Farina M

Endometriosis is the presence and growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus. Previous studies have suggested that endocrine disrupting chemicals such as organochlorine pesticides could be a risk factor for endometriosis. Hexachloro…

Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) is an organochlorine pesticide that induces toxic reproductive effects in laboratory animals. It is a dioxin-like compound and a weak ligand of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). Endometriosis is characterized by t…

Objective: To evaluate the side effects and complications of, difficulties with, and possible solutions to the problems associated with sonohysterosalpingography. Design: Prospective study. Setting: University hospital. Patient(s): One thou…

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of a new technique, the sonovaginography, for the assessment of rectovaginal endometriosis.DesignProspective study.SettingUniversity hospital.Patient(s)Forty-six women were scheduled for laparotomic or lapa…

To evaluate the efficacy of a new technique, the sonovaginography, for the assessment of rectovaginal endometriosis. Design: Prospective study. Setting: University hospital. Patient(s): Forty-six women were scheduled for laparotomic or lapa…

A spontaneous uterus rupture occurred during the labour of a 37-week-pregnant woman showing a precocious rupture of membranes. It appeared enlarged and the cut surface of the myometrium showed coarse trabeculations. The histological examina…

Introduction: The evaluation of uterine cavity and tubal status is a necessary prerequisite for patients undergoing initial evaluation for infertility and in cases of abnormal uterine bleeding. Sonohysterography (SHG) is a technique for stu…

Sonohysterography (SHG) is a technique for assessing uterine anomalies and tubal status. This diagnostic procedure is carried out after injecting sterile saline solution into the uterine cavity under continuous sonographic visualisation. \n…