Cervical elastograhy in patients with cervical insufficiency and a history of anovulatory infertility

Cervical collagen and biomechanical strength in non-pregnant women with a history of cervical insufficiency

BACKGROUND It has been suggested that cervical insufficiency (CI) is characterized by a "muscular cervix" with low collagen and high smooth muscle concentrations also in the non-pregnant state. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the biomechanical properties, collagen concentration, smooth muscle cell density, and collagen fiber orientation in cervical biopsies from non-pregnant...

Cervical Occlusion in women with cervical insufficiency:

Pnm-7: Sexual Function in Women with Cervical Cancer and A History of Pelvic Radiation Therapy

Background Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women and is regarded as one of the leading causes of cancer death in developing countries. In cervical cancer patients, both surgery and radiation therapy may bring about sexual dysfunction. Therefore, this study aimed to survey sexual dysfunction in women with cervical cancer and a history study of pelvic radiation therapy in Ghae...

Surgeons’ Errors in the Management of Patients with Cervical Cancer

Background and Aim: Generally, in patients with cervical cancer, careful preliminary evaluation is necessary for avoiding improper surgical procedures and making effective clinical decisions for treatment. The aim of this study was to determine surgeons’ errors, which necessitate a combination of surgery and radiotherapy for cervical cancer patients.    Methods: In this retrospective study, med...

Effects of intermittent traction in patients with cervical osteoarthritis

  Abstract   Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease occuring after middle age. Because of the high mobility of the neck, OA is common in the cervical spine. The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the effects of intermittent traction on patients with mild and moderate cervical OA. Therefore, 32 patients with cervical OA were recruited.   Methods: Aclinic...