Publications by authors named "Claudia E Marchitelli"
Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a high-grade intraepithelial squamous lesion and precursor of invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The 2004 International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) classification distinguished two types of VIN: usual type (human papillomavirus (HPV)-related) and differentiated type (not HPV-related). The incidence of usual-type VIN is higher in younger women, while differentiated-type VIN is more common in older patients with chronic dermatologic conditions.
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- The study focused on analyzing the characteristics, diagnostic methods, and treatment outcomes of high-grade vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VaIN) using CO2 laser vaporization.
- Between 2003 and 2009, 28 patients were treated, with 21 followed up for an average of 25 months, showing an 86% cure rate among those evaluated.
- While the CO2 laser was effective, the study highlighted the need for long-term monitoring due to the potential for recurrence of the disease.
Objective: To evaluate what the appropriate indications are for vulvovaginal (VV) plastic surgeries in our environment.
Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective study of 73 consecutive patients who were seen on consultation at the gynecologic aesthetic unit between January 2008 and January 2009 asking for a VV aesthetic surgery.All patients completed the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire and received information on sexuality.