Impact of pre-treatment in GnRH-antagonist cycles triggered with GnRH agonist on reproductive outcomes.

Objective: Pre-treatment (PT) therapies in IVF are known to be used as pre-stimulation modality to improve cycle outcomes. This study aims to assess whether PT in GnRH antagonist cycles triggered with GnRH-agonist impact oocyte maturation response.

Methods: Data were retrospectively collected for patients who underwent GnRH antagonist cycle with agonist triggering with and without PT.

Toward clinical and molecular dissection of frontonasal dysplasia with facial skin polyps: From Pai syndrome to differential diagnosis through a series of 27 patients.

Unique or multiple congenital facial skin polyps are features of several rare syndromes, from the most well-known Pai syndrome (PS), to the less recognized oculoauriculofrontonasal syndrome (OAFNS), encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (ECCL), or Sakoda complex (SC). We set up a research project aiming to identify the molecular bases of PS. We reviewed 27 individuals presenting with a syndromic frontonasal polyp and initially referred for PS.

Using adhesive glue to repair first degree perineal tears: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Our objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of adhesive glue in repairing first degree perineal tears. We conducted a noninferiority prospective, randomized, controlled trial comparing adhesive glue with traditional suturing. Each case was evaluated immediately after birth and after the puerperium.

Zygote serine decreased uptake from the fertilization medium is associated with implantation and pregnancy.

Purpose: To identify an association between amino acids (AAs) metabolism and reproductive outcome.

Methods: Prospective collection, observational study, in patients undergoing fresh, double embryo transfer (ET), in a tertiary hospital referral IVF unit. Spent day 1 and day 3 media were collected.

The value of human chorionic gonadotropin stimulation test in predicting ovarian response during in-vitro fertilization.

Purpose: To assess the predictive value of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) theca-stimulation test for ovarian reserve in women undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.

Methods: 39 women were included in the study. All participants received a single hCG 10000 IU injection on cycle day 2-3.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: definition, incidence, and classification.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a iatrogenic complication of controlled ovarian stimulation. Although considered uncommon, the severe form is potentially fatal. Different clinical classifications have been developed through the years.

[Fallopian tube torsion--a rare complication in the reproductive age].

Isolated fallopian tube torsion (ITT) is a rare condition defined as a total or partial rotation of the fallopian tube around its vascular axis. The torsion initiaLLy interferes with the venous and lymphatic circulation. If unrelieved in time, rapid progression occurs, occluding the arterial circulation and Leading to gangrene and hemorrhagic necrosis.

[Chronic pelvic pain and Allen-Masters syndrome].

Allen-Masters syndrome, first described at 1955, is considered an uncommon etiology for chronic pelvic pain. The syndrome associates traumatic delivery to lacerations found on the posterior leaf of the broad Ligament. The authors report the clinical and laparoscopic findings of a female patient who was admitted to their department for evaluation due to chronic pelvic pain.

Drug-eluting stents versus coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Background: Reduction of restenosis and reinterventions was recently reported with percutaneous interventions (PCI) with drug-eluting stents (Cypher). This study compares results of Cypher (Cordis, Miami Lakes, FL) stenting and surgical revascularization in diabetic patients.

Methods: From January 2002 to January 2005, 518 consecutive diabetic patients underwent myocardial revascularization; 176 by PCI incorporating Cyphers and 342 treated surgically.

Comparison between multivessel stenting with drug eluting to the LAD and bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting.

Background: Reduction of restenosis and reinterventions was reported with drug-eluting stents (Cypher). This study compares results of multivessel Cypher stenting with bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) grafting.

Methods: From January 2002 to June 2004, 725 consecutive patients underwent multivessel myocardial revascularization, 95 by 2 or more Cypher stents and 630 by BITA.

Drug-eluting stents versus bilateral internal thoracic grafting for multivessel coronary disease.

Background: Reduction of restenosis and reinterventions was recently reported with percutaneous interventions (PCI), including drug-eluting stents (Cypher; Cordis, Miami Lakes, FL). This study compares results of multivessel Cypher stenting with those of bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) grafting.

Methods: From January 2002 to June 2004, 768 consecutive patients underwent multivessel myocardial revascularization; 138 by PCI including Cyphers and 630 by BITA.

Revascularization of left anterior descending coronary artery in patients with single and multivessel disease: comparison between off-pump internal thoracic artery and drug-eluting stent.

Study Objectives: The left anterior descending artery (LADA), particularly when the proximal segment of the vessel is involved, is a challenging area for percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs); therefore, coronary artery bypass grafting is often considered and sometimes performed even in patients with single-vessel disease involving the LADA. This study compares mid-term results of LADA revascularization with a drug-eluting stent (DES), with off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) in patients with single-vessel or multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD).

Design: Matched-groups, retrospective cohort comparison between the DES and OPCAB.