S Ferrero

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Country: Italy

Publications

  1. ncbi Increased frequency of migraine among women with endometriosis
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    Hum Reprod 19:2927-32. 2004
  2. ncbi 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
  3. 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
  4. ncbi Lateral distribution of benign ovarian cysts
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo B. Benzi 1, Genoa 16132, Italy
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet 89:150-1. 2005
  5. ncbi 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
  6. ncbi 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
  7. 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
  8. ncbi 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
  9. ncbi Asthma in women with endometriosis
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    Hum Reprod 20:3514-7. 2005
  10. ncbi HIV-HCV co-infection during pregnancy
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Genoa, San Martino Hospital, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 57:627-35. 2005

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  1. ncbi Increased frequency of migraine among women with endometriosis
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    Hum Reprod 19:2927-32. 2004
    ..Our aim is to assess the prevalence and characteristics of headache in patients with endometriosis compared with women without this disease...
  2. ncbi 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)...
  3. 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...
  4. ncbi Lateral distribution of benign ovarian cysts
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo B. Benzi 1, Genoa 16132, Italy
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet 89:150-1. 2005
  5. ncbi 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...
  6. ncbi 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...
  7. 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...
  8. ncbi 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...
  9. ncbi Asthma in women with endometriosis
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    Hum Reprod 20:3514-7. 2005
    ..This study aimed to investigate asthma prevalence and severity in women with and without endometriosis...
  10. ncbi HIV-HCV co-infection during pregnancy
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Genoa, San Martino Hospital, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 57:627-35. 2005
    ..The aim of this study is to describe our experience in the management of HIV-HCV co-infected women during pregnancy and to report the rates of HIV and HCV vertical transmission in this particular population...
  11. ncbi Antiangiogenic therapies in endometriosis
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
    Br J Pharmacol 149:133-5. 2006
    ..Although preliminary results are interesting, further investigations are required before clinical trials can be planned in humans...
  12. ncbi 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...
  13. 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...
  14. ncbi 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...
  15. ncbi 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...
  16. ncbi 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...
  17. ncbi Deep dyspareunia and sex life after laparoscopic excision of endometriosis
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
    Hum Reprod 22:1142-8. 2007
    ..This study examines the effect of laparoscopic excision of endometriosis on DD and quality of sex life...
  18. ncbi 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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  19. ncbi 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...
  20. ncbi 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...
  21. ncbi How complete is full thickness disc resection of bowel endometriotic lesions? A prospective surgical and histological study
    V Remorgida
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Italy
    Hum Reprod 20:2317-20. 2005
    ..This study aims to evaluate the completeness of full thickness disc resection in the treatment of deep endometriotic bowel lesions...
  22. ncbi Transvaginal ultrasonography with water-contrast in the rectum in the diagnosis of bowel endometriosis
    M Morotti
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 62:179-85. 2010
    ..In this review, we describe in details a new technique for the diagnosis of rectosigmoid endometriosis: rectal water-contrast transvaginal ultrasonography...
  23. ncbi Does transvaginal ultrasonography combined with water-contrast in the rectum aid in the diagnosis of rectovaginal endometriosis infiltrating the bowel?
    M Valenzano Menada
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    Hum Reprod 23:1069-75. 2008
    ..The aim of this study was to determine whether adding water-contrast in the rectum during transvaginal ultrasonography (RWC-TVS) improves the diagnosis of rectal infiltration in women with rectovaginal endometriosis...
  24. ncbi Peripartum cardiomyopathy. A review
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Ginaecology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 55:139-51, 151-8. 2003
    ..The utility of immunosuppressive therapy remains ambiguous. Advances in medical therapy for dilated cardiomyopathy and cardiac transplantation have significantly improved the quality of life and survival for patients...
  25. ncbi 162 HIV-1 infected pregnant women and vertical transmission. Results of a prospective study
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Section of Biostatistics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 54:373-85. 2002
    ..Aim of this paper is to describe the changes over a 16-year period of the characteristics and management of HIV infected pregnant women...
  26. ncbi 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...
  27. ncbi The involvement of the interstitial Cajal cells and the enteric nervous system in bowel endometriosis
    V Remorgida
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of General Surgery and Transplant, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    Hum Reprod 20:264-71. 2005
    ..Our aim was to investigate the relationships between gastrointestinal symptoms and histological findings in women with bowel endometriosis...
  28. ncbi 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)...
  29. ncbi Pemetrexed disodium in ovarian cancer treatment
    M Morotti
    San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    Expert Opin Investig Drugs 21:437-49. 2012
    ..Further pharmacogenomic and clinical data are warranted to better define the role of PEM in the treatment of recurrent OC...
  30. ncbi Hydrothorax following ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproduction. Case report and review of the literature
    L H Abbamonte
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 59:85-90. 2007
    ..In addition, we describe the case of a 33-year-old woman with a right massive hydrothorax resulting from controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for intracytoplasmic sperm injection...
  31. ncbi Multislice CT enteroclysis in the diagnosis of bowel endometriosis
    Ennio Biscaldi
    Department of Radiology, Duchesse of Galliera Hospital, Via Mura delle Cappuccine 14, 16128 Genoa, Italy
    Eur Radiol 17:211-9. 2007
    ..7% in identifying women with bowel endometriosis. MSCTe is effective in determining the presence and depth of bowel endometriotic lesions...
  32. ncbi 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...
  33. 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...
  34. ncbi 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)...
  35. ncbi 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...
  36. ncbi 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...
  37. ncbi Congenital defects in assisted reproductive technology pregnancies
    P Sala
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Genoa, San Martino Hospital, Genoa
    Minerva Ginecol 63:227-35. 2011
    ..The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and kind of congenital malformations in assisted reproductive technology (ART) pregnancies...
  38. ncbi Massive ovarian edema: a case of over 30 cm ovarian mass in young woman
    M Valenzano Menada
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Genova, San Martino Hospital Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 60:345-8. 2008
    ..However, this entity should be considered in young women presenting with an ovarian mass and abdominal pain. Treatment of massive ovarian edema is controversial...
  39. 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...
  40. 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...
  41. ncbi Screening and treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) in HIV-infected women
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 54:297-307. 2002
    ....
  42. 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...
  43. ncbi 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...
  44. 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...
  45. 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...
  46. ncbi 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...
  47. 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...
  48. 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...
  49. ncbi Vaginal micronized progesterone in continuous hormone replacement therapy. A prospective randomized study
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 54:519-30. 2002
    ..Metabolic and tissue effects of the various progestins vary with dosage and route of administration. This study was performed to evaluate the effects of selected progestins on the lipidic profile and endometrial morphology...
  50. ncbi Seventy-five ectopic pregnancies. Medical and surgical management
    S Ferrero
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Ginecol 54:471-82. 2002
    ..The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment options of ectopic pregnancy...
  51. ncbi Surgical treatment of liver metastases from breast cancer
    E Arena
    Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
    Minerva Chir 59:7-15. 2004
    ..It should be considered in individual patients if the operative risk is low, if no extrahepatic disease is present and provided a complete resection with clear margins is technically feasible...
  52. 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...
  53. ncbi 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...
  54. ncbi 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)...
  55. 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
    ....
  56. 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...
  57. 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...
  58. 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...
  59. ncbi 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...
  60. 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...
  61. ncbi 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...
  62. ncbi Images in clinical medicine. Endometriosis
    Simone Ferrero
    San Martino Hospital and University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
    N Engl J Med 357:e8. 2007
  63. 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...
  64. 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...
  65. 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...
  66. ncbi Role of estrogens in inflammatory response: expression of estrogen receptors in peritoneal fluid macrophages from endometriosis
    Silvia Capellino
    Research Laboratory and Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Italy
    Ann N Y Acad Sci 1069:263-7. 2006
    ..Therefore, estrogens seem to play an important role in the immune response, independently from the pathology...
  67. ncbi 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...
  68. 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...
  69. ncbi Abdominal pain, bloating, and urgency
    Simone Ferrero
    Obstet Gynecol 106:195; author reply 195. 2005
  70. ncbi [Fetal risks related to the administration of anti-arrhythmia drugs during pregnancy]
    Simone Ferrero
    Dipartimento di Ginecologia e Ostetricia Ospedale San Martino Padiglione 1 Largo R Benzi, 10 16132 Genova
    Ital Heart J Suppl 3:993-1002. 2002
    ..In this report we review the fetal risks related to the management of maternal arrhythmias during pregnancy showing that most patients can be treated with an excellent result for their babies...
  71. ncbi Endometriosis at 2nd surgery--residual or recurrent disease
    Simone Ferrero
    Fertil Steril 83:815; author reply 815-6. 2005
  72. ncbi Irritable bowel syndrome and endometriosis
    Simone Ferrero
    Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 17:687. 2005
  73. ncbi Methodological concerns regarding levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in serum of patients with endometriosis
    Simone Ferrero
    Hum Reprod 19:220-1; author reply 221. 2004
  74. ncbi Vascular endothelial growth factor, persistent disease, and survival in ovarian cancer
    Simone Ferrero
    Gynecol Oncol 96:265; author reply 265-6. 2005
  75. ncbi Matalliotakis IM, Goumenou AG, Koumantakis GE, Neonaki MA, Koumantakis EE, Dionyssopoulou E, Athanassakis I, Vassiliadis S. Serum concentrations of growth factors in women with and without endometriosis: the action of anti-endometriosis medicines [Int Imm
    Simone Ferrero
    Int Immunopharmacol 4:157-8; author reply 159-60. 2004
  76. ncbi CD10 in the cytological diagnosis of endobronchial endometriosis
    Simone Ferrero
    Pediatr Pulmonol 42:746. 2007
  77. ncbi Endometrial directed biopsy during sonohysterography using the NiGo device: prospective study in women with abnormal uterine bleeding
    Franco Gorlero
    Department of Women and Children, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Imperia Hospital, Imperia, Italy
    Fertil Steril 89:984-90. 2008
    ..To determine the accuracy of sonohysterography (SHG), combined with sonography-guided biopsies that are performed by using the NiGo device, in the diagnosis of endometrial pathologies in women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)...
  78. ncbi Is VEGF a marker for ovarian response and pregnancy outcome?
    Simone Ferrero
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 121:249; author reply 250. 2005