Volume 56, Number 6, December2011

  Editorial
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L. D. Devoe, M.D.
 
 
 


  Original Articles
463
G. A. Bachmann, M.D., L. A. Bahouth, B.A., P. Amalraj, M.B.B.S., V. Mhamunkar, M.D., K. Hoes, M.B.S., and C. V. Ananth, Ph.D., M.P.H.
In symptomatic women with uterine fibroids seeking uterine fibroid embolization, fibroid location was not associated with anemia and patient-reported heavy vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain.
 
 


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S. V. Patel, M.D., R. W. Driggers, M.D., and C. M. Zahn, M.D.
Estimated resident clinical encounters from review of clinic schedule templates before and after the implementation of work hour regulations demonstrated a reduction in outpatient clinical experience.
 
 


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K. Tocce, M.D., M.P.H., J. Sheeder, Ph.D., and L. Vontver, M.D.
The current University of Colorado ob/gyn curriculum does not meet the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics learning objectives for abortion. Focus on meeting these objectives is warranted.
 
 


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D. Namaky, M.D., J. Herzberg, M.D., T. Dehoop, M.D., E. Jones, M.S., K. Wedig, M.D., and M. Marcotte, M.D.
Expectant management of early preterm birth may be associated with improved outcomes in regards to long-term risk of maternal depression.
 
 


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W. Y. Kim, M.D., S.-J. Chang, M.D., K.-H. Chang, M.D., Ph.D., S.-C. Yoo, M.D., E. J. Lee, M.D., Ph.D., and H.-S. Ryu, M.D., Ph.D.
Skipping cystoscopy or sigmoidoscopy based on the absence of invasion on magnetic resonance imaging is safe enough without concern for understaging.
 
 


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S. U. Mbamara, MBBS, FMCOG, FWACS, O. C. Ikpeze, MBBS, FRCOG, FMCOG, FWACS, FISS, J. E. N. Okonkwo, MBBS, FACOG, FWACS, FMCOG, FICS, I. V. Onyiaorah, MBBCh, MSc (Pharmacology), FMCPath, and C. O. Ukah, MBBS, FMCPath
This questionnaire-based study underscores the need to establish an intensive and sustainable awareness campaign on the prevention of cervical cancer in Nigeria and other developing countries.
 
 


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R. Matorras, M.D., Ph.D., A. Ballesteros, M.D., B. Prieto, M.D., Ph.D., I. Ocerin, M.D., A. Exp�sito, B.S., Ph.D., J. I. Pijoan, M.D., and L. Crisol, B.S.
The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device is a good option in the treatment of recurrent, multitreated endometriosis.
 
 


  Brief Communication
504
G. M. Tiboni, M.D., F. Giampietro, M.D., E. Gabriele, M.D., V. Di Donato, M.D., and G. G. Impicciatore, M.D.
A single endometrial biopsy performed on day 21 of spontaneous menstrual cycle preceding controlled ovarian stimulation may improve assisted reproductive technology outcome.
 
 


  Case Reports
507
J. P. Micha, M.D., A. A. Mendivil, M.D., H. D. Epstein, M.D., L. A. Laflamme, R.N., and B. H. Goldstein, Ph.D.
Endometrioid adenocarcinoma arising from endometriosis is very uncommon, but oncology physicians should anticipate this occurrence, particularly in patients with a BRCA mutation.
 
 


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U. Joneborg, M.D., N. Papadogiannakis, M.D., Ph.D., G. Lindell, M.D., and L. Marions, M.D., Ph.D.
A case of choriocarcinoma likely originating from an undiagnosed ovarian hydatidiform mole illustrates the importance of an accurate histological diagnosis.
 
 


515
C. A. Sewell, M.D., M.P.H., and M. L. Russo, M.D.
Detailed imaging of leiomyomas is useful in guiding surgical planning but is not definitive in localizing fibroids.
 
 


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H. E. Soydinc, M.D., M. S. Evsen, M.D., M. E. Sak, M.D., and T. Gul, M.D.
Cesarean scar pregnancy should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an extremely vascularized and exophytic mass in order not only to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity but also to preserve fertility.