BACKGROUND: Zinc and copper are essential trace elements and play a crucial role in the homeostasis of connective tissues. In this study, we aimed to define zinc and copper levels in the vaginal tissue and establish whether a correlation ex…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the performance of a novel biomarker, a disintegrin and metalloprotease-12 (ADAM-12), to differentiate an ectopic pregnancy (EP) from normal intrauterine pregnancies (IUPs). DESIGN: Case-control study. SETTING: Thre…
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare complications and rate of conversion to laparotomy between normal-weight, preobese, and obese women who underwent laparoscopic management of benign adnexal mass. DESIGN: Retrospective chart review (Canadian Task…
OBJECTIVE: To identify risk factors for conversion to laparotomy during laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of patients who underwent laparoscopy for treatment of ectopic pregnancy, during a …