ASCCP, The Society’s Year Waxman, Alan G. Waxman, Alan G. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):101-103, April 2013. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: ASCCP had had a number of successful projects and several management changes in the past year. Buy
Vulvar Paget Disease: A Large Single-Centre Experience on Clinical Presentation, Surgical Treatment, and Long-Term Outcomes De Magnis, Angelina; Checcucci, Vanni; Catalano, Chiara; More De Magnis, Angelina; Checcucci, Vanni; Catalano, Chiara; Corazzesi, Angela; Pieralli, Annalisa; Taddei, Gianluigi; Fambrini, Massimiliano Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):104-110, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The cornerstones of modern management of vulvar Paget disease are early diagnosis, minimal surgery with free margins, and long-term follow-up. Buy
Vestibulodynia: Synergy Between Palmitoylethanolamide + Transpolydatin and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Murina, Filippo; Graziottin, Alessandra; Felice, Raffaele; More Murina, Filippo; Graziottin, Alessandra; Felice, Raffaele; Radici, Gianluigi; Tognocchi, Cinzia Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):111-116, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: TENS is effective in the management of vestibulodynia, and palmitoylethanolamide + transpolydatin combination can be a value-added treatment when the onset is more recent. Buy
Vulval Skin Conditions: Disease Activity and Quality of Life Lawton, Sandra; Littlewood, Sheelagh Lawton, Sandra; Littlewood, Sheelagh Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):117-124, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The article describes the results of a series of interviews with women with vulval disease to determine what symptoms are most important to them. This is a pilot project with the eventual aim of developing a specific quality-of-life and outcome measure for vulval disease. Buy Erratum
Bakri Balloon in Vaginal-Perineal Hematomas Complicating Vaginal Delivery: A New Therapeutic Approach Gizzo, Salvatore; Saccardi, Carlo; Patrelli, Tito Silvio; More Gizzo, Salvatore; Saccardi, Carlo; Patrelli, Tito Silvio; Di Gangi, Stefania; D’Antona, Donato; Battista Nardelli, Giovanni Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):125-128, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study proposes feasibility and complication of alternative, nonuterine use of Bakri balloon in conservative, nonsurgical management of perineal hematomas after vaginal delivery. Buy
Incidence of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Estonia Uusküla, Anneli; Raag, Mait; Uppin, Arno; More Uusküla, Anneli; Raag, Mait; Uppin, Arno; Raud, Terje; Klaar, Ursula; Jürisson, Mikk; Müürsepp, Andres Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):129-136, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Estimated CIN incidence per 1,000 (CIN 1, 0.68–2.83; CIN 2, 0.63–1.24; CIN 3, 0.13–0.53) in Estonia are in line with those of other developed countries. Administrative health care resources are a valuable source for health research. Buy
Comparative Risk of High-Grade Histopathology Diagnosis After a CIN 1 Finding in Endocervical Curettage Versus Cervical Biopsy Gage, Julia C.; Duggan, Máire A.; Nation, Jill G.; More Gage, Julia C.; Duggan, Máire A.; Nation, Jill G.; Gao, Song; Castle, Philip E. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):137-141, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The risk of cervical precancer after CIN 1 on either biopsy or endocervical curettage was comparable and may warrant different management after a high-grade cytology. Buy
Comparison of Dysplastic and Benign Endocervical Polyps Long, Margaret E.; Dwarica, Denicia S.; Kastner, Thomas M.; More Long, Margaret E.; Dwarica, Denicia S.; Kastner, Thomas M.; Gallenberg, Mary M.; Chantigian, Paula D.M.; Marnach, Mary L.; Weaver, Amy L.; Casey, Petra M. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):142-146, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Among patients with endocervical polyps, those with dysplasia were younger and more likely to have abnormal cervical cytological result in comparison with those with benign changes. Buy
Temporal Trends in Genital Warts Among Individuals Covered by the Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan in the Province of Quebec, Canada, From 1998 to 2007 Steben, Marc; Ouhoummane, Najwa; Rodier, Caroline; More Steben, Marc; Ouhoummane, Najwa; Rodier, Caroline; Brassard, Paul Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):147-153, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Between 1998 and 2007, the incidence and prevalence of genital warts has increased among the population covered by the public insurance drug plan in Quebec Buy
Reevaluation of Negative Cone Biopsy Results After A Positive Cervical Biopsy Finding Koc, Nermin; Sahin, Davut; Ayas, Selçuk Koc, Nermin; Sahin, Davut; Ayas, Selçuk Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):154-159, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Reevaluation of negative cone biopsy results after positive cervical biopsy result including Ki67 and P16 staining, which helps to clarify the diagnosis. Buy
Cervical Epithelial Brightness by Optical Coherence Tomography Can Determine Histological Grades of Cervical Neoplasia Belinson, Suzanne E.; Ledford, Katy; Rasool, Nabila; More Belinson, Suzanne E.; Ledford, Katy; Rasool, Nabila; Rollins, Andrew; Wilan, Na; Wang, Chun; Rong, Xuan; Zhang, Wei; Zhu, Yasha; Tresser, Nancy; Wu, RuiFang; Belinson, Jerome L. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):160-166, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A quantitative optical imaging method was found to be effective in identifying high-grade preinvasive and early invasive cervical carcinoma. Buy
Extramammary Paget Disease: Epidemiology and Association to Cancer in a Quebec-Based Population Funaro, Deana; Krasny, Mark; Lam, Christina; More Funaro, Deana; Krasny, Mark; Lam, Christina; Desy, Delphine; Sauthier, Philippe; Bouffard, Danielle Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):167-174, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Recurrence of extramammary Paget disease was not associated to margin status, which would support a more conservative therapeutic approach. Buy
Use of Electronic Medical Record–Based Tools to Improve Compliance With Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: Effect of an Educational Intervention on Physicians’ Practice Patterns White, Paula; Kenton, Kimberly White, Paula; Kenton, Kimberly Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):175-181, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Use of electronic medical record–based education tools improves physicians’ compliance with cervical cancer screening guidelines. Buy
Reliability of Unaided Naked-Eye Examination as a Screening Test for Cervical Lesions in a Developing Country Setup Darwish, Atef M.; Abdulla, Sayed A.; Zahran, Kamal M.; More Darwish, Atef M.; Abdulla, Sayed A.; Zahran, Kamal M.; Abdel-Fattah, Nermat A. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):182-186, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: General gynecologists and well-trained nurses should be encouraged to do proper naked-eye examination of the cervix as a preliminary screening tool for cervical cancer particularly in the developing countries with restricted cytology screening programs. Buy
Self-Sampling in the Diagnosis of Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidosis Vergers-Spooren, Henke C.; van der Meijden, Willem Idaniël; Luijendijk, Ad; More Vergers-Spooren, Henke C.; van der Meijden, Willem Idaniël; Luijendijk, Ad; Donders, Gilbert Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):187-192, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Self-sampling strongly increases the likelihood to diagnose recurrent vaginitis due to Candida infection. Buy
Screening for Cervical Cancer: A Modeling Study for the US Preventive Services Task Force Kulasingam, Shalini L.; Havrilesky, Laura J.; Ghebre, Rahel; More Kulasingam, Shalini L.; Havrilesky, Laura J.; Ghebre, Rahel; Myers, Evan R. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):193-202, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study supports cervical cancer screening recommendations regarding the age to begin and end screening and use of cytology only or cotesting with human papillomavirus. Buy
Prevalence of High-Risk Cervical Human Papillomavirus and Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion in Nigeria Pimentel, Verónica Maria; Jiang, Xuezhi; Mandavilli, Srinivas; More Pimentel, Verónica Maria; Jiang, Xuezhi; Mandavilli, Srinivas; Umenyi Nwana, Chito; Schnatz, Peter F. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):203-209, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A strong association exists between high-risk human papillomavirus and squamous intraepithelial lesion in Nigeria (Okene, Katari, and Abuja). Buy
Human Papillomavirus Infection in Women in Puerto Rico: Agreement Between Physician-Collected and Self-Collected Anogenital Specimens Ortiz, Ana Patricia; Romaguera, Josefina; Pérez, Cynthia M.; More Ortiz, Ana Patricia; Romaguera, Josefina; Pérez, Cynthia M.; Otero, Yomayra; Soto-Salgado, Marievelisse; Méndez, Keimari; Valle, Yari; Da Costa, Maria; Suarez, Erick; Palefsky, Joel; Tortolero-Luna, Guillermo Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):210-217, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Our study supports the use of anal and cervical self-sampling methods for human papillomavirus screening in women. Buy
Human Papillomavirus–Unrelated Gastric Type of Cervical Adenocarcinoma Presenting With a Metastatic Ovarian Tumor: Report of a Case Chou, Yuh-Yu; Lin, Ming-Chieh; Huang, Lee-Wen Chou, Yuh-Yu; Lin, Ming-Chieh; Huang, Lee-Wen Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):218-222, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Gastric type of adenocarcinoma is a newly reported and morphologically distinct subtype of cervical adenocarcinoma with an aggressive and fatal outcome. Buy
Recurrent Vulvar Melanoma in 35-Year-Old Pregnant Women Dyduch, Grzegorz; Jach, Robert; Huras, Hubert; More Dyduch, Grzegorz; Jach, Robert; Huras, Hubert; Radon-Pokracka, Malgorzata; Szpor, Joanna; Pitynski, Kazimierz; Okon, Krzysztof; Zajac, Krzysztof Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):223-225, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Unusual case of melanoma associated with pregnancy, which shows the difficulty of the diagnosis of vulvar melanocytic lesions and its recurrent nature. Buy
Pityriasis Rosea–Like Drug Eruption Due to Nortriptyline in a Patient With Vulvodynia Bangash, Haider K.; Finch, Tunisia; Petronic-Rosic, Vesna; More Bangash, Haider K.; Finch, Tunisia; Petronic-Rosic, Vesna; Sethi, Aisha; Abramsohn, Emily; Lindau, Stacy Tessler Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):226-229, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: We present an unusual case of nortriptyline-induced pityriasis roseaYlike drug reaction in a young woman being treated for vulvodynia. Buy
Vulvar Ulcer Causing Osteomyelitis of the Pubic Bone Cohen-Sacher, Bina; Amankwah, Yaa; Cederna, Paul S.; More Cohen-Sacher, Bina; Amankwah, Yaa; Cederna, Paul S.; Brincat, Cynthia A.; Haefner, Hope K. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(2):230-233, April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Case report of osteomyelitis originating from a vulvar ulcer requiring several surgical debridements and closure with a bulbocavernosus flap. Buy
