Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology

Uterine anomalies are uncommon Mullerian malformations without known etiology. Many hypotheses have been put forward to explain these anomalies such as the involvement of genetic, environmental, and pharmacological issues [1]. The incidence…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess endometriomas and follicular cysts using a new quantitative method provided by the picture archiving and communication system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed our computer ultrasound da…

OBJECTIVE: Insertion of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system Mirena is difficult in women with adenomyosis, and the device is often subsequently expelled. We used a novel insertion technique (Yang's method) to overcome this prob…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the outcome of myoma enucleation by morcellation while it is attached to the uterus (in situ morcellation) in laparoscopic myomectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 82 patients diagnosed with myoma or adenomyosis…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accuracy of different transvaginal sonographic criteria in the diagnosis of adenomyosis, and to determine the most useful sonographic feature by comparison with histopathologic results. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A t…

Extensive adenomyosis (adenomyosis) or its variance, localized adenomyosis (adenomyoma) of the uterus, is often described as scattered, widely-distributed endometrial glands or stromal tissue found throughout the myometrium layer of the ute…

OBJECTIVE: With improvements in immunosuppression and surgical techniques, more women are undergoing kidney transplantation (KT) for management of end-stage renal disease. Location of the transplanted pelvic kidney and transplanted ureter m…

Since the initial description of laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) in 1979, many reports of this technique have been published worldwide. The indications for LM have grown in line with improvements in laparoscopic techniques and instruments over…

OBJECTIVE: This prospective study aimed to evaluate an alternative laparoscopic extracorporeal approach for the treatment of benign ovarian cysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The initial study population included 243 patients diagnosed with ben…

OBJECTIVE: Women of reproductive age are at risk of ruptured corpus luteum with hemoperitoneum. We identified the clinical and demographic features of patients recently treated in our institution and compared the findings with those from an…

OBJECTIVE: To find ways of preventing abdominal wall endometriosis through a retrospective case review. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective study of 22 patients presenting with 26 postoperative abdominal wall masses. All masses were pat…

OBJECTIVE: To compare the outcomes of single versus double intrauterine insemination. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective randomized study was carried out in 100 infertile patients. One intrauterine insemination was applied 36 hours af…

Ascites is a pathologic accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity, and usually develops as a result of liver disease, congestive heart failure or nephrotic syndrome. Ascites is also a common manifestation of some gynecologic diseas…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a microwave endometrial ablation (MEA) procedure to treat patients with menorrhagia after endometrial curettage but without medical pretreatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From February to Sep…

OBJECTIVES: To present a case of hydronephrosis and hydroureter secondary to pelvic endometriosis and to discuss the pitfalls in laparoscopic management. CASE REPORT: A 37-year-old nulligravida woman had mild elevation of blood pressure fo…

OBJECTIVE: Mitotically active leiomyoma of the uterus complicated with postmenopausal vaginal bleeding has never been reported in Taiwan. Here, we present a case of mitotically active leiomyoma of the uterus complicated with postmenopausal …

OBJECTIVE: Scar endometriosis is a rare condition. We report a case of scar endometriosis occurring at the site of an old cesarean section scar. CASE REPORT: A 29-year-old multiparous woman complained of painful sensation during menstruati…

OBJECTIVE: Malignant transformations of adenomyosis in premenopausal women with normal endometrium are extremely rare. We report a case of adenocarcinoma arising from an adenomyotic focus in the uterus, which was found unexpectedly in a wom…