Edward E. Wallach

ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to compare subjects with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS) with controls on prior surgeries.Study designIC/PBS subjects were compared with matched controls on surgeries and possi…

Contents: Preface: Who We Are and Why We Wrote This BookIntroduction: What is Hysterectomy and What Is the Debate? Part I About the Female Reproductive Organs 1. Anatomy of the Uterus 2. Looking at the Uterus: Imaging and Diagnosis Part II …

After completing this lesson, the participant will be familiar with the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and etiology of pelvic pain, and be able to develop a s.ystematic diagnostic approach and strategic plan for the management of patients w…

ObjectiveTo review basic physics of different surgical modalities and their clinical applications and outcomes.DesignThe relevant literature and personal experience were used to prepare the manuscript.ResultsOperative laparoscopy is safe an…

ObjectiveTo determine if prostaglandins (PGs) have a direct effect on the ovarian proteolytic enzyme system by examining ultrastructure of the follicle wall and the microvasculature in the presence and absence of indomethacin and by using t…

Luteal phase deficiency is an ovulatory dysfunction problem that is subtle but real. It may be the most common ovulatory problem in women. Luteal phase deficiency has been clearly demonstrated in the research setting (1) in spontaneous cycl…

Perifollicular vasculature undergoes significant morphologic changes as ovulation approaches. These vascular changes were observed in in vitro perfused and in situ rabbit ovaries by means of scanning electron microscopy of microcorrosion ca…

Despite the introduction of new ovulation-inducing agents, CC remains the drug of choice for most anovulatory patients. Before initiating therapy, patients should be evaluated to determine the cause of anovulation. Patients with ovarian fai…

An in vitro perfused rabbit ovary preparation has been developed to study local factors responsible for the ovulatory process. This preparation enables: (1) isolation of the ovary from systemic influences, (2) direct serial observations of …

An in vitro perfused ovary preparation was used to study the role of prostaglandin F2alpha (PGF2alpha) in follicle rupture. The administration of PGF2alpha alone has been shown to restore indomethacin-blocked ovulation in rabbits and monkey…

A chronically implanted, highly sensitive force transducer was used to study ovarian contractions in the rabbit. The transducer is implanted into the medulla of the ovary through its long axis. The leads are then drawn through the abdominal…