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Obstetric fistulae in southern Mozambique: incidence, obstetric characteristics and treatment [PDF]

Reproductive Health, 2017
Obstetric fistula is one of the most devastating consequences of unmet needs in obstetric services. Systematic reviews suggest that the pooled incidence of fistulae in community-based studies is 0.09 per 1000 recently pregnant women; however, as facility delivery is increasing, for the most part, in Africa, incidence of fistula should decrease.
Mocumbi, Sibone, Hanson, Claudia, Högberg, Ulf, Boene, Helena, von Dadelszen, Peter, Bergström, Anna, Munguambe, Khátia, Sevene, Esperança, CLIP working group   +8 more
openaire   +6 more sources

Klippel‐Trénaunay‐Weber Syndrome: Prenatal Diagnosis and Review of the Literature

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, Volume 53, Issue 3, Page 535-546, March/April 2025.
This meta‐analysis demonstrates the high diagnostic accuracy of SZ‐CEUS for differentiating between malignant and benign focal liver lesions, as well as for HCC from non‐HCC lesions. The study shows better performance for smaller lesions and those with a higher proportion of malignancy.
Giuliana Orlandi, Laura Sarno, Antonio Angelino, Mariarosaria Motta, Raffaella Di Girolamo, Luigi Carbone, Marika Rovetto, Laura Letizia Mazzarelli, Gabriella Sglavo, Francesco D' Antonio, Ilenia Mappa, Daniele Di Mascio, Giuseppe Rizzo, Giuseppe Maria Maruotti   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Obstetric fistula policy in Nigeria: a critical discourse analysis

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2018
Background In 2012, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health published its National Strategic Framework for the Elimination of Obstetric Fistula (NSFEOF), 2011–2015.
Oluwakemi C. Amodu, Bukola O. Salami, Magdalena S. Richter   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diagnosis of Amniotic Sac Herniation Into Uterine Dehiscence Using Combined Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging—A Rare Complication Following Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.
Fistula of the anterior uterine wall, through which the amniotic sac of the recipient communicated with the anechoic area outside the uterus (left: ultrasound imaging; right: MRI imaging; star: amniotic sac herniation; arrow: fistula; triangle: bladder).
Ziling Liu, Hongqin Chen, Jie Ruan
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of surgical repair of obstetric fistula on severity of depression and anxiety in Ethiopia

BMC Psychiatry, 2019
Background The surgical repair of fistula can address the physical symptoms, but may not end the psychological challenges that women with fistula face. There are a few studies that focus on women with this condition in Ethiopia.
Bekele Belayihun, Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Observational study of metastatic vulvar Crohn's disease in the pediatric population

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Metastatic vulvar Crohn's disease (MVCD) is a rare cutaneous manifestation of Crohn's disease (CD), especially in pediatric patients. The objective of this study is to assess presentation, diagnosis, and treatment for pediatric MVCD in the largest cohort reported. Methods This is a retrospective review of pediatric patients with MVCD
Deborah Winograd, Afua Addo, Taryn Wassmer, Jennifer Hellmann, Daniel Mallon, Kalyani Marathe, Christine Pennesi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Postoperative Weight Gain, Due to Fluid Retention After Ovarian Cancer Surgery—How Much Is too Much?

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Postoperative complications after cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer patients are associated with impaired survival. Here, we investigated the association between postoperative weight gain due to fluid retention and the development of complications and anastomotic leakage (AL).
Eva K. Egger, Melisa Delen, Hanno Matthaei, Laura Tascon Padron, Carolin Schröder, Milka Marinova, Dominique Koensgen, Alexander Mustea   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

“I feel myself incomplete, and I am inferior to people”: experiences of Sudanese women living with obstetric fistula in Khartoum, Sudan

Reproductive Health, 2019
Background Obstetric fistula is among the most devastating maternal morbidities that occur as a result of prolonged, obstructed labor. Usually, the child dies in a large number of the cases. Moreover, some of the women become infertile while the majority
Salma A. E. Ahmed, Viva C. Thorsen
doaj   +1 more source

Risk Factors Associated With the Number of Symptoms and Distress Caused by Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause in Taiwanese Women

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A high percentage of women who undergo the transition to postmenopause experience both menopausal symptoms and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). However, GSM is often underdiagnosed. This research aims to identify risk factors that may influence the number of GSM symptoms and whether they cause distress in Taiwanese women > 45 years ...
Shu‐Fang Su, Chiu‐Lin Wang, Shu‐Yuan Lin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Are There Best Ways to Respond to a Patient With an AI‐Generated Answer You May Disagree With?

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
With the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence by patients, discrepancies in discussion can arise during the patient–physician clinic visit. This paper seeks to address practical guidelines for responding during a clinical encounter in which the physician disagrees with an AI‐generated medical answer brought forth by a patient.
Priyanka K. Bisarya, Katherine A. Hom, David B. Hom   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source