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The Prevalence of Anemia Among Pregnant Women at Booking in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria
This article determines the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women at registration for antenatal care at a major tertiary health center in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria.
Journal Article, July 2007
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Predicting Persistent/Recurrent Disease in the Cervix After Excisional Biopsy
This article discusses the ability of various factors to predict persistent/recurrent disease after excisional biopsy of the transformation zone.
Journal Article, May 2007
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Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Vulva in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of Management Options
A primigravida with aggressive angiomyxoma of the vulva excised at 16 weeks of gestation is reported with the aim to discuss management options and subsequent follow-up.
Journal Article, January 2007
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Postmenopausal Tibolone Therapy: Biologic Principles and Applied Clinical Practice
This article reviews the clinical utility of tibolone as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of the symptomatic menopause.
Journal Article, January 2007
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Herniation of Gravid Uterus: Report of 2 Cases and Review of Literature
Two cases of herniation of a gravid uterus into the anterior abdominal wall are described along with a review of the current literature.
Journal Article, October 2006
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Should Symptomatic Menopausal Women Be Offered Hormone Therapy?
Are your fears about prescribing HT to symptomatic women at the onset of menopause justified? ASRM convened a multidisciplinary group of healthcare providers to address this question.
Journal Article, August 2006
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Failed Medical Management in Ovarian Pregnancy Despite Favorable Prognostic Factors -- A Case Report
A case of ovarian pregnancy (diagnosed at laparotomy) for which initial medical management with methotrexate failed despite favorable prognostic factors.
Journal Article, May 2006
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Clinical Opinion: The Biologic and Pharmacologic Principles of Estrogen Therapy for Symptomatic Menopause
This review covers the biology of postmenopausal endogenous and exogenous estrogen activity and a biologic approach for the use of estrogen therapy for management of symptomatic menopause.
Journal Article, March 2006
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Clinical Opinion: The Biologic and Pharmacologic Principles for Age-Adjusted Long-term Estrogen Therapy
The pathophysiologies of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer are briefly reviewed within the context of the relevance and safety of long-term estrogen therapy.
Journal Article, March 2006
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Preventing a Surgical Complication During Cesarean Delivery in a Morbidly Obese Patient: A Simple Apparatus to Retract the Abdominal Panniculus
Surgery in the morbidly obese is associated with risk. Correct handling of an abdominal panniculus is an important issue.
Journal Article, February 2006
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Anterior and Posterior Vaginal Myomectomy: a New Surgical Technique
This pilot study evaluates the surgical safety and feasibility of vaginal myomectomy for posterior and anterior uterine fibroids.
Journal Article, February 2006
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Late Diagnosis of a Neglected Cervical Carcinoma in an Elderly Woman: A Case Report
The ninth edition of the congress of the European Association of Echocardiography (EAE) held in Florence spotlighted key breakthroughs in imaging guidelines for echocardiographic techniques.
Journal Article, February 2006
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Ultrasonographic Soft Markers of Aneuploidy in Second Trimester: Are We Lost?
A review of common ultrasonographic soft markers used to screen aneuploidy, their clinical relevance for risk assessment, and evidence-based strategies for the management of affected pregnancies.
Journal Article, January 2006
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Giant Supratrigonal Vesicocervicovaginal Fistula -- A Case Report
VVF remains a challenging condition for the gynecologic surgeon. We present a case of a giant supratrigonal VVF repaired using an abdominal (suprapubic) transperitoneal transvesical approach.
Journal Article, December 2005
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Leech Bite: A Rare Gynecologic Emergency
In rural tropical areas where leech infestation is common, children are at risk for leech bites in the genital region. Clinical presentation and management for young girls is described.
Journal Article, December 2005
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Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: Diagnosis and Medical Management
Despite its frequency and potentially significant impact on quality of life, patients often under-report SUI. This short review outlines the basics of diagnosis and management.
Journal Article, December 2005
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Choice of Therapy and Mode of Delivery in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension During Pregnancy
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a rare disorder of unknown etiology that is most often seen in obese women of reproductive age and is reported only occasionally during pregnancy.
Journal Article, November 2005
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Management of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension in Pregnancy
An introductory comment by Dr. Rosa A. Tang, MD, MPH, on the case report by Bagga and colleagues.
Journal Article, November 2005
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Response to Diet and Metformin in Women With Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension With and Without Concurrent Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or Hyperinsulinemia
Metformin is safe for both mother and fetus during pregnancy, is not teratogenic, and leads to a median average weight gain during pregnancy of zero pounds.
Journal Article, November 2005
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Localized Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis of the Female Genitalia: A Case Report and Review of an Underappreciated Disorder of Women
EHK of the female genitalia may be confused with condyloma acuminata, bowenoid papulosis, or lichen planus.
Journal Article, November 2005
