Histological Sampling of Endometrial Tissue: Comparison between the MedGyn® Endosampler and Formal Fractional Curettage in Patients with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.

Background: Several methods have been used for evaluation of the endometrial pathology in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding. Endometrial biopsy is one of the primary methods used for diagnostic evaluation, which is a minimally invasive approach. The aim of this study was to compare the adequacy yield of samples obtained by MedGyn® Endosampler with Formal Fractional Curettage.

Epithelial Ovarian Cancer with Endometriosis is not Associated with Menopausal Status: a Co-Association Study at Prapokklao Hospital.

Objective: To determine any association between the menopausal status and epithelial ovarian cancer coexisting with endometriosis (EOC-E). In addition, the prevalence and possible risk factors were assessed. Methods: Medical records of 172 women with epithelial ovarian cancer between January 2011 and December 2016 at Prapokklao Hospital were reviewed and divided into two groups: EOC-E defined as the case group and without endometriosis (EOC-NE) as the control group.

Does Endometriosis Hinder Successful Ovarian Debulking Surgery?

Background: Endometriosis has a significant effect on many aspects of women’s lives, also increasing the risk of ovarian cancer. Although endometriosis is considered as a benign condition, it sometimes behaves like cancer. Methods: All medical records of epithelial ovarian cancer patients during January 2011 to December 2016 were reviewed.

The Effects of Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) on Levels of CD4+ and CD8+ in Patients with Epithelial Ovarian Cancer or Peritoneal Cancer Receiving Platinum Based Chemotherapy.

Background: Adjuvant chemotherapy is a required treatment for most patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) or peritoneal cancer. However, it has many adverse events which may affect oncologic outcomes. Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC) has been reported to be an immunoenhancer to decrease adverse events of chemotherapy.

Prevalence and Risk Assessment of Cervical Cancer Screening by Papanicolaou Smear and Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid for Pregnant Women at a Thai Provincial Hospital.

Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common in Thailand, but the mortality rate may be rising yearly. It is a cancer that can be prevented by early screening for precancerous lesions, several methods being available.

Objective: To identify the prevalence of abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) smears and lesions with visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) in pregnant women and assess risk factors for this group.

Previous uterine operation and placenta previa.

Objective: The primary objective was to examine the association between previous uterine operation and placenta previa. The secondary objectives were to study the association between cesarean hysterectomy and placenta previa and to evaluate the maternal and neonatal outcomes of placenta previa.

Material And Method: All medical records of placenta previa patients delivered at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital between January 2006 and December 2008 were reviewed (215 records).