Christopher C. DeStephano

OBJECTIVE: We gained insights into women's experiences and knowledge about the occurrence of vaginal bleeding during perimenopause requiring evaluation. METHODS: Qualitative inquiry was chosen to explore topics in greater depth to understan…

INTRODUCTION: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects up to 15% of women in the United States. The endocannabinoid system can be a pharmacological target for endometriosis-related pelvic pain, as cannabis receptors are highly expressed in the ute…

Background: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects up to 15% of women in the United States. The endocannabinoid system is a potential pharmacological target for pelvic pain as cannabinoid receptors are highly expressed in the uterus and other no…

Anastomotic leakage is a dreaded complication of gastrointestinal surgery. The complication is difficult to manage and is associated with prolonged hospitalizations and increased morbidity and mortality. We present the nonsurgical managemen…