Simone Ferrero

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  1. ncbi 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
  2. ncbi 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
  3. ncbi 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
  4. ncbi 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
  5. ncbi 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
  6. ncbi Rectosigmoid endometriosis with unusual presentation at magnetic resonance imaging
    Ennio Biscaldi
    Department of Radiology, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy
    Fertil Steril 91:278-80. 2009
  7. ncbi 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
  8. ncbi 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. ncbi Uterine adenomyosis in persistence of dysmenorrhea after surgical excision of pelvic endometriosis and colorectal resection
    Simone 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
  10. ncbi 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

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  1. ncbi 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...
  2. ncbi 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...
  3. ncbi 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...
  4. ncbi 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...
  5. ncbi 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)...
  6. ncbi 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...
  7. ncbi 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...
  8. ncbi 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...
  9. ncbi Uterine adenomyosis in persistence of dysmenorrhea after surgical excision of pelvic endometriosis and colorectal resection
    Simone 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...
  10. ncbi 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...
  11. ncbi 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...
  12. ncbi 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...
  13. ncbi 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...
  14. ncbi 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...
  15. ncbi Pharmacological treatment of endometriosis: experience with aromatase inhibitors
    Simone 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...
  16. ncbi 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...
  17. ncbi 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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  18. ncbi 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...
  19. ncbi 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...
  20. ncbi 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...
  21. ncbi 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...
  22. ncbi 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)...
  23. ncbi 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...
  24. ncbi 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...
  25. ncbi Changes in the size of rectovaginal endometriotic nodules infiltrating the rectum during hormonal therapies
    Simone 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...
  26. ncbi 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...
  27. ncbi 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...
  28. ncbi 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...
  29. ncbi 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...
  30. ncbi 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...
  31. ncbi 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...
  32. ncbi 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...
  33. ncbi 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...
  34. ncbi 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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  35. ncbi 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...
  36. ncbi 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...
  37. ncbi 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
    ....
  38. ncbi 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...
  39. ncbi Post-operative complications after caesarean section in HIV-infected women
    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 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...
  40. ncbi 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...