Utilization and Toxicity of Alternative Delivery Methods of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer Wright, Jason D.; Hou, June Y.; Burke, William M.; More Wright, Jason D.; Hou, June Y.; Burke, William M.; Tergas, Ana I.; Chen, Ling; Hu, Jim C.; Ananth, Cande V.; Neugut, Alfred I.; Hershman, Dawn L. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(6):985-991, June 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is used in less than 15% of women with ovarian cancer, whereas use of dose-dense chemotherapy is increasing. Buy SDC
Utilization and Outcomes of Chemotherapy in Women With Intermediate-Risk, Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer Chatterjee, Sudeshna; Chen, Ling; Tergas, Ana I.; More Chatterjee, Sudeshna; Chen, Ling; Tergas, Ana I.; Burke, William M.; Hou, June Y.; Hu, Jim C.; Ananth, Cande V.; Neugut, Alfred I.; Hershman, Dawn L.; Wright, Jason D. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(6):992-1002, June 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: For women with stage IA–IB grade 2 ovarian cancer, chemotherapy is associated with improved survival. Buy
CD44 Variant 6 as a Predictive Biomarker for Distant Metastasis in Patients With Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Motohara, Takeshi; Fujimoto, Koichi; Tayama, Shingo; More Motohara, Takeshi; Fujimoto, Koichi; Tayama, Shingo; Narantuya, Dashdemberel; Sakaguchi, Isao; Tashiro, Hironori; Katabuchi, Hidetaka Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(6):1003-1011, June 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: CD44 variant 6 is associated with distant metastasis at the time of ovarian cancer diagnosis and is an independent risk factor for recurrence with distant metastasis. Buy SDC
Salpingectomy With Delayed Oophorectomy in BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers: Estimating Ovarian Cancer Risk Harmsen, Marline G.; IntHout, Joanna; Arts-de Jong, Marieke; More Harmsen, Marline G.; IntHout, Joanna; Arts-de Jong, Marieke; Hoogerbrugge, Nicoline; Massuger, Leon F. A. G.; Hermens, Rosella P. M. G.; de Hullu, Joanne A. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(6):1054-1063, June 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Estimated ovarian cancer risks for BRCA1/2 mutation carriers after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy and after risk-reducing salpingectomy with delayed oophorectomy are comparable, even if salpingectomy is ineffective. Buy
2015 Pitkin Award and 2015 Kaminetzky Prize Paper Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(5):815-816, May 2016. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Providing Care for the Whole Patient: The Long-Term View Liu, Constance W. Liu, Constance W. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(5):957-958, May 2016. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This essay is the winner of a contest sponsored by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Junior Fellow Congress Advisory Council. Buy
Personalized Therapy in Action: Evolving From a Series of One-Hit Wonders to a Paradigm With Staying Power Schorge, John O. Schorge, John O. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(2):202-203, February 2016. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Targeted Treatment of a Rare Vaginal Sarcoma With an Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase Inhibitor Forde, Gareth K.; Tewari, Devansu Forde, Gareth K.; Tewari, Devansu Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(2):222-225, February 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Molecular evaluation techniques can be used to direct targeted therapy for select malignancies. Buy
Utilization of Clinical Trials Registries in Obstetrics and Gynecology Systematic Reviews Bibens, Michael E.; Chong, A. Benjamin; Vassar, Matt Bibens, Michael E.; Chong, A. Benjamin; Vassar, Matt Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(2):248-253, February 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Clinical trials registries are underused in obstetric and gynecologic systematic reviews. Buy
The 2015 International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) Terminology of Vulvar Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions Bornstein, Jacob; Bogliatto, Fabrizio; Haefner, Hope K.; More Bornstein, Jacob; Bogliatto, Fabrizio; Haefner, Hope K.; Stockdale, Colleen K.; Preti, Mario; Bohl, Tanja G.; Reutter, Jason; for the ISSVD Terminology Committee Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(2):264-268, February 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The 2015 ISSVD terminology of vulvar squamous intraepithelial lesions resolves concerns raised with regard to application of the Lower Anogenital Squamous Terminology to vulvar lesions. Buy
Hospital Variation in the Practice of Bilateral Salpingectomy With Ovarian Conservation in 2012 Xu, Xiao; Desai, Vrunda Bhavsar Xu, Xiao; Desai, Vrunda Bhavsar Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(2):297-305, February 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: In 2012, 5.9% of low-risk women undergoing benign hysterectomies received bilateral salpingectomy with ovarian conservation, with the rate ranging widely among hospitals (0–72.2%). Buy SDC
Short-Term Efficacy of Trichloroacetic Acid in the Treatment of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Geisler, Stephanie; Speiser, Sophie; Speiser, Lukas; More Geisler, Stephanie; Speiser, Sophie; Speiser, Lukas; Heinze, Georg; Rosenthal, Adam; Speiser, Paul Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(2):353-359, February 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: A high regression and remission rate and a high human papillomavirus clearance rate can be observed 8 weeks after trichloroacetic acid treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Buy
Vaginal and Rectal Clostridium sordellii and Clostridium perfringens Presence Among Women in the United States Chong, Erica; Winikoff, Beverly; Charles, Dyanna; More Chong, Erica; Winikoff, Beverly; Charles, Dyanna; Agnew, Kathy; Prentice, Jennifer L.; Limbago, Brandi M.; Platais, Ingrida; Louie, Karmen; Jones, Heidi E.; Shannon, Caitlin; for the NCT01283828 Study Team Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(2):360-368, February 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The rare and transient nature of clostridial presence in the vagina and rectum makes it inadvisable to use screening or prophylactic approaches to prevent infection. Buy SDC
Industry Payments to Obstetrician–Gynecologists: An Analysis of 2014 Open Payments Data Tierney, Nicole M.; Saenz, Cheryl; McHale, Michael; More Tierney, Nicole M.; Saenz, Cheryl; McHale, Michael; Ward, Kristy; Plaxe, Steven Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(2):376-382, February 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A significant proportion of 2014 industry payments went to obstetrician–gynecologists; physician awareness of their payments is crucial to the transparency process and to maintaining payment accuracy. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Reproductive Health Management for the Care of Women Veterans Zephyrin, Laurie C. Zephyrin, Laurie C. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(2):383-392, February 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Women veterans have unique reproductive health care needs that may be shaped by their military experiences and coexisting medical or mental health conditions. Buy
Definitions of Obstetric and Gynecologic Hospitalists McCue, Brigid; Fagnant, Robert; Townsend, Arthur; More McCue, Brigid; Fagnant, Robert; Townsend, Arthur; Morgan, Meredith; Gandhi-List, Shefali; Colegrove, Tanner; Stosur, Harriet; Olson, Rob; Meyer, Karenmarie; Lin, Andrew; Tessmer-Tuck, Jennifer Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(2):393-397, February 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: We recommend definitions for obstetric hospitalist, obstetric and gynecologic hospitalist, and obstetric and gynecologic hospitalist medicine practices, facilitating communication, program implementation, and research. Buy
Happy New Year From the Green Journal Chescheir, Nancy C. Chescheir, Nancy C. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):1-2, January 2016. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Electric Power Morcellation in Gynecology: The Path Forward Wright, Jason D. Wright, Jason D. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):7-9, January 2016. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Guidance Regarding Morcellation of Leiomyomas: Well-Intentioned, But Is It Harmful for Women? Parker, William H.; Kaunitz, Andrew M.; Pritts, Elizabeth A.; More Parker, William H.; Kaunitz, Andrew M.; Pritts, Elizabeth A.; Olive, David L.; Chalas, Eva; Clarke-Pearson, Daniel L.; Berek, Jonathan S.; for the Leiomyoma Morcellation Review Group Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):18-22, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The authors disagree with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's methodology and warning against use of laparoscopic power morcellators in the majority of women undergoing myomectomy or hysterectomy for leiomyomas. Buy
Adhesion Barrier Use After Myomectomy and Hysterectomy: Rates and Immediate Postoperative Complications Tulandi, Togas; Closon, Francois; Czuzoj-Shulman, Nicolas; More Tulandi, Togas; Closon, Francois; Czuzoj-Shulman, Nicolas; Abenhaim, Haim Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):23-28, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Adhesion barrier is associated with increased incidence of fever and postoperative ileus after myomectomy or hysterectomy and with bowel obstruction after hysterectomy. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Occult Uterine Sarcoma and Leiomyosarcoma: Incidence of and Survival Associated With Morcellation Raine-Bennett, Tina; Tucker, Lue-Yen; Zaritsky, Eve; More Raine-Bennett, Tina; Tucker, Lue-Yen; Zaritsky, Eve; Littell, Ramey D.; Palen, Ted; Neugebauer, Romain; Axtell, Allison; Schultze, Peter M.; Kronbach, David W.; Embry-Schubert, Julia; Sundang, Alvina; Bischoff, Kimberly; Compton-Phillips, Amy L.; Lentz, Scott E. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):29-39, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Morcellation is associated with decreased early survival of women with occult leiomyosarcomas. Buy
Use of 50% Dextrose as the Distension Medium During Cystoscopy for Visualization of Ureteric Jets Narasimhulu, Deepa M.; Prabakar, Cheruba; Tang, Nancy; More Narasimhulu, Deepa M.; Prabakar, Cheruba; Tang, Nancy; Bral, Pedram Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):78-80, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Fifty percent dextrose is an effective alternative to indigotindisulfonate sodium for visualization of ureteric jets during cystoscopy. Buy
Ovarian Cancer Treatment and Survival Trends Among Women Older Than 65 Years of Age in the United States, 1995–2008 Lin, Jenny J.; Egorova, Natalia; Franco, Rebeca; More Lin, Jenny J.; Egorova, Natalia; Franco, Rebeca; Prasad-Hayes, Monica; Bickell, Nina A. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):81-89, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Elderly women with advanced ovarian cancer have the best survival with optimal therapy; chemotherapy alone offers better survival than surgery alone. Buy
Utilization of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Endometrial Cancer Care: A Quality and Cost Disparity Fader, Amanda N.; Weise, R. Matsuno; Sinno, Abdulrahman K.; More Fader, Amanda N.; Weise, R. Matsuno; Sinno, Abdulrahman K.; Tanner, Edward J. III; Borah, Bijan J.; Moriarty, James P.; Bristow, Robert E.; Makary, Martin A.; Pronovost, Peter J.; Hutfless, Susan; Dowdy, Sean C. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):91-100, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Hospital utilization of minimally invasive surgery in endometrial cancer treatment varies considerably, representing a disparity in the quality and cost of surgical care delivered nationwide. Buy
Utilization and Outcomes of Ovarian Conservation in Premenopausal Women With Endometrial Cancer Wright, Jason D.; Jorge, Soledad; Tergas, Ana I.; More Wright, Jason D.; Jorge, Soledad; Tergas, Ana I.; Hou, June Y.; Burke, William M.; Huang, Yongmei; Hu, Jim C.; Ananth, Cande V.; Neugut, Alfred I.; Hershman, Dawn L. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):101-108, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Despite the oncologic safety of ovarian conservation, the majority of young women with endometrial cancer still undergo oophorectomy. Buy
Influence of Lymphadenectomy on Survival for Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer Wright, Jason D.; Huang, Yongmei; Burke, William M.; More Wright, Jason D.; Huang, Yongmei; Burke, William M.; Tergas, Ana I.; Hou, June Y.; Hu, Jim C.; Neugut, Alfred I.; Ananth, Cande V.; Hershman, Dawn L. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):109-118, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Lymphadenectomy is associated with a modest, if any, effect on survival for women with endometrial cancer. Buy
Racial and Ethnic Differences Between Obstetrician–Gynecologists and Other Adult Medical Specialists Rayburn, William F.; Xierali, Imam M.; Castillo-Page, Laura; More Rayburn, William F.; Xierali, Imam M.; Castillo-Page, Laura; Nivet, Marc A. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):148-152, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Obstetrics and gynecology has a higher proportion of underrepresented minority physicians than other adult medical specialists, which is especially important in caring for underserved women. Buy
A Call for Change in a Changing World Berkowitz, Richard L.; Minkoff, Howard Berkowitz, Richard L.; Minkoff, Howard Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):153-156, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: A taskforce should be created to address the disparity between training provided in current obstetrics and gynecology residencies and the changing requirements of clinical practice. Buy
Practice Bulletin No. 157 Summary: Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(1):185-187, January 2016. Favorite PDF Permissions Free
Is Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Dead? Secord, Angeles Alvarez; Havrilesky, Laura J. Secord, Angeles Alvarez; Havrilesky, Laura J. Less Obstetrics & Gynecology. 127(6):983-984, June 2016. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
