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Project Prevent: A Randomized Controlled Trial Of Preoperative Vaginal Metronidazole To Decrease Patient Issues And Infections After Hysterectomy, Tana Pradhan, Helen Zhang, Amanda Kadesh, Ama Buskwofie, Sonali Patankar, Sharifa Menon, Timothy Ryntz, Cara Grimes Apr 2024

Project Prevent: A Randomized Controlled Trial Of Preoperative Vaginal Metronidazole To Decrease Patient Issues And Infections After Hysterectomy, Tana Pradhan, Helen Zhang, Amanda Kadesh, Ama Buskwofie, Sonali Patankar, Sharifa Menon, Timothy Ryntz, Cara Grimes

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate if vaginal metronidazole for 5 days before hysterectomy decreases postoperative infections and patient issues.

DESIGN: This randomized trial compared vaginal metronidazole for 5 days before a scheduled hysterectomy to no intervention. Sample size calculation was based on a 20% difference in issues and infection (30% incidence and 10% in the intervention arm) with 80% power and an alpha error of 0.05 and indicated 62 subjects needed in each arm.

SETTING: Outpatient gynecology clinics at a single academic institution.

PARTICIPANTS: 154 subjects were screened for eligibility between July 2020 and September 2022. 133 underwent hysterectomy including 68 subjects …


The Effect Of Cervical Pessary On Increasing Gestational Age At Delivery In Twin Pregnancies With Asymptomatic Short Cervix: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Amir Hossein Norooznezhad, Nikan Zargarzadeh, Ali Javinani, Seyedeh Maedeh Nabavian, Shohra Qaderi, Shayan Mostafaei, Vincenzo Berghella, Yinka Oyelese, Alireza A. Shamshirsaz Mar 2024

The Effect Of Cervical Pessary On Increasing Gestational Age At Delivery In Twin Pregnancies With Asymptomatic Short Cervix: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Amir Hossein Norooznezhad, Nikan Zargarzadeh, Ali Javinani, Seyedeh Maedeh Nabavian, Shohra Qaderi, Shayan Mostafaei, Vincenzo Berghella, Yinka Oyelese, Alireza A. Shamshirsaz

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: The incidence of preterm delivery is much higher in twin pregnancies than in singletons and even higher if a short cervical length is detected in the second trimester. Studies are contradictory regarding the efficacy of a cervical pessary to decrease preterm birth in twin pregnancies and short cervical length. To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the efficacy of cervical pessary in prolonging gestation, preventing preterm birth, and reducing adverse neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies with an asymptomatic short cervix.

DATA SOURCES: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.org were searched for randomized controlled trials from inception to …


Identifying Opportunities For Prevention Of Adverse Outcomes Following Female Genital Fistula Repair: Protocol For A Mixed-Methods Study In Uganda, Alison El Ayadi, Susan Obore, Fred Kirya, Suellen Miller, Abner Korn, Hadija Nalubwama, John Neuhaus, Monica Getahun, Patrick Eyul, Robert Twine, Erin Andrew, Justus Barageine Jan 2024

Identifying Opportunities For Prevention Of Adverse Outcomes Following Female Genital Fistula Repair: Protocol For A Mixed-Methods Study In Uganda, Alison El Ayadi, Susan Obore, Fred Kirya, Suellen Miller, Abner Korn, Hadija Nalubwama, John Neuhaus, Monica Getahun, Patrick Eyul, Robert Twine, Erin Andrew, Justus Barageine

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Female genital fistula is a traumatic debilitating injury, frequently caused by prolonged obstructed labor, affecting between 500,000-2 million women in lower-resource settings. Vesicovaginal fistula causes urinary incontinence, and other morbidity may occur during fistula development. Women with fistula are stigmatized, limit social and economic engagement, and experience psychiatric morbidity. Improved surgical access has reduced fistula consequences yet post-repair risks impacting quality of life and well-being include fistula repair breakdown or recurrence and ongoing or changing urine leakage or incontinence. Limited evidence on risk factors contributing to adverse outcomes hinders interventions to mitigate adverse events. This study aims to quantify …


Characteristics And Outcomes Of Patients With Pregnancy-Related End-Stage Kidney Disease., Lauren Kucirka, Ana Angarita, Tracy Manuck, Kim Boggess, Vimal Derebail, Mollie Wood, Michelle Meyer, Dorry Segev, Monica Reynolds Dec 2023

Characteristics And Outcomes Of Patients With Pregnancy-Related End-Stage Kidney Disease., Lauren Kucirka, Ana Angarita, Tracy Manuck, Kim Boggess, Vimal Derebail, Mollie Wood, Michelle Meyer, Dorry Segev, Monica Reynolds

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

IMPORTANCE: The incidence of pregnancy-related acute kidney injury is increasing and is associated with significant maternal morbidity including progression to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Little is known about characteristics and long-term outcomes of patients who develop pregnancy-related ESKD.

OBJECTIVES: To examine the characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients with pregnancy-related ESKD and to investigate associations between pre-ESKD nephrology care and outcomes.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This was a cohort study of 183 640 reproductive-aged women with incident ESKD between January 1, 2000, and November 20, 2020, from the US Renal Data System and maternal data from births captured in the …


Multilevel Community Engagement To Inform A Randomized Clinical Trial, Kirby L. Wycoff, Jabina G. Coleman, Christine M. Santoro, Leah L. Zullig, Niesha Darden, Porsche M. Holland, Jane F. Cruice, Shukriyyah Mitchell, Michelle Smith, Saleemah J. Mcneil, Sharon J. Herring Oct 2023

Multilevel Community Engagement To Inform A Randomized Clinical Trial, Kirby L. Wycoff, Jabina G. Coleman, Christine M. Santoro, Leah L. Zullig, Niesha Darden, Porsche M. Holland, Jane F. Cruice, Shukriyyah Mitchell, Michelle Smith, Saleemah J. Mcneil, Sharon J. Herring

Counseling and Behavioral Health Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: To explore how patients, community-based perinatal support professionals, and health system clinicians and staff perceived facilitators and barriers to implementation of a randomized clinical trial (RCT) designed to optimize Black maternal heart health.

METHODS: This article describes the formative work that we believed needed to occur before the start of the Change of H.E.A.R.T (Here for Equity, Advocacy, Reflection and Transformation) RCT. We used a qualitative, descriptive design and community-based, participatory approach, the latter of which allowed our team to intentionally focus on avoiding harm and equalizing power dynamics throughout the research process. Data were collected between November 2021 …


Can The Date Of Last Menstrual Period Be Trusted In The First Trimester? Comparisons Of Gestational Age Measures From A Prospective Cohort Study In Six Low-Income To Middle-Income Countries, Archana Patel, Carla M. Bann, Vanessa R. Thorsten, Sowmya R. Rao, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tshefu Kitoto, Melissa Bauserman, Lester Figueroa, Nancy F. Krebs, Fabian Esamai, Sherri Bucher, Sarah Saleem, Robert L. Goldenberg, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A. Carlo, Shivaprasad Goudar, Richard Derman, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth Mcclure, Patricia L. Hibberd Sep 2023

Can The Date Of Last Menstrual Period Be Trusted In The First Trimester? Comparisons Of Gestational Age Measures From A Prospective Cohort Study In Six Low-Income To Middle-Income Countries, Archana Patel, Carla M. Bann, Vanessa R. Thorsten, Sowmya R. Rao, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tshefu Kitoto, Melissa Bauserman, Lester Figueroa, Nancy F. Krebs, Fabian Esamai, Sherri Bucher, Sarah Saleem, Robert L. Goldenberg, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A. Carlo, Shivaprasad Goudar, Richard Derman, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth Mcclure, Patricia L. Hibberd

Global Health Articles

OBJECTIVES: We examined gestational age (GA) estimates for live and still births, and prematurity rates based on last menstrual period (LMP) compared with ultrasonography (USG) among pregnant women at seven sites in six low-resource countries.

DESIGN: Prospective cohort study SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS: This study included data from the Global Network's population-based Maternal and Newborn Health Registry which follows pregnant women in six low-income and middle-income countries (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Pakistan and Zambia). Participants in this analysis were 42 803 women, including their 43 230 babies, who registered for the study in their first trimester based …


Reduced Maternal Immunity And Vertical Transfer Of Immunity Against Sars-Cov-2 Variants Of Concern With Covid-19 Exposure Or Initial Vaccination In Pregnancy., Rupsa Boelig, Sidhartha Chaudhury, Gregory D Gromowski, Sandra Mayer, Jocelyn King, Zubair H Aghai, Elke Bergmann-Leitner Sep 2023

Reduced Maternal Immunity And Vertical Transfer Of Immunity Against Sars-Cov-2 Variants Of Concern With Covid-19 Exposure Or Initial Vaccination In Pregnancy., Rupsa Boelig, Sidhartha Chaudhury, Gregory D Gromowski, Sandra Mayer, Jocelyn King, Zubair H Aghai, Elke Bergmann-Leitner

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

INTRODUCTION: As the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic continues to evolve, we face new variants of concern with a concurrent decline in vaccine booster uptake. We aimed to evaluate the difference in immunity gained from the original SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine series in pregnancy versus SARS-CoV-2 exposure during pregnancy against recent variants of concern.

STUDY DESIGN: This is a retrospective analysis of previously collected samples from 192 patients who delivered between February 2021 and August 2021. Participants were categorized as 1) COVID vaccine: mRNA vaccine in pregnancy, 2) COVID-exposed, and 3) controls. The primary outcome was neutralizing capacity against wild-type, Delta, and Omicron-B1 between …


Educational Case: Endometrial Ectopia In Endometriosis And Adenomyosis, Carolyn G. Chen, Joanna S.Y. Chan Aug 2023

Educational Case: Endometrial Ectopia In Endometriosis And Adenomyosis, Carolyn G. Chen, Joanna S.Y. Chan

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.


Bioaccumulation Of Non-Essential Trace Elements Detected In Women's Follicular Fluid, Urine, And Plasma Is Associated With Poor Reproductive Outcomes Following Single Euploid Embryo Transfer: A Pilot Study, Andrea Palomar, Roberto Gonzalez-Martin, Alicia Quiñonero, Nuria Pellicer, Rocio Fernandez-Saavedra, Isabel Rucandio, Rodolfo Fernandez-Martinez, Estefania Conde-Vilda, Alberto J. Quejido, Caroline Zuckerman, Christine Whitehead, Richard T. Scott, Francisco Dominguez Aug 2023

Bioaccumulation Of Non-Essential Trace Elements Detected In Women's Follicular Fluid, Urine, And Plasma Is Associated With Poor Reproductive Outcomes Following Single Euploid Embryo Transfer: A Pilot Study, Andrea Palomar, Roberto Gonzalez-Martin, Alicia Quiñonero, Nuria Pellicer, Rocio Fernandez-Saavedra, Isabel Rucandio, Rodolfo Fernandez-Martinez, Estefania Conde-Vilda, Alberto J. Quejido, Caroline Zuckerman, Christine Whitehead, Richard T. Scott, Francisco Dominguez

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

This study aims to determine the association of non-essential trace elements present in follicular fluid, plasma, and urine with reproductive outcomes of women undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A) and single frozen euploid embryo transfer (SET/FET). This single-center, prospective cohort study included sixty women undergoing ICSI with PGT-A and SET/FET between 2018 and 2019. Urine, plasma and follicular fluid samples were collected on the vaginal oocyte retrieval day to simultaneously quantify ten non-essential trace elements (i.e., Ba, Sr, Rb, Sn, Ti, Pb, Cd, Hg, Sb, and As). We found several associations between the levels of …


Building A Predictive Model Of Low Birth Weight In Low- And Middle-Income Countries: A Prospective Cohort Study, Jackie K. Patterson, Vanessa R Thorsten, Barry Eggleston, Tracy Nolen, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tshefu, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Richard J. Derman, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A. Carlo, Manolo Mazariegos, Nancy F. Krebs, Sarah Saleem, Robert L. Goldenberg, Archana Patel, Patricia L. Hibberd, Fabian Esamai, Edward A. Liechty, Rashidul Haque, Bill Petri, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Carl L. Bose, Melissa Bauserman Aug 2023

Building A Predictive Model Of Low Birth Weight In Low- And Middle-Income Countries: A Prospective Cohort Study, Jackie K. Patterson, Vanessa R Thorsten, Barry Eggleston, Tracy Nolen, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tshefu, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Richard J. Derman, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A. Carlo, Manolo Mazariegos, Nancy F. Krebs, Sarah Saleem, Robert L. Goldenberg, Archana Patel, Patricia L. Hibberd, Fabian Esamai, Edward A. Liechty, Rashidul Haque, Bill Petri, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Carl L. Bose, Melissa Bauserman

Global Health Articles

BACKGROUND: Low birth weight (LBW, < 2500 g) infants are at significant risk for death and disability. Improving outcomes for LBW infants requires access to advanced neonatal care, which is a limited resource in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Predictive modeling might be useful in LMICs to identify mothers at high-risk of delivering a LBW infant to facilitate referral to centers capable of treating these infants.

METHODS: We developed predictive models for LBW using the NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research Maternal and Newborn Health Registry. This registry enrolled pregnant women from research sites in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Kenya, Guatemala, India (2 sites: Belagavi, Nagpur), Pakistan, and Bangladesh between January 2017 - December 2020. We tested five predictive models: decision tree, random forest, logistic regression, K-nearest neighbor and support vector machine.

RESULTS: We report a rate of LBW of 13.8% among the eight Global Network sites from 2017-2020, with a range of 3.8% (Kenya) …


Incarcerated Gravid Uterus - A Systematic Review, Sujatha Narayanamoorthy, Allix Hillebrand, Rakshitha Pendam, Rodney Mclaren Aug 2023

Incarcerated Gravid Uterus - A Systematic Review, Sujatha Narayanamoorthy, Allix Hillebrand, Rakshitha Pendam, Rodney Mclaren

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Incarcerated gravid uterus (IGU) is a serious complication of pregnancy that leads to adverse obstetric outcomes. The aim of this review was to describe this entity in detail. We also aimed to understand if pregnancies with predisposing risk factors that increase the risk of developing IGU had a difference in their clinical manifestations, treatment, and obstetric outcomes. The PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus databases and clinicaltrials.gov were searched from inception to July 2023. Case reports and series that provided all the details of the pregnancy and IGU outcome were included. Study quality and risk of bias were assessed using a tool …


The Association Between Higher Expression Of Talin-1 And The Reduced Survival Rate In Ovarian Serous Carcinoma Patients, Mina Sharbatoghli, Leili Saeednejad Zanjani, Fahimeh Fattahi, Elham Kalantari, Zohre Habibi Shams, Mahshid Panahi, Medhi Totonchi, Mohsen Asadi-Lari, Zahra Madjd Jul 2023

The Association Between Higher Expression Of Talin-1 And The Reduced Survival Rate In Ovarian Serous Carcinoma Patients, Mina Sharbatoghli, Leili Saeednejad Zanjani, Fahimeh Fattahi, Elham Kalantari, Zohre Habibi Shams, Mahshid Panahi, Medhi Totonchi, Mohsen Asadi-Lari, Zahra Madjd

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

Background & Objective: Talin-1 is a constituent of the multiprotein adhesion complexes that play main role in the formation of tumors and migration in different types of malignancies. The present study aimed to assess expression and prognostic significance of the talin-1 protein in ovarian serous carcinoma (OSC) patients.

Methods: The expression of talin-1 in mRNA and its protein levels were investigated for ovarian cancer (OC) by using bioinformatics tools, including Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis 2 (GEPIA2), Gene Expression Database of Normal and Tumor Tissue 2 (GENT2), and The University of ALabama at Birmingham CANcer data analysis Portal (UALCAN) databases. …


Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy In Pregnancy, Julie Gomez, Laura Felder, Divya Chalikonda, Alexander Schlachterman, Vincenzo Berghella Jul 2023

Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy In Pregnancy, Julie Gomez, Laura Felder, Divya Chalikonda, Alexander Schlachterman, Vincenzo Berghella

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: To report the first successful full-term delivery following Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) performed during pregnancy.

METHODS/BACKGROUND: Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by dysphagia, regurgitation, reflux, recurrent vomiting, and weight loss. Achalasia in pregnancy can affect nutritional status of the mother, and subsequently, the child, increasing morbidity and creating potential pregnancy complications. POEM is a novel endoscopic procedure which involves cutting the lower esophageal sphincter to allow food to pass, and is considered a safe and effective management option for achalasia in non-pregnant individuals.

RESULTS: We discuss the case of a patient with achalasia and a prior …


Sars-Cov-2 Covid-19 Infection During Pregnancy And Differential Dna Methylation In Human Cord Blood Cells From Term Neonates, Pedro Urday, Suhita Gayen Nee' Betal, Rochelle Sequeira Gomes, Huda B. Al-Kouatly, Kolawole Solarin, Joanna S.Y. Chan, Dongmei Li, Irfan Rahman, Sankar Addya, Rupsa C. Boelig, Zubair H. Aghai Jun 2023

Sars-Cov-2 Covid-19 Infection During Pregnancy And Differential Dna Methylation In Human Cord Blood Cells From Term Neonates, Pedro Urday, Suhita Gayen Nee' Betal, Rochelle Sequeira Gomes, Huda B. Al-Kouatly, Kolawole Solarin, Joanna S.Y. Chan, Dongmei Li, Irfan Rahman, Sankar Addya, Rupsa C. Boelig, Zubair H. Aghai

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Background:

The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). About 18.4% of total Covid-19 cases were reported in children. Even though vertical transmission from mother to infant is likely to occur at a low rate, exposure to COVID-19 during fetal life may alter DNA methylation patterns with potential long-term effects.

Objective:

To determine if COVID-19 infection during pregnancy alters the DNA methylation patterns in umbilical cord blood cells from term infants and to identify potential pathways and genes affected by exposure to COVID-19 infection.

Methods:

Umbilical cord blood was collected …


Phytoestrogens Present In Follicular Fluid And Urine Are Positively Associated With Ivf Outcomes Following Single Euploid Embryo Transfer, Roberto Gonzalez-Martin, Andrea Palomar, Alicia Quiñonero, Nuria Pellicer, Caroline Zuckerman, Christine Whitehead, Richard T. Scott, Francisco Dominguez Jun 2023

Phytoestrogens Present In Follicular Fluid And Urine Are Positively Associated With Ivf Outcomes Following Single Euploid Embryo Transfer, Roberto Gonzalez-Martin, Andrea Palomar, Alicia Quiñonero, Nuria Pellicer, Caroline Zuckerman, Christine Whitehead, Richard T. Scott, Francisco Dominguez

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

The impact and safety of phytoestrogens, plant-derived isoflavones with estrogenic activity predominantly present in soy, on female reproductive health and IVF outcomes continues to be hotly debated. In this prospective cohort study, 60 women attending IVI-RMA New Jersey undergoing IVF with single frozen embryo transfer (SET/FET) of good-quality euploid blastocyst after PGT-A analysis were recruited. Concentrations of two phytoestrogens (daidzein and genistein) in follicular fluid (FF) and urine (U) were measured by UPLC-MSMS, both collected on vaginal oocyte retrieval day. These measurements correlated with IVF clinical outcomes. In models adjusted for age, BMI, race/ethnicity, and smoking status, higher FF phytoestrogen …


Residents’ Experience And Training In Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Repair In The United States, Sujatha Narayanamoorthy, Kimen Singh Balhotra, Michael Silver, Rodney Mclaren, Elishia Mckay Jun 2023

Residents’ Experience And Training In Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Repair In The United States, Sujatha Narayanamoorthy, Kimen Singh Balhotra, Michael Silver, Rodney Mclaren, Elishia Mckay

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

With the reduction in obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) cases, it is unknown if learning and exposure to their repair is compromised during obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) residency in the United States (US). The aim of this study was to evaluate the exposure and confidence level of the US OBGYN residents to OASIS repair. Residents’ education on OASIS repair was also assessed. This was a cross sectional online survey that collected residents’ demographics, characteristics of residency program, the number of deliveries and OASIS repairs performed, the site and technique of OASIS repair, post-repair care provided, residents’ confidence level in OASIS …


When Images Don’T Explain Reality: A Case Of An Intravascular Extension Of An Endometrial Tumor, Kyle Marrache, Hussam Al Hennawi, Shayan Qadir, Angad Bedi, Kevin Ye Hou May 2023

When Images Don’T Explain Reality: A Case Of An Intravascular Extension Of An Endometrial Tumor, Kyle Marrache, Hussam Al Hennawi, Shayan Qadir, Angad Bedi, Kevin Ye Hou

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

Endometrial stromal sarcoma is a rare mesenchymal tumor with the potential for intravascular metastases. We present the case of a 52-year-old female patient with a history of previously resected endometrial sarcoma who was found to have an inferior vena cava thrombus with intracardiac extension. Pathological assessment following resection revealed intravascular extension of an underlying endometrial stromal sarcoma. This case demonstrates the aggressive nature and intracardiac metastatic potential of endometrial sarcomas.


The End Of Roe V. Wade: Implications For Women's Mental Health And Care, Amalia Londoño Tobón, Eileen Mcnicholas, Camille A Clare, Luu D Ireland, Jennifer L Payne, Tiffany A Moore Simas, Rachel K Scott, Madeleine Becker, Nancy Byatt May 2023

The End Of Roe V. Wade: Implications For Women's Mental Health And Care, Amalia Londoño Tobón, Eileen Mcnicholas, Camille A Clare, Luu D Ireland, Jennifer L Payne, Tiffany A Moore Simas, Rachel K Scott, Madeleine Becker, Nancy Byatt

Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Faculty Papers

The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson in June 2022 reversed precedent which had previously protected abortion prior to fetal viability as a universal right within the United States. This decision almost immediately led to abortion restrictions across 25 states. The resulting lack of access to abortion care for millions of pregnant people will have profound physical and mental health consequences, the full effects of which will not be realized for years to come. Approximately 1 in 5 women access abortions in the U.S. each year. These women are diverse and represent all American groups. The Supreme court decision, …


Educational Case: Ovarian Neoplasms: A Series Of Educational Cases To Review Malignancies Of Epithelial, Stromal, And Germ Cell Origin, Jordyn B. Tumas, Joanna Chan Apr 2023

Educational Case: Ovarian Neoplasms: A Series Of Educational Cases To Review Malignancies Of Epithelial, Stromal, And Germ Cell Origin, Jordyn B. Tumas, Joanna Chan

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.


Parental Perceptions Of The Hpv Vaccine For Prevention Of Anogenital And Oropharyngeal Cancers, Beth I. Schwartz, Merissa Maccani, Shalini Bansal, Meghan Gannon Apr 2023

Parental Perceptions Of The Hpv Vaccine For Prevention Of Anogenital And Oropharyngeal Cancers, Beth I. Schwartz, Merissa Maccani, Shalini Bansal, Meghan Gannon

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Background and Objectives

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is implicated in the development of both anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. Although HPV vaccination prevents the majority of anogenital and head and neck cancers (HNC), vaccination rates remain low, especially among males. Known barriers to vaccination are knowledge gaps and vaccine acceptability. The objective of this study is to explore parental knowledge, perceptions, and decision-making processes about HPV and HPV vaccination for both anogenital and HNC.

Methods

This qualitative study recruited parents of children and adolescents aged 8–18 to participate in semi-structured telephone interviews. Data were analyzed using thematic analyses, informed by an inductive …


Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor In An Adult Woman During Pregnancy: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Mackenzie Cummings, Pamela Edmonds, Mark S. Shahin, Joe I. Sorosky Mar 2023

Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor In An Adult Woman During Pregnancy: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Mackenzie Cummings, Pamela Edmonds, Mark S. Shahin, Joe I. Sorosky

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

Objective

To report a case of stage IIIB juvenile granulosa cell tumor (JGCT) complicating pregnancy in a 33 year-old (y.o.) woman.

Methods

Retrospective review of the clinical data, imaging studies, and pathology reports of a case of JGCT diagnosed during pregnancy. Patient consent was obtained for review and presentation of the case. A literature review was conducted.

Results

A 33 y.o., gravida 3, para 1 was incidentally found to have an 8 cm left ovarian mass on an anatomy scan at 22 weeks gestation. Four days later, she presented to labor and delivery triage with abdominal pain. An ultrasound revealed …


Cost-Effectiveness Of Low-Dose Aspirin For The Prevention Of Preterm Birth: A Prospective Study Of The Global Network For Women’S And Children’S Health Research, Jackie K Patterson, Simon Neuwahl, Norman Goco, Janet Moore, Shivaprasad S Goudar, Richard Derman, Matthew Hoffman, Mrityunjay Metgud, Manjunath Somannavar, Avinash Kavi, Jean Okitawutshu, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tshefu, Carl L Bose, Abigail Mwapule, Musaku Mwenechanya, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A Carlo, Javier Chicuy, Lester Figueroa, Nancy F Krebs, Saleem Jessani, Sarah Saleem, Robert L Goldenberg, Kunal Kurhe, Prabir Das, Archana Patel, Patricia L Hibberd, Emmah Achieng, Paul Nyongesa, Fabian Esamai, Sherri Bucher, Edward A Liechty, Brian W Bresnahan, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth M Mcclure Mar 2023

Cost-Effectiveness Of Low-Dose Aspirin For The Prevention Of Preterm Birth: A Prospective Study Of The Global Network For Women’S And Children’S Health Research, Jackie K Patterson, Simon Neuwahl, Norman Goco, Janet Moore, Shivaprasad S Goudar, Richard Derman, Matthew Hoffman, Mrityunjay Metgud, Manjunath Somannavar, Avinash Kavi, Jean Okitawutshu, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tshefu, Carl L Bose, Abigail Mwapule, Musaku Mwenechanya, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A Carlo, Javier Chicuy, Lester Figueroa, Nancy F Krebs, Saleem Jessani, Sarah Saleem, Robert L Goldenberg, Kunal Kurhe, Prabir Das, Archana Patel, Patricia L Hibberd, Emmah Achieng, Paul Nyongesa, Fabian Esamai, Sherri Bucher, Edward A Liechty, Brian W Bresnahan, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth M Mcclure

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Background: Premature birth is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity, and strategies to prevent preterm birth are few in number and resource intensive. In 2020, the ASPIRIN trial showed the efficacy of low-dose aspirin (LDA) in nulliparous, singleton pregnancies for the prevention of preterm birth. We sought to investigate the cost-effectiveness of this therapy in low-income and middle-income countries.

Methods: In this post-hoc, prospective, cost-effectiveness study, we constructed a probabilistic decision tree model to compare the benefits and costs of LDA treatment compared with standard care using primary data and published results from the ASPIRIN trial. In …


Pregnancy Outcome Of Women With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, Fabrizio Zullo, Elisabetta Gragnano, Gabriele Saccone, Vincenzo Berghella, Fabrizio Pane, Maurizio Guida Mar 2023

Pregnancy Outcome Of Women With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, Fabrizio Zullo, Elisabetta Gragnano, Gabriele Saccone, Vincenzo Berghella, Fabrizio Pane, Maurizio Guida

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Objective. To evaluate maternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women affected by Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) treated with eculizumab with a case series and literature review.

Materials and Methods. This was a case series study with literature review. Clinical records of all consecutive pregnant women with PNH were included in the study. The systematic review was conducted using electronic databases from inception of each database through May 2021. No restrictions for language or geographic location were applied. All reports of women with PNH in pregnancy, treated with eculizumab, were included in the review. Reports of women not treated or treated …


Cost-Effectiveness Of Low-Dose Aspirin For The Prevention Of Preterm Birth: A Prospective Study Of The Global Network For Women's And Children's Health Research, Jackie K Patterson, Simon Neuwahl, Norman Goco, Janet Moore, Shivaprasad S Goudar, Richard Derman, Matthew Hoffman, Mrityunjay Metgud, Manjunath Somannavar, Avinash Kavi, Jean Okitawutshu, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tshefu, Carl L Bose, Abigail Mwapule, Musaku Mwenechanya, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A Carlo, Javier Chicuy, Lester Figueroa, Nancy F Krebs, Saleem Jessani, Sarah Saleem, Robert L Goldenberg, Kunal Kurhe, Prabir Das, Archana Patel, Patricia L Hibberd, Emmah Achieng, Paul Nyongesa, Fabian Esamai, Sherri Bucher, Edward A Liechty, Brian W Bresnahan, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth M Mcclure Mar 2023

Cost-Effectiveness Of Low-Dose Aspirin For The Prevention Of Preterm Birth: A Prospective Study Of The Global Network For Women's And Children's Health Research, Jackie K Patterson, Simon Neuwahl, Norman Goco, Janet Moore, Shivaprasad S Goudar, Richard Derman, Matthew Hoffman, Mrityunjay Metgud, Manjunath Somannavar, Avinash Kavi, Jean Okitawutshu, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tshefu, Carl L Bose, Abigail Mwapule, Musaku Mwenechanya, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A Carlo, Javier Chicuy, Lester Figueroa, Nancy F Krebs, Saleem Jessani, Sarah Saleem, Robert L Goldenberg, Kunal Kurhe, Prabir Das, Archana Patel, Patricia L Hibberd, Emmah Achieng, Paul Nyongesa, Fabian Esamai, Sherri Bucher, Edward A Liechty, Brian W Bresnahan, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth M Mcclure

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Background: Premature birth is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity, and strategies to prevent preterm birth are few in number and resource intensive. In 2020, the ASPIRIN trial showed the efficacy of low-dose aspirin (LDA) in nulliparous, singleton pregnancies for the prevention of preterm birth. We sought to investigate the cost-effectiveness of this therapy in low-income and middle-income countries.

Methods: In this post-hoc, prospective, cost-effectiveness study, we constructed a probabilistic decision tree model to compare the benefits and costs of LDA treatment compared with standard care using primary data and published results from the ASPIRIN trial. In …


Sperm Donor Attitudes And Experiences With Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing., Sascha Wodoslawsky, Joy Fatunbi, Rebecca Mercier, Andrea Mechanick Braverman Feb 2023

Sperm Donor Attitudes And Experiences With Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing., Sascha Wodoslawsky, Joy Fatunbi, Rebecca Mercier, Andrea Mechanick Braverman

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors influencing sperm donor willingness to participate in direct-to-consumer genetic testing, comfort with sharing genetically identifiable data in commercial genetic testing databases, and likelihood to donate sperm again.

DESIGN: Cross-sectional online anonymous survey.

SETTING: Multicenter, 2 large American sperm banks from July 1, 2020 to July10, 2021.

PATIENTS: Sperm donors from 1980 to 2020.

INTERVENTIONS: None.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Associations between donor demographic characteristics, donation history, and attitudes toward direct-to-consumer genetic testing.

RESULTS: A total of 396 donors completed the survey. Most donations (61.5%) occurred from 2010 to 2020, and 34.3% were nonidentified donations. Nonidentified donors were …


The Presence Of A Single Nuchal Cord In The Third Trimester May Not Affect Tei Index In Lga Fetuses, Julia Murlewska, Przemysław Poszwa, Oskar Sylwestrzak, Maria Respondek-Liberska, Dennis Wood Feb 2023

The Presence Of A Single Nuchal Cord In The Third Trimester May Not Affect Tei Index In Lga Fetuses, Julia Murlewska, Przemysław Poszwa, Oskar Sylwestrzak, Maria Respondek-Liberska, Dennis Wood

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to assess the RV (right ventricle) and LV (left ventricle) Tei index in large for gestational age (LGA) fetuses with a single 360-degree umbilical coil of the umbilical cord around the fetal neck identified by ultrasound in the third trimester of gestation. (2) Methods: The RV and LV Tei index for the cardiac function were measured in 297 singleton pregnancies, and we identified 25 LGA fetuses. There were 48% of LGA fetuses with a nuchal umbilical cord—LGA/NC—larger for gestational age fetuses with a nuchal cord. NC was detected with a color Doppler …


Oral Ibrexafungerp For Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Treatment: An Analysis Of Vanish 303 And Vanish 306, Oluwatosin Goje, Ryan Sobel, Paul Nyirjesy, Steven R Goldstein, Mark Spitzer, Brooke Faught, Shelagh Larson, Thomas King, Nkechi E Azie, David Angulo, Jack D Sobel Feb 2023

Oral Ibrexafungerp For Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Treatment: An Analysis Of Vanish 303 And Vanish 306, Oluwatosin Goje, Ryan Sobel, Paul Nyirjesy, Steven R Goldstein, Mark Spitzer, Brooke Faught, Shelagh Larson, Thomas King, Nkechi E Azie, David Angulo, Jack D Sobel

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Background: Ibrexafungerp is a novel antifungal treatment for acute vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Using pooled data from two phase three studies (VANISH 303 and 306) in the treatment of acute VVC, this analysis sought to determine the effectiveness of ibrexafungerp in various patient subgroups that may impact outcomes. Materials and Methods: Data from VANISH 303 (NCT03734991) and VANISH 306 (NCT03987620) evaluating ibrexafungerp 300 mg twice daily (BID) for 1 day versus placebo, were pooled and analyzed to determine clinical cure rate, clinical improvement, and mycological cure at the test-of-cure visit (day 11 ± 3) and symptom resolution …


Ob-Gyn Resident Education Of Postpartum Care: A Needs Assessment, Melanie Hotz, Ms, Md, Cheryl Godcharles, Md, Ibclc, Julia Switzer, Md Jan 2023

Ob-Gyn Resident Education Of Postpartum Care: A Needs Assessment, Melanie Hotz, Ms, Md, Cheryl Godcharles, Md, Ibclc, Julia Switzer, Md

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Posters

Background

  • Increased recognition of the importance of the ‘fourth trimester’ and the pressing need to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, has led to a renewed focus on postpartum care.
  • Advanced Milestones for The Care of the Postpartum Patient include ability to effectively counsel patients on antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum complications, collaboration with other members of the health care team in postpartum care and application of innovative approaches to the management of patients in the postpartum period.1
  • The CREOG Learning objectives include several specific learning objectives regarding the diagnosis, management and counseling about normal postpartum recovery and complications of the …


Disparities In Contraception In Women With Cardiovascular Diseases In The Cardiac-Obstetrical Clinic, Laura Fiorini, Maria De Abreu Pineda, Jason K. Baxter, Rebekah J. Mccurdy, Andria Jones, Indranee Rajapreyar, Amanda Roman-Camargo Jan 2023

Disparities In Contraception In Women With Cardiovascular Diseases In The Cardiac-Obstetrical Clinic, Laura Fiorini, Maria De Abreu Pineda, Jason K. Baxter, Rebekah J. Mccurdy, Andria Jones, Indranee Rajapreyar, Amanda Roman-Camargo

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Posters

Objective

- National Survey of Family Growth 2017-19 survey reported a 65.3% contraceptive use:

  • 18% tubal, 5.6% vasectomy
  • 18% hormonal therapy
  • 8.4% intrauterine devices (IUD)
  • 8.4% condoms

- To evaluate postpartum contraception plans and use in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease (CVD) after visits to the combined cardio-obstetric clinic


Community Engagement For Birth Preparedness And Complication Readiness In The Community Level Interventions For Pre-Eclampsia (Clip) Trial In India: A Mixed-Method Evaluation, Avinash Kavi, Mai-Lei Woo Kinshella, Umesh Y Ramadurg, Umesh Charantimath, Geetanjali M Katageri, Chandrashekhar C Karadiguddi, Narayan V Honnungar, Shashidhar G Bannale, Geetanjali I Mungarwadi, Jeffrey N Bone, Marianne Vidler, Laura Magee, Ashalata Mallapur, Shivaprasad S Goudar, Mrutyunjaya Bellad, Richard Derman, Peter Von Dadelszen, The Clip India Working Group Dec 2022

Community Engagement For Birth Preparedness And Complication Readiness In The Community Level Interventions For Pre-Eclampsia (Clip) Trial In India: A Mixed-Method Evaluation, Avinash Kavi, Mai-Lei Woo Kinshella, Umesh Y Ramadurg, Umesh Charantimath, Geetanjali M Katageri, Chandrashekhar C Karadiguddi, Narayan V Honnungar, Shashidhar G Bannale, Geetanjali I Mungarwadi, Jeffrey N Bone, Marianne Vidler, Laura Magee, Ashalata Mallapur, Shivaprasad S Goudar, Mrutyunjaya Bellad, Richard Derman, Peter Von Dadelszen, The Clip India Working Group

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Objective: To describe the process of community engagement (CE) in northern Karnataka, India and its impact on pre-eclampsia knowledge, birth preparedness and complication readiness, pregnancy-related care seeking and maternal morbidity.

Design: This study was a secondary analysis of a cluster randomised trial of Community Level Interventions for Pre-eclampsia (CLIP). A total of 12 clusters based on primary health centre catchment areas were randomised to intervention or control. CE was conducted in intervention clusters. CE attendance was summarised according to participant group using both quantitative and qualitative assessment. Pre-eclampsia knowledge, birth preparedness, health services engagement and perinatal outcomes was evaluated within …