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Original Article10-23-2020
Preoperative Differentiation of Benign and Malignant Non-epithelial Ovarian Tumors: Clinical Features and Tumor Markers
- Tiago Augusto Gomes
, - Elizabeth Aparecida Campos ,
- Adriana Yoshida ,
- Luís Otavio Sarian ,
- Liliana Aparecida Lucci de Angelo Andrade , [ ... ],
- Sophie Françoise Derchain
Abstract
Original ArticlePreoperative Differentiation of Benign and Malignant Non-epithelial Ovarian Tumors: Clinical Features and Tumor Markers
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(9):555-561
- Tiago Augusto Gomes ,
- Elizabeth Aparecida Campos ,
- Adriana Yoshida ,
- Luís Otavio Sarian ,
- Liliana Aparecida Lucci de Angelo Andrade ,
- Sophie Françoise Derchain
Views135Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the role of clinical features and preoperativemeasurement of cancer antigen 125 (CA125), human epididymis protein(HE4), and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) serum levels in women with benign and malignant non-epithelial ovarian tumors.
Methods
One hundred and nineteen consecutive women with germ cell, sex cordstromal, and ovarian leiomyomas were included in this study. The preoperative levels of biomarkers were measured, and then surgery and histopathological analysis were performed. Information about the treatment and disease recurrence were obtained from the medical files of patients.
Results
Our sample included 71 women with germ cell tumors (64 benign and 7 malignant), 46 with sex cord-stromal tumors (32 benign and 14 malignant), and 2 with ovarian leiomyomas. Among benign germ cell tumors, 63 were mature teratomas, and, amongmalignant, fourwere immatureteratomas. Themost common tumors in the sex cordstromal group were fibromas (benign) and granulosa cell tumor (malignant). The biomarker serum levels were not different among benign andmalignant non-epithelial ovarian tumors. Fertility-sparing surgeries were performed in 5 (71.4%) women with malignant germ cell tumor. Eleven (78.6%) patients with malignant sex cord-stromal tumors were treated with fertility-sparing surgeries. Five women (71.4%) with germ cell tumors and only 1 (7.1%) with sex cord-stromal tumor were treated with chemotherapy. One woman with germ cell tumor recurred and died of the disease and one woman with sex cord-stromal tumor recurred.
Conclusion
Non-epithelial ovarian tumors were benign in the majority of cases, and the malignant caseswere diagnosed at initial stages with good prognosis. Themeasurements of CA125, HE4, and CEA serum levels were not useful in the preoperative diagnosis of these tumors.
Key-words biomarkersgerm cell tumorsnon-epithelial ovarian tumorsOvarian cancersex cord-stromal tumorsSee moreViews135
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. Abstract
Original ArticlePreoperative Differentiation of Benign and Malignant Non-epithelial Ovarian Tumors: Clinical Features and Tumor Markers
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(9):555-561
- Tiago Augusto Gomes ,
- Elizabeth Aparecida Campos ,
- Adriana Yoshida ,
- Luís Otavio Sarian ,
- Liliana Aparecida Lucci de Angelo Andrade ,
- Sophie Françoise Derchain
Views135Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the role of clinical features and preoperativemeasurement of cancer antigen 125 (CA125), human epididymis protein(HE4), and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) serum levels in women with benign and malignant non-epithelial ovarian tumors.
Methods
One hundred and nineteen consecutive women with germ cell, sex cordstromal, and ovarian leiomyomas were included in this study. The preoperative levels of biomarkers were measured, and then surgery and histopathological analysis were performed. Information about the treatment and disease recurrence were obtained from the medical files of patients.
Results
Our sample included 71 women with germ cell tumors (64 benign and 7 malignant), 46 with sex cord-stromal tumors (32 benign and 14 malignant), and 2 with ovarian leiomyomas. Among benign germ cell tumors, 63 were mature teratomas, and, amongmalignant, fourwere immatureteratomas. Themost common tumors in the sex cordstromal group were fibromas (benign) and granulosa cell tumor (malignant). The biomarker serum levels were not different among benign andmalignant non-epithelial ovarian tumors. Fertility-sparing surgeries were performed in 5 (71.4%) women with malignant germ cell tumor. Eleven (78.6%) patients with malignant sex cord-stromal tumors were treated with fertility-sparing surgeries. Five women (71.4%) with germ cell tumors and only 1 (7.1%) with sex cord-stromal tumor were treated with chemotherapy. One woman with germ cell tumor recurred and died of the disease and one woman with sex cord-stromal tumor recurred.
Conclusion
Non-epithelial ovarian tumors were benign in the majority of cases, and the malignant caseswere diagnosed at initial stages with good prognosis. Themeasurements of CA125, HE4, and CEA serum levels were not useful in the preoperative diagnosis of these tumors.
Key-words biomarkersgerm cell tumorsnon-epithelial ovarian tumorsOvarian cancersex cord-stromal tumorsSee 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. - Tiago Augusto Gomes
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Original Article09-25-2020
Interaction Between NOS3 and HMOX1 on Antihypertensive Drug Responsiveness in Preeclampsia
- Valeria Cristina Sandrim ,
- Marcelo Rizzatti Luizon ,
- Eliane Pilan ,
- Mayara Caldeira-Dias ,
- Fernanda Borchers Coeli-Lacchini , [ ... ],
- Ricardo Carvalho Cavalli
Abstract
Original ArticleInteraction Between NOS3 and HMOX1 on Antihypertensive Drug Responsiveness in Preeclampsia
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):460-467
- Valeria Cristina Sandrim ,
- Marcelo Rizzatti Luizon ,
- Eliane Pilan ,
- Mayara Caldeira-Dias ,
- Fernanda Borchers Coeli-Lacchini ,
- Georgia Kors ,
- Iuly Berndt ,
- Riccardo Lacchini ,
- Ricardo Carvalho Cavalli
Views272See moreAbstract
Objective
We examined the interaction of polymorphisms in the genes heme oxygenase- 1 (HMOX1) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS3) in patients with preeclampsia (PE) as well as the responsiveness to methyldopa and to total antihypertensive therapy.
Methods
The genes HMOX1 (rs2071746, A/T) and NOS3 (rs1799983, G/T) were genotyped using TaqMan allele discrimination assays (Applied Biosystems, Foster City, CA, USA ), and the levels of enzyme heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Results
We found interactions between genotypes of the HMOX-1 and NOS3 genes and responsiveness tomethyldopa and that PE genotyped as AT presents lower levels of protein HO-1 compared with AA.
Conclusion
We found interactions between the HMOX-1 and NOS3 genes and responsiveness to methyldopa and that the HMOX1 polymorphism affects the levels of enzyme HO-1 in responsiveness to methyldopa and to total antihypertensive therapy. These data suggest impact of the combination of these two polymorphisms on antihypertensive responsiveness in PE.
Views272This 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. Abstract
Original ArticleInteraction Between NOS3 and HMOX1 on Antihypertensive Drug Responsiveness in Preeclampsia
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):460-467
- Valeria Cristina Sandrim ,
- Marcelo Rizzatti Luizon ,
- Eliane Pilan ,
- Mayara Caldeira-Dias ,
- Fernanda Borchers Coeli-Lacchini ,
- Georgia Kors ,
- Iuly Berndt ,
- Riccardo Lacchini ,
- Ricardo Carvalho Cavalli
Views272See moreAbstract
Objective
We examined the interaction of polymorphisms in the genes heme oxygenase- 1 (HMOX1) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS3) in patients with preeclampsia (PE) as well as the responsiveness to methyldopa and to total antihypertensive therapy.
Methods
The genes HMOX1 (rs2071746, A/T) and NOS3 (rs1799983, G/T) were genotyped using TaqMan allele discrimination assays (Applied Biosystems, Foster City, CA, USA ), and the levels of enzyme heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Results
We found interactions between genotypes of the HMOX-1 and NOS3 genes and responsiveness tomethyldopa and that PE genotyped as AT presents lower levels of protein HO-1 compared with AA.
Conclusion
We found interactions between the HMOX-1 and NOS3 genes and responsiveness to methyldopa and that the HMOX1 polymorphism affects the levels of enzyme HO-1 in responsiveness to methyldopa and to total antihypertensive therapy. These data suggest impact of the combination of these two polymorphisms on antihypertensive responsiveness in PE.
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. - Valeria Cristina Sandrim
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Original Article09-25-2020
Preoperative Fasting Abbreviation and its Effects on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Incidence in Gynecological Surgery Patients
- Gisele Vissoci Marquini ,
- Francisco Edes da Silva Pinheiro ,
- Alfredo Urbano da Costa Vieira ,
- Rogério Melo da Costa Pinto ,
- Maria Gabriela Baumgarten Kuster Uyeda , [ ... ],
- Marair Gracio Ferreira Sartori
Abstract
Original ArticlePreoperative Fasting Abbreviation and its Effects on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Incidence in Gynecological Surgery Patients
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):468-475
- Gisele Vissoci Marquini ,
- Francisco Edes da Silva Pinheiro ,
- Alfredo Urbano da Costa Vieira ,
- Rogério Melo da Costa Pinto ,
- Maria Gabriela Baumgarten Kuster Uyeda ,
- Manoel João Batista Castello Girão ,
- Marair Gracio Ferreira Sartori
Views234Abstract
Objective
To investigate the effects of preoperative fasting abbreviation with a carbohydrate and protein-enriched solution, on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) incidence in gynecological surgery patients, a population naturally at risk for such unpleasant episodes.
Methods
The present prospective double-blind randomized study was performed at The Hospital Municipal e Maternidade Dr. Odelmo Leão Carneiro (HMMOLC, in the Portuguese acronym), in Uberlândia, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in partnership with the Gynecology Department of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), approved by the Human Research EthicsCommittee ofUNIFESP and theboard ofHMMOLC, and included in the Brazil Platform and in the Brazilian Clinical Trial Registry. After signing the consent form, 80 women, who were submitted to gynecological surgery in the period from January to June 2016,were randomized into 2 groups: control group (n= 42) and juice group (n= 38). They received, respectively, 200mL of inert solution or liquid enriched with carbohydrate and protein 4 hours presurgery. The incidence, frequency and intensity of PONV were studied using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), with statistical analysis performed by the software IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 20.0 (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY, USA).
Results
The incidence of nausea and vomiting was lower than in the literature, to this population, with 18.9% (14/74) for the control group and 10.8% (8/74) for the juice group, respectively, with no statistically significant difference between the groups.
Conclusion
The incidence of nausea and vomiting was lower than in the literature, but it cannot be said that this is due to the abbreviation of fasting. It can provide greater comfort, with the possibility of PONV prevention in patients at risk for these episodes.
Key-words carbohydratescontrolled random clinical trialpostoperative nausea and vomitingpreoperative careproteinssurgical procedures in gynecologySee moreViews234This 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. Abstract
Original ArticlePreoperative Fasting Abbreviation and its Effects on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Incidence in Gynecological Surgery Patients
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):468-475
- Gisele Vissoci Marquini ,
- Francisco Edes da Silva Pinheiro ,
- Alfredo Urbano da Costa Vieira ,
- Rogério Melo da Costa Pinto ,
- Maria Gabriela Baumgarten Kuster Uyeda ,
- Manoel João Batista Castello Girão ,
- Marair Gracio Ferreira Sartori
Views234Abstract
Objective
To investigate the effects of preoperative fasting abbreviation with a carbohydrate and protein-enriched solution, on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) incidence in gynecological surgery patients, a population naturally at risk for such unpleasant episodes.
Methods
The present prospective double-blind randomized study was performed at The Hospital Municipal e Maternidade Dr. Odelmo Leão Carneiro (HMMOLC, in the Portuguese acronym), in Uberlândia, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in partnership with the Gynecology Department of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), approved by the Human Research EthicsCommittee ofUNIFESP and theboard ofHMMOLC, and included in the Brazil Platform and in the Brazilian Clinical Trial Registry. After signing the consent form, 80 women, who were submitted to gynecological surgery in the period from January to June 2016,were randomized into 2 groups: control group (n= 42) and juice group (n= 38). They received, respectively, 200mL of inert solution or liquid enriched with carbohydrate and protein 4 hours presurgery. The incidence, frequency and intensity of PONV were studied using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), with statistical analysis performed by the software IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 20.0 (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY, USA).
Results
The incidence of nausea and vomiting was lower than in the literature, to this population, with 18.9% (14/74) for the control group and 10.8% (8/74) for the juice group, respectively, with no statistically significant difference between the groups.
Conclusion
The incidence of nausea and vomiting was lower than in the literature, but it cannot be said that this is due to the abbreviation of fasting. It can provide greater comfort, with the possibility of PONV prevention in patients at risk for these episodes.
Key-words carbohydratescontrolled random clinical trialpostoperative nausea and vomitingpreoperative careproteinssurgical procedures in gynecologySee 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. - Gisele Vissoci Marquini
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Original Article09-25-2020
Factors Associated with the Complications of Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Mariana Patelli Juliani de Souza Lima ,
- Lúcia Costa-Paiva ,
- Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito ,
- Luiz Francisco Baccaro
Abstract
Original ArticleFactors Associated with the Complications of Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):476-485
- Mariana Patelli Juliani de Souza Lima ,
- Lúcia Costa-Paiva ,
- Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito ,
- Luiz Francisco Baccaro
Views222See moreAbstract
Objective
To evaluate the factors associated with complete myomectomy in a single surgical procedure and the aspects related to the early complications.
Methods
A cross-sectional study with women with submucous myomas. The dependent variables were the complete myomectomy performed in a single hysteroscopic procedure, and the presence of early complications related to the procedure.
Results
We identified 338 women who underwent hysteroscopic myomectomy. In 89.05% of the cases, there was a single fibroid to be treated. According to the classification of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Fédération Internationale de Gynécologie et d’Obstétrique, FIGO, in French),most fibroids were of grade 0 (66.96%), followed by grade 1 (20.54%), and grade 2 (12.50%). The myomectomies were complete in 63.31% of the cases, and the factors independently associated with complete myomectomy were the diameter of the largest fibroid (prevalence ratio [PR]: 0.97; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 0.96-0.98) and the classification 0 of the fibroid according to the FIGO (PR: 2.04; 95%CI: 1.18-3.52). We observed early complications in 13.01% of the hysteroscopic procedures (4.44% presented excessive bleeding during the procedure, 4.14%, uterine perforation, 2.66%, false route, 1.78%, fluid overload, 0.59%, exploratory laparotomy, and 0.3%, postoperative infection). The only independent factor associated with the occurrence of early complications was incomplete myomectomy (PR: 2.77; 95%CI: 1.43-5.38).
Conclusions
Our results show that hysteroscopic myomectomy may result in up to 13% of complications, and the chance of complete resection is greater in small and completely intracavitary fibroids; women with larger fibroids and with a high degree of myometrial penetration have a greater chance of developing complications from hysteroscopic myomectomy.
Views222This 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. Abstract
Original ArticleFactors Associated with the Complications of Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):476-485
- Mariana Patelli Juliani de Souza Lima ,
- Lúcia Costa-Paiva ,
- Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito ,
- Luiz Francisco Baccaro
Views222See moreAbstract
Objective
To evaluate the factors associated with complete myomectomy in a single surgical procedure and the aspects related to the early complications.
Methods
A cross-sectional study with women with submucous myomas. The dependent variables were the complete myomectomy performed in a single hysteroscopic procedure, and the presence of early complications related to the procedure.
Results
We identified 338 women who underwent hysteroscopic myomectomy. In 89.05% of the cases, there was a single fibroid to be treated. According to the classification of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Fédération Internationale de Gynécologie et d’Obstétrique, FIGO, in French),most fibroids were of grade 0 (66.96%), followed by grade 1 (20.54%), and grade 2 (12.50%). The myomectomies were complete in 63.31% of the cases, and the factors independently associated with complete myomectomy were the diameter of the largest fibroid (prevalence ratio [PR]: 0.97; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 0.96-0.98) and the classification 0 of the fibroid according to the FIGO (PR: 2.04; 95%CI: 1.18-3.52). We observed early complications in 13.01% of the hysteroscopic procedures (4.44% presented excessive bleeding during the procedure, 4.14%, uterine perforation, 2.66%, false route, 1.78%, fluid overload, 0.59%, exploratory laparotomy, and 0.3%, postoperative infection). The only independent factor associated with the occurrence of early complications was incomplete myomectomy (PR: 2.77; 95%CI: 1.43-5.38).
Conclusions
Our results show that hysteroscopic myomectomy may result in up to 13% of complications, and the chance of complete resection is greater in small and completely intracavitary fibroids; women with larger fibroids and with a high degree of myometrial penetration have a greater chance of developing complications from hysteroscopic myomectomy.
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. - Mariana Patelli Juliani de Souza Lima
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Original Article09-25-2020
Analysis of Body Composition and Pain Intensity inWomen with Chronic Pelvic Pain Secondary to Endometriosis
- Joyce Beatriz da Silva ,
- Maria Beatriz Ferreira Gurian ,
- Carla Barbosa Nonino ,
- Omero Benedito Poli-Neto ,
- Antonio Alberto Nogueira , [ ... ],
- Júlio Cesar Rosa-e-Silva
Abstract
Original ArticleAnalysis of Body Composition and Pain Intensity inWomen with Chronic Pelvic Pain Secondary to Endometriosis
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):486-492
- Joyce Beatriz da Silva ,
- Maria Beatriz Ferreira Gurian ,
- Carla Barbosa Nonino ,
- Omero Benedito Poli-Neto ,
- Antonio Alberto Nogueira ,
- Francisco José Candido dos Reis ,
- Júlio Cesar Rosa-e-Silva
Views286See moreAbstract
Objective
To determine the average body composition (percentage of body fat), the anthropometric markers, and the intensity of clinical pain in women with a clinical diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) secondary to endometriosis.
Methods
A case-control study performed with 91 women, 46 of whom with CPP secondary to endometriosis and 45 of whom with CPP secondary to other causes. They underwent an evaluation of the anthropometric parameters by means of the body mass index (BMI), the perimeters (waist, abdomen, hip), and the percentage of body fat (%BF), which were assessed on a body composition monitor by bioimpedance; the intensity of the clinical pain was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS), and the symptoms of anxiety and depression, using the hospital’s anxiety and depression scale (HAD).
Results
The groups did not differ in terms of mean age, BMI, %BF or regarding the available waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). The mean intensity of the clinical pain by the VAS was of 7.2 ± 2.06 in the group with CPP secondary to endometriosis, and of 5.93 ± 2.64 in the group with CPP secondary to other causes (p = 0.03), revealing significant differences between the groups.
Conclusion
We concluded that, despite the difference in the pain score assessed between the two groups, there was no difference regarding body composition and anthropometry.
Views286This 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. Abstract
Original ArticleAnalysis of Body Composition and Pain Intensity inWomen with Chronic Pelvic Pain Secondary to Endometriosis
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):486-492
- Joyce Beatriz da Silva ,
- Maria Beatriz Ferreira Gurian ,
- Carla Barbosa Nonino ,
- Omero Benedito Poli-Neto ,
- Antonio Alberto Nogueira ,
- Francisco José Candido dos Reis ,
- Júlio Cesar Rosa-e-Silva
Views286See moreAbstract
Objective
To determine the average body composition (percentage of body fat), the anthropometric markers, and the intensity of clinical pain in women with a clinical diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) secondary to endometriosis.
Methods
A case-control study performed with 91 women, 46 of whom with CPP secondary to endometriosis and 45 of whom with CPP secondary to other causes. They underwent an evaluation of the anthropometric parameters by means of the body mass index (BMI), the perimeters (waist, abdomen, hip), and the percentage of body fat (%BF), which were assessed on a body composition monitor by bioimpedance; the intensity of the clinical pain was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS), and the symptoms of anxiety and depression, using the hospital’s anxiety and depression scale (HAD).
Results
The groups did not differ in terms of mean age, BMI, %BF or regarding the available waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). The mean intensity of the clinical pain by the VAS was of 7.2 ± 2.06 in the group with CPP secondary to endometriosis, and of 5.93 ± 2.64 in the group with CPP secondary to other causes (p = 0.03), revealing significant differences between the groups.
Conclusion
We concluded that, despite the difference in the pain score assessed between the two groups, there was no difference regarding body composition and anthropometry.
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. - Joyce Beatriz da Silva
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Original Article09-25-2020
Factors Associated with Sexual Activity for Women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – A Cross-Sectional Study
- Sandra Rebouças Macêdo ,
- José Ananias Vasconcelos Neto ,
- José Tadeu Nunes Tamanini ,
- Leonardo Bezerra ,
- Rodrigo Aquino Castro
Abstract
Original ArticleFactors Associated with Sexual Activity for Women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – A Cross-Sectional Study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):493-500
- Sandra Rebouças Macêdo ,
- José Ananias Vasconcelos Neto ,
- José Tadeu Nunes Tamanini ,
- Leonardo Bezerra ,
- Rodrigo Aquino Castro
Views150See moreAbstract
Objective
To examine women with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFDs) and identify factors associated with sexual activity (SA) status that impacts quality of life (QoL).
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study that includedwomen> 18 years old who presented with at least one PFD symptom (urinary incontinence [UI] and/or pelvic organ prolapse [POP]), in outpatient clinics specializing in urogynecology and PFD in Fortaleza, state of Ceará, Brazil, using a service evaluation form and QoL questionnaires.
Results
The analysis of 659 women with PFD included 286 SA (43.4%) women and 373 non-sexually active (NSA) (56.6%) women, with a mean age of 54.7 (±12) years old. The results revealed that age (odds ratio [OR]= 1.07, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03-1.12) and post-menopausal status (OR= 2.28, 95% CI 1.08-4.8) were negatively associated with SA. Being married (OR= 0.43, 95% CI 0.21-0.88) was associated with SA. Pelvic organ prolapse (OR= 1.16, 95% CI 0.81-1.68) and UI (OR= 0.17, 95% CI 0.08-0.36) did not prevent SA. SF-36 Health Survey results indicated that only the domain functional capacity was significantly worse in NSA women (p= 0.012). Two King’s Health Questionnaire domains in NSA women, impact of UI (p= 0.005) and personal relationships (p< 0.001), were significantly associated factors. Data from the Prolapse Quality-of-life Questionnaire indicated that NSA women exhibited compromised QoL.
Conclusion
Postmenopausal status and age negatively affected SA. Being married facilitated SA. Presence of POP and UI did not affect SA. However, NSAwomen with POP exhibited compromised QoL.
Views150This 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. Abstract
Original ArticleFactors Associated with Sexual Activity for Women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – A Cross-Sectional Study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):493-500
- Sandra Rebouças Macêdo ,
- José Ananias Vasconcelos Neto ,
- José Tadeu Nunes Tamanini ,
- Leonardo Bezerra ,
- Rodrigo Aquino Castro
Views150See moreAbstract
Objective
To examine women with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFDs) and identify factors associated with sexual activity (SA) status that impacts quality of life (QoL).
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study that includedwomen> 18 years old who presented with at least one PFD symptom (urinary incontinence [UI] and/or pelvic organ prolapse [POP]), in outpatient clinics specializing in urogynecology and PFD in Fortaleza, state of Ceará, Brazil, using a service evaluation form and QoL questionnaires.
Results
The analysis of 659 women with PFD included 286 SA (43.4%) women and 373 non-sexually active (NSA) (56.6%) women, with a mean age of 54.7 (±12) years old. The results revealed that age (odds ratio [OR]= 1.07, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03-1.12) and post-menopausal status (OR= 2.28, 95% CI 1.08-4.8) were negatively associated with SA. Being married (OR= 0.43, 95% CI 0.21-0.88) was associated with SA. Pelvic organ prolapse (OR= 1.16, 95% CI 0.81-1.68) and UI (OR= 0.17, 95% CI 0.08-0.36) did not prevent SA. SF-36 Health Survey results indicated that only the domain functional capacity was significantly worse in NSA women (p= 0.012). Two King’s Health Questionnaire domains in NSA women, impact of UI (p= 0.005) and personal relationships (p< 0.001), were significantly associated factors. Data from the Prolapse Quality-of-life Questionnaire indicated that NSA women exhibited compromised QoL.
Conclusion
Postmenopausal status and age negatively affected SA. Being married facilitated SA. Presence of POP and UI did not affect SA. However, NSAwomen with POP exhibited compromised QoL.
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. - Sandra Rebouças Macêdo
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Original Article09-25-2020
Improving the Management of High-Risk Pregnancies with the Use of the Robson Classification
- Mario Dias Correa Junior ,
- Bárbara Moreira Ribeiro Trindade dos Santos ,
- José Reinaldo Correa Roveda ,
- Laura Carolina Menezes Vieira Silva ,
- Larissa Silva Guimarães , [ ... ],
- Samuel Cristóvão Lopes Gonçalves
Abstract
Original ArticleImproving the Management of High-Risk Pregnancies with the Use of the Robson Classification
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):448-453
- Mario Dias Correa Junior ,
- Bárbara Moreira Ribeiro Trindade dos Santos ,
- José Reinaldo Correa Roveda ,
- Laura Carolina Menezes Vieira Silva ,
- Larissa Silva Guimarães ,
- Samuel Cristóvão Lopes Gonçalves
Views234Abstract
Objective
To analyze the rates of cesarean delivery longitudinally in a university hospital using the Robson classification.
Methods
Data related to births performed between 2014 and 2018 and recorded in the Maternal and Neonatal Health Information System (Sistema de Informações em Saúde Materna e Neonatal, SISMATER, in Portuguese) were analyzed using the Robson classification. As an aid, we used articles published in the last five years that approach the same topic in other Brazilian maternity hospitals; they were retrieved from the LILACS, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases.
Results
There was little variation in the total rate of cesarean sections in the period; however, the profile of each group changed over the years. It was possible to verify a significant reduction in the participation of groups of pregnant women with lower risk and an increase in high-risk pregnancies, attributable to the decrease in beds in the institution, with a greater transfer of patients. In addition, there was a reduction in cesarean sections among the lower-risk groups,while the rate among the higher-risk groups remained stable.
Conclusion
The use of the Robson classification to stratify cesarean deliveries contributes to a better analysis of the indications for cesarean delivery, enabling the establishment of strategies to reduce the rates, generating a positive impact on hospital management and quality of care.
Key-words birthing centersCesarean sectionevidence-based clinical practicehospitalmanagementmaternityrobson classificationSee moreViews234This 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. Abstract
Original ArticleImproving the Management of High-Risk Pregnancies with the Use of the Robson Classification
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):448-453
- Mario Dias Correa Junior ,
- Bárbara Moreira Ribeiro Trindade dos Santos ,
- José Reinaldo Correa Roveda ,
- Laura Carolina Menezes Vieira Silva ,
- Larissa Silva Guimarães ,
- Samuel Cristóvão Lopes Gonçalves
Views234Abstract
Objective
To analyze the rates of cesarean delivery longitudinally in a university hospital using the Robson classification.
Methods
Data related to births performed between 2014 and 2018 and recorded in the Maternal and Neonatal Health Information System (Sistema de Informações em Saúde Materna e Neonatal, SISMATER, in Portuguese) were analyzed using the Robson classification. As an aid, we used articles published in the last five years that approach the same topic in other Brazilian maternity hospitals; they were retrieved from the LILACS, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases.
Results
There was little variation in the total rate of cesarean sections in the period; however, the profile of each group changed over the years. It was possible to verify a significant reduction in the participation of groups of pregnant women with lower risk and an increase in high-risk pregnancies, attributable to the decrease in beds in the institution, with a greater transfer of patients. In addition, there was a reduction in cesarean sections among the lower-risk groups,while the rate among the higher-risk groups remained stable.
Conclusion
The use of the Robson classification to stratify cesarean deliveries contributes to a better analysis of the indications for cesarean delivery, enabling the establishment of strategies to reduce the rates, generating a positive impact on hospital management and quality of care.
Key-words birthing centersCesarean sectionevidence-based clinical practicehospitalmanagementmaternityrobson classificationSee 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. - Mario Dias Correa Junior
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Original Article09-25-2020
Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns and Prevalence of Streptococcus Agalactiae Rectovaginal Colonization Among Pregnant Women in Iran
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):454-459
Abstract
Original ArticleAntibiotic Susceptibility Patterns and Prevalence of Streptococcus Agalactiae Rectovaginal Colonization Among Pregnant Women in Iran
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):454-459
Views210Abstract
Objective
Streptococcus agalactiae is an important pathogen in neonates and pregnant women. Neonatal invasive infections due to S. agalactiae are life-threatening and preventive strategies for this challenge of human have become a concern. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of rectovaginal colonization, related risk factors and antibiotic resistance pattern of S. agalactiae among pregnant women in Iran.
Methods
The present study was performed on 240 pregnant women. Vaginal and rectal swabs were obtained from all of the women and then were transferred to the laboratory. The isolation and identification of S. agalactiae was performed by standard microbiological tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay. The antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of the isolates were determined by the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion. Polymerase chain reaction was used to detect ermB and mefA genes in erythromycin-nonsusceptible isolates.
Results
Out of 240 pregnant women, 16 cases (6.7%) were colonized by S. agalactiae. There is no significant association between demographic-obstetric factors and maternal S. agalactiae colonization in the pregnant women. Linezolid, vancomycin and ampicillin were the most effective antibiotics against S. agalactiae. The ermB gene was present in 6 (35.29%) S. agalactiae isolates. However, the mefA gene was not detected in any of the isolates.
Conclusion
Given the relatively significant prevalence of S. agalactiae colonization in the pregnant women in the present study and the risk of serious neonatal infections, the screening of pregnant mothers for the bacteria seems necessary. Our findings highlight the importance of appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis during pregnancy for the prevention of early onset S. agalactiae-neonatal infection and comorbidity.
Key-words antibiotic resistancePolymerase chain reactionPregnant womenRisk factorsStreptococcus agalactiaeSee moreViews210This 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. Abstract
Original ArticleAntibiotic Susceptibility Patterns and Prevalence of Streptococcus Agalactiae Rectovaginal Colonization Among Pregnant Women in Iran
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2020;42(8):454-459
Views210Abstract
Objective
Streptococcus agalactiae is an important pathogen in neonates and pregnant women. Neonatal invasive infections due to S. agalactiae are life-threatening and preventive strategies for this challenge of human have become a concern. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of rectovaginal colonization, related risk factors and antibiotic resistance pattern of S. agalactiae among pregnant women in Iran.
Methods
The present study was performed on 240 pregnant women. Vaginal and rectal swabs were obtained from all of the women and then were transferred to the laboratory. The isolation and identification of S. agalactiae was performed by standard microbiological tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay. The antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of the isolates were determined by the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion. Polymerase chain reaction was used to detect ermB and mefA genes in erythromycin-nonsusceptible isolates.
Results
Out of 240 pregnant women, 16 cases (6.7%) were colonized by S. agalactiae. There is no significant association between demographic-obstetric factors and maternal S. agalactiae colonization in the pregnant women. Linezolid, vancomycin and ampicillin were the most effective antibiotics against S. agalactiae. The ermB gene was present in 6 (35.29%) S. agalactiae isolates. However, the mefA gene was not detected in any of the isolates.
Conclusion
Given the relatively significant prevalence of S. agalactiae colonization in the pregnant women in the present study and the risk of serious neonatal infections, the screening of pregnant mothers for the bacteria seems necessary. Our findings highlight the importance of appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis during pregnancy for the prevention of early onset S. agalactiae-neonatal infection and comorbidity.
Key-words antibiotic resistancePolymerase chain reactionPregnant womenRisk factorsStreptococcus agalactiaeSee 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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