Pharmacological treatment of endometriosis: experience with aromatase inhibitorsSimone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, Genoa, Italy
Drugs 69:943-52. 2009
..Further research in the form of randomized controlled trials will be required before recommending the routine use of these agents...
Uterine adenomyosis in persistence of dysmenorrhea after surgical excision of pelvic endometriosis and colorectal resectionSimone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
J Reprod Med 54:366-72. 2009
..To determine whether the presence of uterine adenomyosis may impair the amelioration of pain symptoms after laparoscopic excision of pelvic endometriosis combined with colorectal resection...
- Proteomic analysis of peritoneal fluid in fertile and infertile women with endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, St Bartholomew s School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMW College, 48 53 St Bartholomew s Close, St Bartholomew s Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE, U K
J Reprod Med 54:32-40. 2009
..To evaluate the peritoneal fluid (PF) proteome of fertile and infertile women with endometriosis...
- GnRH analogue remarkably down-regulates inflammatory proteins in peritoneal fluid proteome of women with endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, St Bartholomew s School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary and Westfield College, 48 53 St Bartholomew s Close, St Bartholomew s Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
J Reprod Med 54:223-31. 2009
..To determine the changes in the peritoneal fluid proteome of women with endometriosis determined by the administration of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues (GnRH-a)...
- Unusual complication of excision of pelvic endometriosis: pseudoaneurysm of the left uterine artery
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 93:264-6. 2010
..The diagnosis was based on contrast-enhanced multidetector computed tomography angiography. Transfemoral selective catheterization and embolization of the left uterine artery determined a quick improvement of the symptoms...
- Peritoneal fluid proteome in women with different ASRM stages of endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, St Bartholomew s School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
Gynecol Endocrinol 24:433-41. 2008
..The present study compares the peritoneal fluid (PF) proteome of 109 women with endometriosis and different disease stage as defined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)...
- Fertility after bowel resection for endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 92:41-6. 2009
..To determine the pregnancy rate after bowel resection for rectosigmoid endometriosis...
- Increased expression of one isoform of leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein in peritoneal fluid of women with uterine leiomyomas
Simone Ferrero
Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, St Bartholomew s School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, 48 53 St Bartholomew s Close, St Bartholomew s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE, UK
Arch Gynecol Obstet 279:365-71. 2009
..To compare the peritoneal fluid (PF) proteome of women with and without uterine leiomyomas...
- Deep dyspareunia: causes, treatments, and results
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 20:394-9. 2008
..We critically review the causes and treatments of deep dyspareunia...
- Norethisterone acetate in the treatment of colorectal endometriosis: a pilot study
S Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Hum Reprod 25:94-100. 2010
..This pilot study evaluates the efficacy of norethisterone acetate in treating pain and gastrointestinal symptoms of women with colorectal endometriosis...
- Letrozole combined with norethisterone acetate compared with norethisterone acetate alone in the treatment of pain symptoms caused by endometriosis
S Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1 16132, Genoa, Italy
Hum Reprod 24:3033-41. 2009
..We compared the efficacy and tolerability of the aromatase inhibitor letrozole combined with norethisterone acetate versus norethisterone acetate alone in treating pain symptoms...
Use of aromatase inhibitors to treat endometriosis-related pain symptoms: a systematic reviewSimone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Italy
Reprod Biol Endocrinol 9:89. 2011
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- Proteomics technologies in endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Expert Rev Proteomics 5:705-14. 2008
..This review summarizes the state of the art and potential applications of proteomics in endometriosis research...
- Letrozole and norethisterone acetate versus letrozole and triptorelin in the treatment of endometriosis related pain symptoms: a randomized controlled trial
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Italy
Reprod Biol Endocrinol 9:88. 2011
..This randomized prospective open-label study compared the efficacy in treating pain symptoms and the tolerability of letrozole combined with either norethisterone acetate or triptorelin...
- Multidetector computerized tomography enteroclysis vs. rectal water contrast transvaginal ultrasonography in determining the presence and extent of bowel endometriosis
S Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 37:603-13. 2011
..To compare the accuracy of multidetector computerized tomography enteroclysis (MDCT-e) and rectal water contrast transvaginal ultrasonography (RWC-TVS) in determining the presence and extent of bowel endometriosis...
- Vaginal danazol for women with rectovaginal endometriosis and pain symptoms persisting after insertion of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 113:116-9. 2011
..To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with vaginal danazol in improving the pain symptoms caused by rectovaginal endometriosis that persist after insertion of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD)...
- Loss of sympathetic nerve fibers in intestinal endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 94:2817-9. 2010
..Sympathetic nerve fibers are significantly reduced in the mucosal and muscular layer near the endometriotic lesions; in contrast, sensory nerve fiber density is not altered in the area near the endometriotic lesions...
- Aromatase inhibitors in the treatment of bladder endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Gynecol Endocrinol 27:337-40. 2011
..Aromatase inhibitors have recently been proposed for the treatment of endometriosis; however, no previous study examined the effects of these agents on pain and urinary symptoms of premenopausal women with bladder endometriosis...
- Prevalence of newly diagnosed endometriosis in women attending the general practitioner
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 110:203-7. 2010
..To investigate the prevalence of newly diagnosed endometriosis in premenopausal women who requested a consultation with their general practitioner because of non-gynecological problems...
- Current pharmacotherapy for endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Largo Rosanna Benzi 1, 16132, Genoa, Italy
Expert Opin Pharmacother 11:1123-34. 2010
..Medical therapy is the most commonly used treatment for endometriosis. In particular, the administration of hormonal therapies aims to improve symptoms with minimal adverse effects...
- Myasthenia gravis during pregnancy
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132, Genoa, Italy
Expert Rev Neurother 8:979-88. 2008
..Life-threatening conditions (e.g., respiratory insufficiency) may occur during pregnancy; therefore, intensive check-ups by a gynecologist and a neurologist are necessary...
- Letrozole and norethisterone acetate in colorectal endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 150:199-202. 2010
..This study evaluates the efficacy of aromatase inhibitors and norethisterone acetate in treating pain and gastrointestinal symptoms caused by bowel endometriosis...
- Images in clinical medicine. Endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
N Engl J Med 357:e8. 2007
- Dyspareunia and quality of sex life after laparoscopic excision of endometriosis and postoperative administration of triptorelin
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 87:227-9. 2007
..9% of the patients had no DD and 34.7% reported a decrease in DD intensity; an increase in the frequency of sexual intercourse was reported by 62.2% of the women; objective improvements in several aspects of sex life were observed...
- Uterine myomas, dyspareunia, and sexual function
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 86:1504-10. 2006
..To determine the prevalence of deep dyspareunia (DD) and characteristics of sexual life in women with uterine myomas...
- Transvaginal ultrasonography combined with water-contrast in the rectum in the diagnosis of rectovaginal endometriosis infiltrating the bowel
Mario Valenzano Menada
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 89:699-700. 2008
..In 4 of 5 (80.0%) nodules reaching the submucosa, the depth of infiltration was underestimated by RWC-TVS. The RWC-TVS reliably determined the largest diameter of the endometriotic nodules and was well tolerated by the patients...
- Vitamin D binding protein in endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
St Bartholomew s Hospital, St Bartholomew s School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMW College, London, United Kingdom
J Soc Gynecol Investig 12:272-7. 2005
..We examined the presence and expression of vitamin D binding protein (DBP) in the peritoneal fluid (PF) and plasma (PL) of women with endometriosis...
- Letrozole and desogestrel-only contraceptive pill for the treatment of stage IV endometriosis
Valentino Remorgida
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 47:222-5. 2007
..It has recently been suggested that aromatase inhibitors may effectively reduce pain symptoms related to the presence of endometriosis both in postmenopausal women and in subjects of reproductive age...
- Haptoglobin beta chain isoforms in the plasma and peritoneal fluid of women with endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, St Bartholomew s School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, United Kingdom
Fertil Steril 83:1536-43. 2005
..To estimate the expression of haptoglobin (Hp) beta chain isoforms in the peritoneal fluid (PF) and plasma (PL) of women with and without endometriosis...
- Letrozole and norethisterone acetate in rectovaginal endometriosis
Valentino Remorgida
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 88:724-6. 2007
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- Hemostasis by bipolar coagulation versus suture after surgical stripping of bilateral ovarian endometriomas: a randomized controlled trial
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 19:722-30. 2012
..To estimate whether the suture of the ovary is superior to bipolar coagulation in preserving ovarian reserve in infertile women undergoing laparoscopic stripping of bilateral endometriomas...
- Proteomic analysis of peritoneal fluid in women with endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, St Bartholomew s School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
J Proteome Res 6:3402-11. 2007
..Several molecules had aberrant expression in PF of women with endometriosis; they may be useful for a better understanding of the pathogenesis of this disease...
- Rectosigmoid endometriosis with unusual presentation at magnetic resonance imaging
Ennio Biscaldi
Department of Radiology, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 91:278-80. 2009
..In these patients, additional techniques such as multislice computed tomography enteroclysis may be used for adequate diagnosis before surgery...
- Endometriosis in menopause: a single institution experience
Matteo Morotti
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132, Genoa, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 286:1571-5. 2012
..This study aims to present the clinical characteristics of a series of postmenopausal women with endometriosis and to evaluate the preferential location, extension and histopathological features of the lesions...
- Quality of sex life in women with endometriosis and deep dyspareunia
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 83:573-9. 2005
..To characterize sexual function among women with endometriosis and deep dyspareunia (DD)...
- Randomized study of laparoscopic versus minilaparotomic myomectomy for uterine myomas
Franco Alessandri
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R. Benzi 10, 16132, Genoa, Italy
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 13:92-7. 2006
..CONCLUSION: When compared with minilaparotomic myomectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy may offer the benefits of lower postoperative analgesic use and faster postoperative recovery...
- Body mass index in endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Italy
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 121:94-8. 2005
..Previous studies did not establish a clear correlation between the presence of endometriosis and the values of body mass index (BMI)...
- Lymphedema microsurgical preventive healing approach for primary prevention of lower limb lymphedema after inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy for vulvar cancer
Matteo Morotti
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Surgery, Unit of Lymphatic Surgery, and Service of Nuclear Medicine, S Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int J Gynecol Cancer 23:769-74. 2013
..This study describes the use of microsurgical lymphatic venous anastomosis (LVA) to prevent LLL in patients with vulvar cancer undergoing inguinofemoral lymph node dissection (ILND)...
- Defective placental adhesion in voluntary termination of second-trimester pregnancy and risk of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies
Matteo Morotti
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 25:339-42. 2012
..To evaluate the prevalence of defective placental adhesion (DPA) in voluntary termination of second-trimester pregnancy and the risk of DPA recurrence in subsequent pregnancies...
- Peritoneal fluid macrophages in endometriosis: correlation between the expression of estrogen receptors and inflammation
Paola Montagna
Laboratory and Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 90:156-64. 2008
..To investigate the expression of estrogen receptors (ERs) and inflammatory cytokines in macrophages obtained from peritoneal fluid (PF) of women with endometriosis...
- MDCT enteroclysis urography with split-bolus technique provides information on ureteral involvement in patients with suspected bowel endometriosis
Ennio Biscaldi
Department of Radiology, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy
AJR Am J Roentgenol 196:W635-40. 2011
..The objective of our study was to evaluate the accuracy of MDCT enteroclysis with a split-bolus technique in detecting ureteral compression caused by endometriosis in women with suspected bowel endometriosis...
- Myasthenia gravis: management issues during pregnancy
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 121:129-38. 2005
..Women with myasthenia gravis should not be discouraged from conceiving; however, they should discuss their plan for pregnancy with their neurologist and their gynaecologist...
- Atherosclerosis in women with endometriosis
Stefano Pretta
Department of Neurosciences, Ophthalmology and Genetics, University of Genoa, and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, Genoa, Italy
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 132:226-31. 2007
..This study aims to determine whether women with endometriosis have greater subclinical atherosclerosis than the general population...
- Ureteral suspension facilitates surgery for deep pelvic endometriosis
Franco Alessandri
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Fertil Steril 87:1222-4. 2007
..This surgical technique facilitated the identification of the ureter, preventing injuries...
- Lymphedema microsurgical preventive healing approach: a new technique for primary prevention of arm lymphedema after mastectomy
Francesco Boccardo
Department of Surgery, Unit of Lymphatic Surgery, S Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Ann Surg Oncol 16:703-8. 2009
..The purpose of this manuscript is to assess the efficacy of direct lymphatic venous microsurgery in the prevention of lymphedema following axillary dissection for breast cancer...
- The efficacy of 2002 CDC guidelines in preventing perinatal group B Streptococcal vertical transmission: a prospective study
Davide Lijoi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 275:373-9. 2007
..The aim of the current study is to evaluate the differences in the rate of perinatal group B streptococcal vertical transmission between women who correctly underwent the CDC 2002 guidelines and women who did not...
- Multiple sclerosis: management issues during pregnancy
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ospedale San Martino, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 115:3-9. 2004
..The progressive nature of the disease may motivate affected women to start or complete their families as soon as possible...
- Evaluation of endometrial thickness in hormone receptor positive early stage breast cancer postmenopausal women switching from adjuvant tamoxifen treatment to anastrozole
Mario Valenzano Menada
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Genova, San Martino Hospital, L go R Benzi Pad 1, 16100 Genova, Italy
Breast 17:631-6. 2008
..Anastrozole reverses tamoxifen-induced increased endometrial thickness and sonographic endometrial cystic appearance...
- Bowel endometriosis: CT-enteroclysis
Ennio Biscaldi
Department of Radiology, Galliera Hospital, Via Mura delle Capuccine 14, 16128, Genoa, Italy
Abdom Imaging 32:441-50. 2007
..The potential of MSCTe for the diagnosis of bowel endometriosis relies on the fact that the serosal, muscular, and mucosal layers of the bowel wall can be evaluated...
- The preoperative diagnosis of borderline ovarian tumors: a review of current literature
Matteo Morotti
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 285:1103-12. 2012
..To evaluate the available information on the preoperative diagnosis of borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs)...
- Unidirectional barbed suture versus continuous suture with intracorporeal knots in laparoscopic myomectomy: a randomized study
Franco Alessandri
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 17:725-9. 2010
..To estimate the effectiveness of unidirectional knotless barbed suture and continuous suture with intracorporeal knots in the repair of uterine wall defects during laparoscopic myomectomy...
- Future perspectives in the medical treatment of endometriosis
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Obstet Gynecol Surv 60:817-26. 2005
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- What is the desired menstrual frequency of women without menstruation-related symptoms?
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Contraception 73:537-41. 2006
..This study aimed to investigate the desired menstrual frequency of subjects without menstruation-related symptoms...
- A prospective, randomized trial comparing immediate versus delayed catheter removal following hysterectomy
Franco Alessandri
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Genova University, Italy
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 85:716-20. 2006
..Despite recatheterization rate, early removal of in-dwelling catheters immediately after uncomplicated hysterectomy seems to decrease first ambulation time and hospital stay...
- Images of children born following infertility treatment
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 275:113-6. 2007
..This cross-sectional survey investigates patients' attitudes towards the use of photos of children born following infertility treatment...
- Fetal risks related to the treatment of multiple sclerosis during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Expert Rev Neurother 6:1823-31. 2006
..By contrast, glucocorticoids can be used to treat acute relapses during pregnancy...
- Bowel endometriosis: presentation, diagnosis, and treatment
Valentino Remorgida
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Obstet Gynecol Surv 62:461-70. 2007
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- Drug safety evaluation of desogestrel
Carolina Scala
University of Genoa, National Institute for Cancer Research, San Martino Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy 01139010511525 01139010511525
Expert Opin Drug Saf 12:433-44. 2013
..Although DSG is efficacious in HRT, it may not represent the best choice due to the potential higher risk of breast cancer compared with progesterone or dydrogesterone...
- Vaginal sacrospinous colpopexy using the Capio suture-capturing device versus traditional technique: feasibility and outcome
Umberto Leone Roberti Maggiore
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and National Institute for Cancer Research, University of Genoa, Largo Rosanna Benzi 1, 16132, Genoa, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 287:267-74. 2013
..This study compares the feasibility and outcome of sacrospinous colpopexy for treating vaginal vault prolapse (VVP) performed by either the traditional technique or a simplified procedure using the Capio™ suture-capturing device...
- Pharmacokinetics and toxicity of antimuscarinic drugs for overactive bladder treatment in females
Umberto Leone Roberti Maggiore
University of Genoa, San Martino Hospital and National Institute for Cancer Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Genoa, Italy
Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 8:1387-408. 2012
..Moreover, research should be encouraged in evaluating antimuscarinics in conjunction with other drugs such as estrogens or beta-agonists. The identification of prognostic criteria for pharmacological therapy would be helpful...
- Bevacizumab in endometrial cancer treatment
Matteo Morotti
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Genoa, San Martino Hospital, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Expert Opin Biol Ther 12:649-58. 2012
..EXPERT OPINION: Recent advances in the understanding of the molecular biology of EC have led to development of targeted therapies. Among these, antiangiogenic agents are one of the most promising therapies...
- Evaluation of patients' satisfaction of cervical ripening using dinoprostone by either intravaginal gel or pessary: an open-label, randomized, prospective study
Antonella Ferraiolo
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino University Hospital, Genoa, Italy
J Reprod Med 55:423-9. 2010
..To evaluate patient satisfaction of cervical ripening using dinoprostone (PGE2) by either intravaginal gel or pessary...
- Feasibility of axillary reverse mapping during sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer patients
Federico Casabona
Department of Gynecology, University of Genoa S Martino Hospital, Genoa, Italy
Ann Surg Oncol 16:2459-63. 2009
..This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of axillary reverse mapping (ARM) during sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in breast cancer patients...
- Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Melita Moioli
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132, Genoa, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 281:183-8. 2010
..The prognosis is poor in patients with persistent cardiomyopathy. Subsequent pregnancies are often associated with recurrence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction...
- Periurethral injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence: the impact on female sexual function
Umberto Leone Roberti Maggiore
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and National Institute for Cancer Research, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
J Sex Med 9:3255-63. 2012
..Urinary incontinence can negatively affect sexual function...
- Inflammatory bowel disease: management issues during pregnancy
Simone Ferrero
Dipartimento di Ostetricia e Ginecologia, Universita degli Studi di Genova, Padiglione 1, Ospedale San Martino, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132, Genova, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 270:79-85. 2004
..Inflammatory bowel disease often affects women during their reproductive years, causing management concerns for obstetricians caring for these patients during pregnancy...
- Uterine sarcoma occurring in a premenopausal patient after uterine artery embolization: a case report and review of the literature
Andrea Papadia
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Genoa, Italy
Gynecol Oncol 104:260-3. 2007
..We estimate the incidence of sarcoma after UAE, the mean diagnostic delay in young women undergoing this procedure and review the potential and limits of preoperative procedures in diagnosing uterine sarcomas...
- Feasibility and outcome of vaginal paravaginal repair using the Capio suture-capturing device
Umberto Leone Roberti Maggiore
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo Rosanna Benzi 1, Genoa 16132, Italy
Int Urogynecol J 23:341-7. 2012
..This investigation describes the feasibility and outcome of vaginal paravaginal repair (VPVR) performed using the Capio suture-capturing device...
- Pharmacokinetic and toxicity considerations for the use of anthracyclines in ovarian cancer treatment
Matteo Morotti
San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Genoa, Italy
Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 7:707-20. 2011
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- Adenomyosis in a patient with mosaic Turner's syndrome
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Padiglione 1, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genova, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 271:249-50. 2005
..Few case reports describing endometriosis in patients with gonadal dysgenesis have been published, but none has reported the presence of adenomyosis in a patient with Turner's syndrome...
- The association between p53 expression, stage and histological features in endometrial cancer
Nicola Ragni
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R. Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 123:111-6. 2005
..No simple relationship exists between the immunohistochemical determination of p53 expression and the biological aggressiveness of endometrial carcinomas...
- Epithelial abnormalities in cystic ovarian endometriosis
Federico Prefumo
Unità Operativa di Ostetricia e Ginecologia, Istituto G Gaslini, Universita di Genova, Genova, Italy
Gynecol Oncol 84:280-4. 2002
..To evaluate the prevalence of epithelial abnormalities in cystic ovarian endometriosis...
- Breast cancer with synchronous massive metastasis in the uterine cervix: a case report and review of the literature
Stefano Bogliolo
Department of Gynecology, Breast Unit, University of Genoa, 10 Largo Rosanna Benzi, Genoa, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 281:769-73. 2010
..This condition poses differential diagnostic problems in the settings of clinical and pathological investigations...
- Decidual vascular patterns in first-trimester abortions
Yuri Musizzano
Anatomic Pathology, University of Genoa, Via De Toni 14, Genoa, Italy
Virchows Arch 456:543-60. 2010
..However, using a limited panel of HC and IHC stainings, some significant findings can be more reliably reported, allowing the pathologist to acquire confidence in his routine diagnostic work...
- Maternal arrhythmias during pregnancy
Simone Ferrero
Dipartimento di Ostetricia e Ginecologia, Universita degli Studi di Genova, Padiglione 1 Ospedale San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 269:244-53. 2004
..An increased incidence of maternal cardiac arrhythmias is observed during pregnancy and they can range from clinically irrelevant isolated premature beats to debilitating supraventricular and ventricular tachycardias...
- Prospective study of mother-to-infant transmission of hepatitis C virus: a 10-year survey (1990-2000)
Simone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 82:229-34. 2003
..The purpose of this study was to determine the rate of vertical transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV). We also aimed to analyze the time of clearance of maternal antibodies in the serum of non-infected babies...
- Direct relationship between cell density and FDG uptake in asymptomatic aortic aneurysm close to surgical threshold: an in vivo and in vitro study
Cecilia Marini
CNR Institute of Bioimaging and Molecular Physiology, Milan, Genoa Section, Genoa, Italy
Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 39:91-101. 2012
..The present study tests the hypothesis that FDG uptake is low in asymptomatic noninflammatory AAA due to the low cell density in aneurysmal walls...
- Resveratrol counteracts systemic and local inflammation involved in early abdominal aortic aneurysm development
Daniela Palmieri
Experimental and Clinical Vascular Biology Lab, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, San Martino Hospital and Department of Internal Medicine, Research Center of Cardiovascular Biology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
J Surg Res 171:e237-46. 2011
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- Pregnancy despite IUD: adverse effects on pregnancy evolution and fetus
Ezio Fulcheri
Dipartimento di Anatomia ed Istologia Patologica, , Via De Toni, 14, 16132, Genoa, Italy
Contraception 68:35-8. 2003
..It is notable that in this case series a major lip defect occurred in 1 of 10 described cases (10%), suggesting that although pregnancies with IUD are exceptional, fetal abnormalities seem not...
- Spontaneous regression of transplacental metastases from maternal melanoma in a newborn: case report and review of the literature
Mario Valenzano Menada
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Italy
Melanoma Res 20:443-9. 2010
..The newborn, at 3 months of age, presented metastases secondary to maternal melanoma, which were resistant to chemotherapy. The disease regressed spontaneously and the child is now 24 months, alive in complete remission...
