Katharine K O'Dell

Summary

Affiliation: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Pharmacologic management of asymptomatic bacteriuria and urinary tract infections in women
    Katharine K O'Dell
    Ob Gyn Department, UMass Memorial Medical Center, University of Massachusetts, 119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 56:248-65. 2011
  2. ncbi Vaginal pressure during lifting, floor exercises, jogging, and use of hydraulic exercise machines
    Katharine K O'Dell
    Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
    Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 18:1481-9. 2007
  3. ncbi It's not all about birth: biomechanics applied to pelvic organ prolapse prevention
    Katharine K O'Dell
    University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 53:28-36. 2008
  4. ncbi Common problems of urination in nonpregnant women: causes, current management, and prevention strategies
    Katharine K O'Dell
    University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 51:159-73. 2006
  5. ncbi Acupuncture for urinary urgency in women over 50: what is the evidence?
    Katharine K O'Dell
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts, USA
    Urol Nurs 26:23-30. 2006
  6. ncbi 'I'd rather just go on as I am'--pelvic floor care preferences of frail, elderly women in residential care
    Katharine K O'Dell
    University of Massachusetts, Worcester MA, USA
    Urol Nurs 28:36-47. 2008
  7. ncbi Exclusion of elderly women from published randomized trials of stress incontinence surgery
    Abraham N Morse
    Meyers Primary Care Institute, University of Massachusetts Medical School and Fallon Foundation, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 104:498-503. 2004
  8. ncbi Vaginal revision of intravesical tension-free vaginal tape 44 h after initial placement: a case report
    Lisa C Labin
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, UMass Memorial Medical Center, 119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
    Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 18:223-5. 2007
  9. ncbi Long-term efficacy of the pubovaginal Mersilene mesh sling
    Stephen B Young
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 201:516.e1-7. 2009
  10. ncbi Midline anterior repair alone vs anterior repair plus vaginal paravaginal repair: a comparison of anatomic and quality of life outcomes
    Abraham N Morse
    Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA
    Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 18:245-9. 2007

Detail Information

Publications18

  1. ncbi Pharmacologic management of asymptomatic bacteriuria and urinary tract infections in women
    Katharine K O'Dell
    Ob Gyn Department, UMass Memorial Medical Center, University of Massachusetts, 119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 56:248-65. 2011
    ..This article summarizes current evidence related to treatment choice and compares selected treatment practice guidelines. Evidence related to prevention of recurrent infection without the use of antibiotics is included...
  2. ncbi Vaginal pressure during lifting, floor exercises, jogging, and use of hydraulic exercise machines
    Katharine K O'Dell
    Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
    Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 18:1481-9. 2007
    ..Individual variations warrant further study...
  3. ncbi It's not all about birth: biomechanics applied to pelvic organ prolapse prevention
    Katharine K O'Dell
    University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 53:28-36. 2008
    ..Clinical recommendations are based on current evidence regarding topics such as physical activity during pregnancy, treatment of vaginal atrophy, and optimal pelvic floor muscle exercises...
  4. ncbi Common problems of urination in nonpregnant women: causes, current management, and prevention strategies
    Katharine K O'Dell
    University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 51:159-73. 2006
    ..Suggestions are made for relevant curriculum content at both the basic and advanced levels of advanced practice education...
  5. ncbi Acupuncture for urinary urgency in women over 50: what is the evidence?
    Katharine K O'Dell
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts, USA
    Urol Nurs 26:23-30. 2006
  6. ncbi 'I'd rather just go on as I am'--pelvic floor care preferences of frail, elderly women in residential care
    Katharine K O'Dell
    University of Massachusetts, Worcester MA, USA
    Urol Nurs 28:36-47. 2008
    ..Little is known about how frail, elderly women in assisted living and long-term care facilities view pelvic floor dysfunctions and treatments. Twenty-five residents reflect on these issues, and quality of life...
  7. ncbi Exclusion of elderly women from published randomized trials of stress incontinence surgery
    Abraham N Morse
    Meyers Primary Care Institute, University of Massachusetts Medical School and Fallon Foundation, USA
    Obstet Gynecol 104:498-503. 2004
    ..Our objective was to review the published randomized trials of the surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence and estimate the proportion of women 70 years or older enrolled in those trials...
  8. ncbi Vaginal revision of intravesical tension-free vaginal tape 44 h after initial placement: a case report
    Lisa C Labin
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, UMass Memorial Medical Center, 119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
    Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 18:223-5. 2007
    ..With this technique, a more invasive surgery including laparotomy with cystotomy might successfully be avoided...
  9. ncbi Long-term efficacy of the pubovaginal Mersilene mesh sling
    Stephen B Young
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 201:516.e1-7. 2009
    ..The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of the pubovaginal Mersilene mesh sling (PVMMS) for complicated urodynamic stress incontinence (USI)...
  10. ncbi Midline anterior repair alone vs anterior repair plus vaginal paravaginal repair: a comparison of anatomic and quality of life outcomes
    Abraham N Morse
    Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA
    Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 18:245-9. 2007
    ..89). Our retrospective study did not suggest that adding VPVR was superior in terms of anatomic or quality of life outcomes. Prospective assessment of the role of VPVR in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse is needed...
  11. ncbi Uses of qualitative research, or so what good is it?
    Cynthia S Jacelon
    School for Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA
    Urol Nurs 25:471-3. 2005
  12. ncbi Prediction of successful voiding immediately after outpatient mid-urethral sling
    Kenneth I Barron
    Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
    Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 17:570-5. 2006
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  13. ncbi Low risk of ureteral obstruction with "deep" (dorsal/posterior) uterosacral ligament suture placement for transvaginal apical suspension
    Michael P Aronson
    Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 192:1530-6. 2005
    ..We examined the ureteral obstruction rate with a "deep" (dorsal/posterior) uterosacral ligament suture placement modification of a standard USLF procedure...
  14. ncbi Laparoscopic versus open Burch retropubic urethropexy: comparison of morbidity and costs when performed with concurrent vaginal prolapse repairs
    Andrew J Walter
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 186:723-8. 2002
    ..CONCLUSION: Traditional benefits of laparoscopic retropubic urethropexy were not apparent when vaginal prolapse repairs were performed...
  15. ncbi The risk of hydrosalpinx formation and adnexectomy following tubal ligation and subsequent hysterectomy: a historical cohort study
    Abraham N Morse
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 194:1273-6. 2006
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  16. ncbi Histologic evaluation of human cadaveric fascia lata in a rabbit vagina model
    Andrew J Walter
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 17:136-42. 2006
    ..Cadaveric fascia lata serves as scaffolding for host tissue incorporation with replacement by host collagen...
  17. ncbi Changes in tensile strength of cadaveric human fascia lata after implantation in a rabbit vagina model
    Andrew J Walter
    Division of Urogynecology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    J Urol 169:1907-10; discussion 1910. 2003
    ..There was no gross evidence of graft autolysis. CONCLUSIONS: The decrease in tensile strength of cadaveric fascial graft was significant after implantation in this model...
  18. ncbi Perioperative changes in serum creatinine after gynecologic surgery
    Andrew J Walter
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Calif, USA
    Am J Obstet Gynecol 186:1315-9. 2002
    ..If bilateral ureteral patency was demonstrated after operation in our population, creatinine level elevations were always <0.3 mg/dL...