-05-1998
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Trabalhos OriginaisA randomized trial of misoprostol and placebo for cervical ripening and induction of labor
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1998;20(8):457-462
04-05-1998DOI 10.1590/S0100-72031998000800005
Views86See moreObjective: to determine the efficacy and safety of misoprostol for cervical ripening and induction of labor in pregnant women at term when compared with placebo. Patients and Methods: fifty-one high-risk pregnant women at term, with unripe cervix, were allocated in a double-blind trial for treatment with intravaginal misoprostol (40 mg, 4/4 h) or intravaginal placebo. Results: thirty-two patients received misoprostol and 19 received placebo. The groups were homogeneous concerning maternal age, gestacional age, parity, and indication for induction (p > 0.05). In the misoprostol group the efficacy was 87.5% and in the placebo group 21.1% (p = 0.0000087). Regarding delivery, in the misoprostol group 75% had vaginal delivery and 25% abdominal delivery, and in the placebo group only 32% had vaginal delivery and 68% abdominal delivery (p = 0.0059).The Apgar score was similar. Conclusion: in this study misoprostol was effective and safe for cervical ripening and induction of labor.
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Sacral neuromodulation therapy for urinary and defecatory disorders: experience in a Latin American public hospital
- Marcelo Mass-Lindenbaum
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- Diego Arévalo-Vega
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- Isidora Aleuanlli
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- Fernanda Santis-Moya
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- Andrea Maluenda
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[ … ], - Javier Pizarro-Berdichevsky
00-00-2024
Views536This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Original ArticleSacral neuromodulation therapy for urinary and defecatory disorders: experience in a Latin American public hospital
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo11
00-00-2024- Marcelo Mass-Lindenbaum
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- Diego Arévalo-Vega
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- Isidora Aleuanlli
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- Fernanda Santis-Moya
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- Andrea Maluenda
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- Eitan Dines
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- Miriam Cohen-Vaizer
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- Álvaro Saavedra
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- Trinidad Raby
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- Bernardita Blumel
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- Rodrigo Cuevas
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- Simone Pohlhammer
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- Gabriela Alarcon
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- Marco Arellano Albornoz
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- Javier Pizarro-Berdichevsky
Views536Abstract
Objective:
To show the experience of a Latin American public hospital, with SNM in the management of either OAB, NOUR or FI, reporting feasibility, short to medium-term success rates, and complications.
Methods:
A retrospective cohort was conducted using data collected prospectively from patients with urogynecological conditions and referred from colorectal surgery and urology services between 2015 and 2022.
Results:
Advanced or basic trial phases were performed on 35 patients, 33 (94%) of which were successful and opted to move on Implantable Pulse Generator (GG) implantation. The average follow-up time after definitive implantation was 82 months (SD 59). Of the 33 patients undergoing, 27 (81%)reported an improvement of 50% or more in their symptoms at last follow-up. Moreover, 30 patients (90%) with a definitive implant reported subjective improvement, with an average PGI-I “much better” and 9 of them reporting to be “excellent” on PGI-I.
Conclusion:
SNM is a feasible and effective treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction. Its implementation requires highly trained groups and innovative leadership. At a nation-wide level, greater diffusion of this therapy among professionals is needed to achieve timely referral of patients who require it.
Key-words Electric stimulation therapyfecal incontinenceIncontinenceNon-obstructive urinary retentionoveractiveSacral neuromodulationUrinary bladderSee moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Marcelo Mass-Lindenbaum
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Real-world utilization pattern of dydrogesterone in 7287 Indian women with obstetric and gynecological conditions: data from multicentric, retrospective study
- Jaydeep Tank
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- Sanjay Gupte
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- Purna Chandra Mahapatra
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- Jayanthi Reddy
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- Pratima Mittal
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[ … ], - Onkar Swami
00-00-2024
Views525This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Original ArticleReal-world utilization pattern of dydrogesterone in 7287 Indian women with obstetric and gynecological conditions: data from multicentric, retrospective study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo18
00-00-2024- Jaydeep Tank
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- Sanjay Gupte
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- Purna Chandra Mahapatra
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- Jayanthi Reddy
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- Pratima Mittal
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- Ashish Kumar Mukhopadhyay
,
- Lila Vyas
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- Achla Batra
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- Mahesh Gupta
,
- Sunita Tandulwadkar
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- Sunita Chandra
,
- Vidya Bhat
,
- Kawita Bapat
,
- Parikshit Tank
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- Ketan Kulkarni
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- Onkar Swami
Views525Abstract
Objective:
Despite the literature on dydrogesterone, studies on dydrogesterone utilization patterns are largely lacking in Indian patients.
Methods:
This was a multi-center, retrospective, observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study across 817 centers in India. Data of patients who received dydrogesterone in past and provided consent for future use of their medical record for research purpose was were retrieved and analyzed.
Results:
Data of 7287 subjects (aged 29.55±4.84 years) was analyzed. Threatened abortion was the most common indication for which the subjects received dydrogesterone (46.9%) followed by recurrent pregnancy loss. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders and anemia were the most common comorbid conditions and prior pregnancy loss, advanced maternal age and obesity were the most common risk factors seen in subjects who received dydrogesterone. Total 27.5% of subjects received a loading dose of dydrogesterone, and majority (64%) received 40 mg as loading dose. 10 mg dose was used as maintenance or regular dose in 81.4% of the subjects. Twice daily (BID) was the most common dosing frequency (66.6%). The most common concomitant medications being taken by the subjects on dydrogesterone included folic acid (45.1%), iron supplements (30.3%) and calcium and vitamin D3 supplements (25.5%). Another progesterone preparation (oral, injection, vaginal, tubal) other than dydrogesterone was used concurrently in 7.8% of subjects.
Conclusion:
The study helped to identify the patient population that is benefitted by dydrogesterone and the preferred indications, risk factors, comorbid conditions and concomitant medication used in this patient population at real-life scenario.
Key-words Comorbid conditionsConcomitant medicationsdydrogesteroneGynecological conditionsIndian womenRisk factorsThreatened abortionUtilization patternSee moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Jaydeep Tank
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Assessment of sexual and body esteem in postpartum women with or without perineal laceration: a cross-sectional study with cultural translation and validation of the Vaginal Changes Sexual and Body Esteem Scale
- Renata Stefânia Olah de Souza
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- Adriana Gomes Luz
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- Ruth Zielinski
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- Luis Otavio Zanatta Sarian
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- Cassia Raquel Teatin Juliato
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[ … ], - Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito
04-09-2024
Views518This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Original ArticleAssessment of sexual and body esteem in postpartum women with or without perineal laceration: a cross-sectional study with cultural translation and validation of the Vaginal Changes Sexual and Body Esteem Scale
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo35
04-09-2024- Renata Stefânia Olah de Souza
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- Adriana Gomes Luz
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- Ruth Zielinski
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- Luis Otavio Zanatta Sarian
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- Cassia Raquel Teatin Juliato
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- Lucia Alves da Silva Lara
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- Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito
Views518See moreObjective:
We aimed to translate and determine cultural validity of the Vaginal Changes Sexual and Body Esteem Scale (VSBE) for Brazilian Portuguese language in postpartum women who underwent vaginal delivery with or without perineal laceration and cesarean section.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study conducted virtually, with online data collection through a survey with 234 postpartum women of 975 that were invited. Clinical, sociodemographic, and psychometric variables from the VSBE questionnaire were analyzed (content validity index, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, construct/structural and discriminant validity). Multivariate analysis was performed to explore associated factors with the presence of perineal laceration.
Results:
One-hundred fifty-eight women experienced vaginal delivery, of which 24.79% had an intact perineum, 33.33% had perineal laceration, and 9.4% underwent episiotomy; and 76 participants had cesarean sections. Women with perineal laceration were older, presented dyspareunia and previous surgeries than women without perineal laceration (p<0.05). For VSBE, a high internal consistency (Cronbach's α > 0.7) was observed, but it did not correlate with Body Attractiveness Questionnaire and Female Sexual Function Index; however, it correlated with the presence of women sutured for perineal laceration. Moreover, VSBE presented good structural validity with two loading factors after exploratory factor analysis. VSBE also demonstrated discriminant validity between the presence or absence of perineal laceration. The presence of urinary incontinence (UI) (OR=2.716[1.015-4.667];p=0.046) and a higher VSBE total score (OR=1.056[1.037-1.075];p<0.001) were the only factors associated with perineal laceration.
Conclusion:
Vaginal Changes Sexual and Body Esteem Scale demonstrated appropriate translation and good internal consistency, discriminant/construct validity and reliability. Vaginal Changes Sexual and Body Esteem Scale total score and presence of UI were associated with women that underwent perineal laceration.
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Case Report
Identification of a rare copy number polymorphic gain at 3q12.2 with candidate genes for familial endometriosis
- Flávia Gaona Oliveira
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- Júlio Cesar Rosa-e-Silva
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- Alexandra Galvão Gomes
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- Juliana Dourado Grzesiuk
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- Thiago Vidotto
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[ … ], - Lúcia Martelli
00-00-2024
Views512This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Case ReportIdentification of a rare copy number polymorphic gain at 3q12.2 with candidate genes for familial endometriosis
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo12
00-00-2024- Flávia Gaona Oliveira
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- Júlio Cesar Rosa-e-Silva
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- Alexandra Galvão Gomes
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- Juliana Dourado Grzesiuk
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- Thiago Vidotto
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- Jeremy Andrew Squire
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- Rodrigo Alexandre Panepucci
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- Juliana Meola
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- Lúcia Martelli
Views512Abstract
Endometriosis is a complex disease that affects 10-15% of women of reproductive age. Familial studies show that relatives of affected patients have a higher risk of developing the disease, implicating a genetic role for this disorder. Little is known about the impact of germline genomic copy number variant (CNV) polymorphisms on the heredity of the disease. In this study, we describe a rare CNV identified in two sisters with familial endometriosis, which contain genes that may increase the susceptibility and progression of this disease. We investigated the presence of CNVs from the endometrium and blood of the sisters with endometriosis and normal endometrium of five women as controls without the disease using array-CGH through the Agilent 2x400K platform. We excluded common CNVs that were present in the database of genomic variation. We identified, in both sisters, a rare CNV gain affecting 113kb at band 3q12.2 involving two candidate genes: ADGRG7 and TFG. The CNV gain was validated by qPCR. ADGRG7 is located at 3q12.2 and encodes a G protein-coupled receptor influencing the NF-kappaβ pathway. TFG participates in chromosomal translocations associated with hematologic tumor and soft tissue sarcomas, and is also involved in the NF-kappa B pathway. The CNV gain in this family provides a new candidate genetic marker for future familial endometriosis studies. Additional longitudinal studies of affected families must confirm any associations between this rare CNV gain and genes involved in the NF-kappaβ pathway in predisposition to endometriosis.
Key-words Array-CGHDNA copy number variationsEndometriosisEndometriumgeneticGenomic structural variationHeredityPolymorphismSee moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Flávia Gaona Oliveira
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Original Article
Fertility preservation in female cancer patients in Brazil: perceptions and attitudes of infertility specialists
- Renata Lack Ranniger
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- Rívia Mara Lamaita
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- Bárbara Flecha D’Abreu
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- Mariana Rodrigues Tolentino
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- Eduardo Batista Cândido
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[ … ], - Agnaldo Lopes Silva-Filho
04-09-2024
Views500This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Original ArticleFertility preservation in female cancer patients in Brazil: perceptions and attitudes of infertility specialists
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo25
04-09-2024- Renata Lack Ranniger
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- Rívia Mara Lamaita
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- Bárbara Flecha D’Abreu
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- Mariana Rodrigues Tolentino
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- Eduardo Batista Cândido
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- Warne Pedro Andrade
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- Angélica Nogueira-Rodrigues
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- Agnaldo Lopes Silva-Filho
Views500Objective:
Fertility preservation is a priority in oncology for female cancer patients. However, there is a lack of communication between infertility specialists and oncologists. This study aimed to evaluate infertility specialists’ perceptions and experiences regarding fertility preservation.
Methods:
Conduct an online survey to profile infertility specialists. Participants were infertility affiliated with the Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Associations (FEBRASGO). The specialists received an online survey, which response rate were 30.9%, most of whom were in southern and southeastern. The survey consisted on 14 questions about the infertility specialists’ location, techniques in clinical practice, treatment successful rate, patients idea, etc.
Results:
The average experience in human reproduction were 15.5 ± 10.2 years (mean ± standard deviation, range 1-40). Among reproductive-aged female cancer patients recommended for fertility preservation, 60.3 ± 28.8% (range 10-100%) underwent preservation procedures. Main barriers were cost (41%), oncologists’ knowledge or acceptance (35%) and accessibility (9%). Most infertility specialists (58%) considered 40 years the limit for fertility preservation. Leukemia, lymphoma, breast and ovarian cancers were prioritized for fertility preservation, while lung, thyroid, gastric, and brain cancers were less relevant.
Conclusion:
This is the first Brazilian study about infertility specialists’ perceptions on oncology patients access to fertility preservation. These patients primarily receive treatment in the public health system, while infertility specialists mainly work in the private healthcare. This healthcare mode is currently fragmented, but integrating these experts is enhancing patient access to fertility preservation. Studies on this topic are still warranted.
Key-words attitudesFertilityFertility preservationgynecologistshealth knowledgeNeoplasmsOncologistsOocyte retrievalpracticeReproductionsurveys and questionnairesSee moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Renata Lack Ranniger
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Review Article
A meta-analysis of ferric carboxymaltose versus other intravenous iron preparations for the management of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy
- Sanjay Gupte
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- Ashis Mukhopadhyay
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- Manju Puri
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- P. M. Gopinath
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- Reena Wani
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[ … ], - Onkar C. Swami
03-15-2024
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Review ArticleA meta-analysis of ferric carboxymaltose versus other intravenous iron preparations for the management of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo21
03-15-2024- Sanjay Gupte
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- Ashis Mukhopadhyay
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- Manju Puri
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- P. M. Gopinath
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- Reena Wani
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- J. B. Sharma
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- Onkar C. Swami
Views483Abstract
Objective:
We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials evaluating the clinical effects of ferric carboxymaltose therapy compared to other intravenous iron in improving hemoglobin and serum ferritin in pregnant women. We also assessed the safety of ferric carboxymaltose vs. other intravenous iron.
Data source:
EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched for trials related to ferric carboxymaltose in pregnant women, published between 2005 and 2021. We also reviewed articles from google scholar. The keywords “ferric carboxymaltose,” “FCM,” “intravenous,” “randomized,” “pregnancy,” “quality of life,” and “neonatal outcomes” were used to search the literature. The search was limited to pregnant women.
Selection of studies:
Studies related to ferric carboxymaltose in pregnancy were scanned. Observational studies, review articles, and case reports were excluded. Randomized studies in pregnant women involving ferric carboxymaltose and other intravenous iron formulations were shortlisted. Of 256 studies, nine randomized control trials were selected.
Data collection:
Two reviewers independently extracted data from nine selected trials
Data synthesis:
The final effect size for increase in hemoglobin after treatment was significant for ferric carboxymaltose vs. iron sucrose/iron polymaltose (standard mean difference 0.89g/dl [95% confidence interval 0.27,1.51]). The final effect size for the increase in ferritin after treatment was more for ferric carboxymaltose vs. iron sucrose/iron polymaltose (standard mean difference 22.53µg/L [-7.26, 52.33]). No serious adverse events were reported with ferric carboxymaltose or other intravenous iron.
Conclusion:
Ferric carboxymaltose demonstrated better efficacy than other intravenous iron in increasing hemoglobin and ferritin levels in treating iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women.
Key-words AnemiaFerric carboximaltoseFerric oxideferritinhemoglobinIntravenous ironIron polymaltoseIron sucroseIron-deficiency anemiaPregnancysaccharatedSee moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Sanjay Gupte
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Original Article
Validation of the Brazilian 10-item Cervantes Scale for the assessment of menopausal symptoms
- Mona Lúcia Dall’Agno
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- Charles Francisco Ferreira
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- Fernanda Vargas Ferreira
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- Pedro do Valle Teichmann
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- Jéssica Zandoná
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[ … ], - Maria Celeste Osório Wender
00-00-2024
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Original ArticleValidation of the Brazilian 10-item Cervantes Scale for the assessment of menopausal symptoms
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo7
00-00-2024- Mona Lúcia Dall’Agno
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- Charles Francisco Ferreira
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- Fernanda Vargas Ferreira
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- Pedro do Valle Teichmann
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- Jéssica Zandoná
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- Faustino Ramón Pérez-López
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- Maria Celeste Osório Wender
Views479See moreAbstract
Objective:
To validate the 10-item Cervantes Scale (CS-10) among Brazilian women.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional observational study involving women in the community aged 40–55 years in the Southern region of Brazil. They completed a general health, habits and socio-demographic questionnaire, the CS-10 and the Women’s Health Questionnaire (WHQ). Women unable to understand the survey, not consenting to participate, or having incapacity imposing difficulties during the completion of the questionnaire were excluded. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted with the AMOS 16.0 software. Chi-square of degrees of freedom (χ2/df), the Comparative Fit Index (CFI), the Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI) and the Root-Mean-Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) were used as indices of goodness of fit. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used for internal consistency.
Results:
A total of 422 women were included (premenopausal n=35, perimenopausal n=172, postmenopausal n=215). The CFA for the CS-10 showed a good fit (χ²/df=1.454, CFI=0.989; TLI=0.985; RMSEA=0.033; CI 90%=0.002-0.052; PCLOSE=0.921; Model p=0.049). Good reliability was established in CS-10 and WHQ (Cronbach’s alpha=0.724). Postmenopausal women had higher total CS-10 scores (p≤0.0001), reflecting worse quality of life (QoL) related to menopause symptoms and confirming the greater symptomatology evaluated by high total scores for WHQ found in this population when compared to those in the premenopausal period (p=0.041).
Conclusion:
The CS-10 is a consistent tool for health-related QoL in Brazilian mid-aged women.
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Review Article
Non-RhD alloimmunization in pregnancy: an updated review
- Sabrina Menes Ares
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- Luciano Marcondes Machado Nardozza
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- Edward Araujo Júnior
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- Eduardo Félix Martins Santana
00-00-2024
Views474This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Review ArticleNon-RhD alloimmunization in pregnancy: an updated review
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo22
00-00-2024- Sabrina Menes Ares
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- Luciano Marcondes Machado Nardozza
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- Edward Araujo Júnior
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- Eduardo Félix Martins Santana
Views474Abstract
RhD alloimmunization in pregnancy is still the main cause of hemolytic disease of the fetus and neonate (HDFN). Nevertheless, there are other antigens that may be associated with the occurrence of this phenomenon and that have been growing in proportion, given that current prevention strategies focus only on anti-RhD antibodies. Although not widespread, the screening and diagnostic management of the disease caused by these antibodies has recommendations in the literature. For this reason, the following review was carried out with the objective of listing the main red blood cell antigen groups described — such as Rh, ABO, Kell, MNS, Duffy, Kidd, among others — addressing the clinical importance of each one, prevalence in different countries, and recommended management when detecting such antibodies during pregnancy.
Key-words Blood group antigensErythroblastosisfetalFetal diseasesNon-Rh alloimmunizationPregnancyPrevalenceRh isoimmunizationSee moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Sabrina Menes Ares
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Review Article
Efficacy of Hormonal and Nonhormonal Approaches to Vaginal Atrophy and Sexual Dysfunctions in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review
- Ayane Cristine Alves Sarmento
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- Ana Paula Ferreira Costa
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- Juliana Lírio
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- José Eleutério Jr
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- Pedro Vieira Baptista
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[ … ], - Ana Katherine Gonçalves
01-23-2022
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Review ArticleEfficacy of Hormonal and Nonhormonal Approaches to Vaginal Atrophy and Sexual Dysfunctions in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(10):986-994
01-23-2022- Ayane Cristine Alves Sarmento
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- Ana Paula Ferreira Costa
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- Juliana Lírio
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- José Eleutério Jr
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- Pedro Vieira Baptista
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- Ana Katherine Gonçalves
Views274See moreAbstract
Objective
To evaluate the efficacy of the hormonal and nonhormonal approaches to symptoms of sexual dysfunction and vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women.
Data Sources
We conducted a search on the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases, as well as on clinical trial databases. We analyzed studies published between 1996 and May 30, 2020. No language restrictions were applied.
Selection of Studies
We selected randomized clinical trials that evaluated the treatment of sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women.
Data Collection
Three authors (ACAS, APFC, and JL) reviewed each article based on its title and abstract. Relevant data were subsequently taken from the full-text article. Any discrepancies during the review were resolved by consensus between all the listed authors.
Data Synthesis
A total of 55 studies were included in the systematic review. The approaches tested to treat sexual dysfunction were as follows: lubricants and moisturizers (18 studies); phytoestrogens (14 studies); dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA; 8 studies); ospemifene (5 studies); vaginal testosterone (4 studies); pelvic floor muscle exercises (2 studies); oxytocin (2 studies); vaginal CO2 laser (2 studies); lidocaine (1 study); and vitamin E vaginal suppository (1 study).
Conclusion
We identified literature that lacks coherence in terms of the proposed treatments and selected outcome measures. Despite the great diversity in treatment modalities and outcome measures, the present systematic review can shed light on potential targets for the treatment, which is deemed necessary for sexual dysfunction, assuming that most randomized trials were evaluated with a low risk of bias according to the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool. The present review is registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO; CRD42018100488).
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Ayane Cristine Alves Sarmento
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Review Article
Placental Findings in Preterm and Term Preeclampsia: An Integrative Review of the Literature
- Luciana Pietro
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- José Paulo de Siqueira Guida
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- Guilherme de Moraes Nobrega
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- Arthur Antolini-Tavares
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- Maria Laura Costa
10-18-2021
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Review ArticlePlacental Findings in Preterm and Term Preeclampsia: An Integrative Review of the Literature
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2021;43(7):560-569
10-18-2021- Luciana Pietro
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- José Paulo de Siqueira Guida
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- Guilherme de Moraes Nobrega
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- Arthur Antolini-Tavares
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- Maria Laura Costa
Views195Abstract
Introduction
Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy complication associated with increased maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The disease presents with recent onset hypertension (after 20 weeks of gestation) and proteinuria, and can progress to multiple organ dysfunction, with worse outcomes among early onset preeclampsia (EOP) cases (<34 weeks). The placenta is considered the root cause of PE; it represents the interface between the mother and the fetus, and acts as a macromembrane between the two circulations, due to its villous and vascular structures. Therefore, in pathological conditions, macroscopic and microscopic evaluation can provide clinically useful information that can confirm diagnosis and enlighten about outcomes and future therapeutic benefit.
Objective
To perform an integrative review of the literature on pathological placental findings associated to preeclampsia (comparing EOP and late onset preeclampsia [LOP]) and its impacts on clinical manifestations.
Results:
Cases of EOP presented worse maternal and perinatal outcomes, and pathophysiological and anatomopathological findings were different between EOP and LOP placentas, with less placental perfusion, greater placental pathological changes with less villous volume (villous hypoplasia), greater amount of trophoblastic debris, syncytial nodules, microcalcification, villous infarcts, decidual arteriolopathy in EOP placentas when compared with LOP placentas. Clinically, the use of low doses of aspirin has been shown to be effective in preventing PE, as well asmagnesium sulfate in preventing seizures in cases of severe features.
Conclusion
The anatomopathological characteristics between EOP and LOP are significantly different, with large morphological changes in cases of EOP, such as
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Case Report
Uterine Rescue in High-Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Treated with EMA-CO by Uterine Arteries Embolization due to Arteriovenous Malformations
- Arlley Cleverson Belo da Silva
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- Jurandir Piassi Passos
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- Roney Cesar Signorini Filho
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- Antonio Braga
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- Rosiane Mattar
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[ … ], - Sue Yazaki Sun
06-18-2021
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Case ReportUterine Rescue in High-Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Treated with EMA-CO by Uterine Arteries Embolization due to Arteriovenous Malformations
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2021;43(4):323-328
06-18-2021- Arlley Cleverson Belo da Silva
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- Jurandir Piassi Passos
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- Roney Cesar Signorini Filho
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- Antonio Braga
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- Rosiane Mattar
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- Sue Yazaki Sun
Views163Abstract
Complete hydatidiform mole (CHM) is a rare type of pregnancy, in which 15 to 20% of the cases may develop into gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN). The diagnostic of GTN must be done as early as possible through weekly surveillance of serum hCG after uterine evacuation.We report the case of 23-year-old primigravida, with CHM but without surveillance of hCG after uterine evacuation. Two months later, the patient presented to the emergency with vaginal bleeding and was referred to the Centro de Doenças Trofoblásticas do Hospital São Paulo. She was diagnosed with high risk GTN stage/score III:7 as per The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics/World Health Organization (FIGO/WHO). The sonographic examination revealed enlarged uterus with a heterogeneous mass constituted of multiple large vessels invading and causing disarrangement of the myometrium. The patient evolved with progressive worsening of vaginal bleeding after chemotherapy with etoposide, methotrexate, actinomycin D, cyclophosphamide and vincristine (EMA-CO) regimen. She underwent blood transfusion and embolization of uterine arteries due to severe vaginal hemorrhage episodes, with complete control of bleeding. The hCG reached a negative value after the third cycle, and there was a complete regression of the anomalous vascularization of the uterus as well as full recovery of the uterine anatomy. The treatment in a reference center was essential for the appropriate management, especially regarding the uterine arteries embolization trough percutaneous femoral
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Review Article
Management Strategies for Sexuality Complaints after Gynecologic Cancer: A Systematic Review
- Luciane Machado Pizetta
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- Augusto da Cunha Reis
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- Mirian Picinini Méxas
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- Vanessa de Almeida Guimarães
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- Carmen Lucia de Paula
09-29-2022
Views139This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Summary
Review ArticleManagement Strategies for Sexuality Complaints after Gynecologic Cancer: A Systematic Review
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(10):962-971
09-29-2022- Luciane Machado Pizetta
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- Augusto da Cunha Reis
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- Mirian Picinini Méxas
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- Vanessa de Almeida Guimarães
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- Carmen Lucia de Paula
Views139See moreAbstract
Objective
To explore the main sexuality complaints of gynecologic cancer survivors after treatment and to identify the care strategies provided.
Data Source
Searches were conducted in six electronic databases: Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, and EMBASE.
Study Selection
Articles published between 2010 and 2020 were selected and the following descriptors were used in the English language: female genital neoplasms and gynaecological cancer. The methodological quality of the studies used the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT).
Data Collection
The primary data extracted were: names of the authors, year of publication, country of origin, objective and type of study, data collection instrument, sample size and age range, types of cancer, and symptoms affected with the strategies adopted.
Data Summary
A total of 34 out of 2,536 screened articles were included. The main strategies found for patient care were patient-clinician communication, practices for sexuality care, individualized care plan, multiprofessional team support, and development of rehabilitation programs. For sexuality care, the most common practices are pelvic physiotherapy sessions and the use of vaginal gels and moisturizers.
Conclusion
The main complaints identified in the scientific literature were low libido and lack of interest in sexual activity, vaginal dryness, pain during sexual intercourse, and stenosis. Different care strategies may be adopted, such as follow-up with a multidisciplinary health team and sexual health rehabilitation programs, which could minimize these symptoms and ensure the quality of life of patients.
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FEBRASGO POSITION STATEMENT
Abnormal uterine bleeding and chronic iron deficiency: Number 11 – December 2022
- Venina Viana de Barros
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- Eliane Azeka Hase
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- Cristiano Caetano Salazar
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- Ana Maria Kondo Igai
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- Fernanda Andrade Orsi
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[ … ], - Paulo Francisco Ramos Margarido
03-24-2022
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FEBRASGO POSITION STATEMENTAbnormal uterine bleeding and chronic iron deficiency: Number 11 – December 2022
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(12):1161-1168
03-24-2022This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Venina Viana de Barros
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Review Article
Non-pharmacological Interventions for Improving Sleep Quality During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Daiane Sofia Morais Paulino
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- Carolina Bicudo Borrelli
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- Débora Bicudo Faria-Schützer
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- Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito
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- Fernanda Garanhani Surita
05-23-2022
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Review ArticleNon-pharmacological Interventions for Improving Sleep Quality During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(8):776-784
05-23-2022- Daiane Sofia Morais Paulino
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- Carolina Bicudo Borrelli
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- Débora Bicudo Faria-Schützer
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- Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito
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- Fernanda Garanhani Surita
Views203Abstract
Objective
To investigate the effect of non-pharmacological interventions to improve sleep quality during pregnancy.
Data sources
A search was made in the NCBI/PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Embase, BVS, and Web of Science databases. There were no limitations regarding language, sample size, and type of non-pharmacological intervention. We have included prospective clinical trials between July 2014 and July 2019.
Selection of studies
This study was registered in the Prospective International Registration of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database was performed. Publication bias was also assessed with funnel plots. the primary outcome was the total score in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after intervention. Risk of bias and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) criteria were used for assessing methodological quality. From the 28 retrieved studies, we have selected 8 for qualitative analysis and 6 for meta-analysis.
Data collection
Two independent reviewers performed the study selection. In the case of disagreement, a third senior reviewer was consulted. The study was initially assessed based on the title, followed by abstract. Lastly, the full text was assessed to be included.
Data Synthesis
A significant improvement on the sleep quality (PSQI score) was observed when all interventions were grouped (MD = -3.03, 95%CI -4.15 to -1.92, n= 623, i2= 84%, p< 0.001). Analysis by subgroup (music listening: MD = -1.96, 95% CI -3.27 to -0.65, n= 207, i2= 67%, p= 0.003 and other interventions: MD = -3.66, 95% CI -4.93 to -2.40, n= 416, i2 = 80%, p< 0.001) showed an improvement, with high heterogeneity. Risk of bias has shown performance and detection bias for almost studies, and GRADE evidence was very low for all analyzed variables.
Conclusion
Non-pharmacological interventions—listening to music, physical exercise, relaxation exercises, lettuce seed, sleep hygiene, and acupressure—are effective for improving sleep quality during pregnancy.
Key-words Meta-analysisnon-pharmacological interventionsPregnant womensleep qualitysystematic reviewSee moreThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. - Daiane Sofia Morais Paulino
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Original Article
Increment of Maternal Mortality Among Admissions for Childbirth in Low-risk Pregnant Women in Brazil: Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic?
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(8):740-745
07-07-2022
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Original ArticleIncrement of Maternal Mortality Among Admissions for Childbirth in Low-risk Pregnant Women in Brazil: Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic?
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(8):740-745
07-07-2022Views130See moreAbstract
Objective
To assess the possible impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal mortality among admissions for childbirth in 2020 in relation of the last 10 years.
Methods
An ecological study with pregnant women who underwent hospital births at the Brazilian unified public health service (SUS, in the Portuguese acronym) in Brazil from 2010 to 2020. The mortality among admissions for childbirth was obtained based on the number of admissions for childbirth with reported death as outcome divided by the total number of admissions. The underlying gestational risk and route of delivery were considered based on the national surveillance system. The average mortality for the period between 2010 and 2019 (baseline) was compared with the rate of deaths in 2020 (1st pandemic year); the rate ratio was interpreted as the risk of death in 2020 in relation to the average of the previous period (RR), with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Results
In 2020, the 1st year of the COVID-19 pandemic, 1,821,775 pregnant women were hospitalized for childbirth and 651 deaths were reported, which represents 8.7% of the total hospitalizations and 11.3% of maternal deaths between 2010 and 2020. There was an increase in maternal mortality after births in 2020 compared with the average for the period between 2010 and 2019, specially in low-risk pregnancies, both in vaginal (RR = 1.60; 95%CI:1.39–1.85) and cesarean births (RR = 1.18; 95%CI:1.04–1.34).
Conclusion
Maternal mortality among admissions for childbirth according to SUS data increased in 2020 compared with the average between 2010 and 2019, with an increment of 40% in low-risk pregnancies. The increase was of 18% after cesarean section and of 60% after vaginal delivery.
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Original Article
Habits of Genital Hygiene and Sexual Activity among Women with Bacterial Vaginosis and/or Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
- Marcela Grigol Bardin
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- Paulo César Giraldo
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- Cristina Laguna Benetti-Pinto
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- José Marcos Sanches
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- Camila Carvalho de Araujo
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[ … ], - Rose Luce Gomes do Amaral
04-08-2022
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Original ArticleHabits of Genital Hygiene and Sexual Activity among Women with Bacterial Vaginosis and/or Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(2):169-177
04-08-2022- Marcela Grigol Bardin
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- Paulo César Giraldo
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- Cristina Laguna Benetti-Pinto
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- José Marcos Sanches
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- Camila Carvalho de Araujo
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- Rose Luce Gomes do Amaral
Views265See moreAbstract
Objective
To evaluate genital hygiene among women with and without bacterial vaginosis (BV) and/or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC).
Methods
A cross-sectional study of reproductive-aged women who underwent gynecological and laboratory tests and fulfilled a genital hygiene questionnaire.
Results
This study evaluated 166 healthy controls and 141 women diagnosed with either BV (n=72), VVC (n=61), or both (n=8). The use of intimate soap and moist wipes after urination was more frequent among healthy women (p=0.042 and 0.032, respectively). Compared to controls, bactericidal soap was more used by women with BV (p=0.05).
Conclusion
Some hygiene habits were associated to BV and/or VVC. Clinical trials should address this important issue in women’s health.
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