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...
Letrozole and norethisterone acetate in colorectal endometriosisSimone 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...
Transvaginal ultrasonography combined with water-contrast in the rectum in the diagnosis of rectovaginal endometriosis infiltrating the bowelMario 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...
Unusual complication of excision of pelvic endometriosis: pseudoaneurysm of the left uterine arterySimone 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...
Vaginal danazol for women with rectovaginal endometriosis and pain symptoms persisting after insertion of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine deviceSimone 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)...
Rectosigmoid endometriosis with unusual presentation at magnetic resonance imagingEnnio 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...
Letrozole and desogestrel-only contraceptive pill for the treatment of stage IV endometriosisValentino 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...
Dyspareunia and quality of sex life after laparoscopic excision of endometriosis and postoperative administration of triptorelinSimone 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 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...
Aromatase inhibitors in the treatment of bladder endometriosisSimone 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...
Defective placental adhesion in voluntary termination of second-trimester pregnancy and risk of recurrence in subsequent pregnanciesMatteo 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...
Loss of sympathetic nerve fibers in intestinal endometriosisSimone 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...
Fertility after bowel resection for endometriosisSimone 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...
MDCT enteroclysis urography with split-bolus technique provides information on ureteral involvement in patients with suspected bowel endometriosisEnnio 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...
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...
Ureteral suspension facilitates surgery for deep pelvic endometriosisFranco 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...
Bowel endometriosis: presentation, diagnosis, and treatmentValentino 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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Unidirectional barbed suture versus continuous suture with intracorporeal knots in laparoscopic myomectomy: a randomized studyFranco 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...
Current pharmacotherapy for endometriosisSimone 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...
Vaginal sacrospinous colpopexy using the Capio suture-capturing device versus traditional technique: feasibility and outcomeUmberto 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...
Hemostasis by bipolar coagulation versus suture after surgical stripping of bilateral ovarian endometriomas: a randomized controlled trialSimone 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...
The preoperative diagnosis of borderline ovarian tumors: a review of current literatureMatteo 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)...
Evaluation of patients' satisfaction of cervical ripening using dinoprostone by either intravaginal gel or pessary: an open-label, randomized, prospective studyAntonella 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...
Prevalence of newly diagnosed endometriosis in women attending the general practitionerSimone 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...
Changes in the size of rectovaginal endometriotic nodules infiltrating the rectum during hormonal therapiesSimone Ferrero
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Institute for Cancer Research, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, GE, Italy
Arch Gynecol Obstet 287:447-53. 2013
..To evaluate the changes in the volume of rectovaginal endometriotic nodules infiltrating the rectum during 12-month treatment with hormonal therapies...
Endometriosis in menopause: a single institution experienceMatteo 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...
Bevacizumab in endometrial cancer treatmentMatteo 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...
Periurethral injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence: the impact on female sexual functionUmberto 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...
The efficacy of 2002 CDC guidelines in preventing perinatal group B Streptococcal vertical transmission: a prospective studyDavide 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...
Peripartum cardiomyopathyMelita 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...
Peritoneal fluid macrophages in endometriosis: correlation between the expression of estrogen receptors and inflammationPaola 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...
Evaluation of endometrial thickness in hormone receptor positive early stage breast cancer postmenopausal women switching from adjuvant tamoxifen treatment to anastrozoleMario 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...
Myasthenia gravis during pregnancySimone 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...
Pharmacokinetic and toxicity considerations for the use of anthracyclines in ovarian cancer treatmentMatteo 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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Bowel endometriosis: CT-enteroclysisEnnio 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...
Uterine myomas, dyspareunia, and sexual functionSimone 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...
Letrozole and norethisterone acetate in rectovaginal endometriosisValentino 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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Feasibility and outcome of vaginal paravaginal repair using the Capio suture-capturing deviceUmberto 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...
Post-operative complications after caesarean section in HIV-infected womenSimone 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 268:268-73. 2003
..Unfortunately, the HIV-positive women (with low CD4 lymphocytes counts), whose infants theoretically will benefit most from caesarean delivery, are also the women who are most likely to experience post-operative complications...
Images of children born following infertility treatmentSimone 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...