OBJECTIVE Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of polyglactin 910 mesh in preventing recurrent cystoceles and rectoceles. STUDY DESIGN In a prospective, randomized, controlled trial, patients undergoing vaginal reconstructive surgery with cystoceles to the hymenal ring and beyond were randomly selected to undergo anterior and posterior colporrhaphy with or without polyglactin 910 mesh reinfor...

INTRODUCTION We know little about the use of vaginal estrogen in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. We aimed to assess the prevalence of vaginal estrogen use in Denmark. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was designed as a nationwide cross-sectional study of all Danish women aged 40-79 years, living in Denmark during the period 2007-2013. The Danish Prescription Register delivered data perm...

OBJECTIVE To determine whether a low dose of P delivered together with E(2) from a vaginal ring on a continuous schedule can prevent endometrial proliferation and yield a bleeding pattern dominated by amenorrhea. DESIGN Longitudinal clinical study. SETTING Three university hospitals. PATIENT(S) Fifty-five women 45 to 75 years of age, not hysterectomized, with E(2) levels of <20 pg/mL and ...

The objective of this video is to describe steps for improved efficiency with vaginal laparoscopy hysterectomy and native tissue apical suspension. This highlights tips success via the vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) procedure. Common challenges including ring placement, exposure, suture management are identified overcoming these obstacles outlined. We provide d...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate an alternative brachytherapy technique for uterine cervix cancer involving the distal vagina, without increasing the risk of toxicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Theoretical study comparing three different high-dose rate intracavitary brachytherapy applicators: intrauterine tandem and vaginal cylinder (TC); tandem/ring applicator combined with vaginal cylinder (TR+C); and a v...

Introduction: Double aortic arch (DAA) is a congenital anomaly of the aortic arch. It is the most common type of complete vascular ring. When it occurs, the connected segment of the aortic arch and its branches encircle the trachea and esophagus, leading to symptoms related to these two structures. Case Report: We present a case of a newborn baby who developed biphasic stridor immediately after...