Embarazo molar cervical: diagnóstico y tratamiento quirúrgico con legrado uterino y ligadura de arterias cervicales / Cervical molar pregnancy: diagnosis and surgical treatment with uterine curettage and cervical arteries ligation

Resumen Reportamos el caso de una mujer de 28 años con atraso menstrual de 14 días, diagnosticada en el servicio de urgencia obstétrica del Hospital Félix Bulnes con un embarazo ectópico cervical mediante ultrasonido, en contexto de metrorragia grave. El tratamiento consistió en legrado uterino segmentario más ligadura de arterias cervicales. El estudio histopatológico reveló una mola hidatiforme parcial en el producto del curetaje. La paciente evolucionó favorablemente sin requerir más intervenciones. Este caso da cuenta del exitoso manejo de un embarazo cervical con tratamiento quirúrgico, dando una oportunidad de preservar la fertilidad de la paciente.

Abstract We are reporting the case of a 28-year-old woman with 14-day menstrual delay diagnosed, in the obstetric emergency department of Félix Bulnes Hospital, with a cervical pregnancy through ultrasound, in the context of severe metrorrhagia. The treatment consisted in uterine curettage and ligation of cervical arteries. A histopathological study revealed a partial hydatidiform mole in the curettage product. The patient evolved favorably without other interventions. This case its an example of the successful management of a cervical pregnancy with surgical treatment, giving a chance of preserving the fertility of the patient.

Effect of electroacupuncture at / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of the combination of electroacupuncture (EA) at @*METHODS@#A total of 58 patients after uterine curettage of incomplete abortion were randomized into an EA group and a western medication group, 29 cases in each one. In the western medication group, mifepristone tablets were administered orally, 2 tablets each time, once daily. In the EA group, on the base of the treatment as the western medication group, EA was applied to @*RESULTS@#After treatment, the intrauterine residue area and CDFI blood flow signal positive rate were all reduced as compared with the values before treatment in patients of the two groups (@*CONCLUSION@#The combined treatment of electroacupuncture at

Trastornos del espectro de placenta acreta / Disorders of Placenta Accreta Spectrum

RESUMEN El antecedente de cesáreas es el factor de riesgo más importante en el desarrollo de los trastornos del espectro de placenta acreta. La elevación global del indicador de cesárea ha llevado aparejado un aumento en la incidencia de estos trastornos. Sin embargo, deben considerarse entre los riesgos, otras condiciones antenatales asociadas con un daño quirúrgico menos extenso de la pared uterina, tal es el caso de los legrados. Se realiza una revisión de la literatura sobre el tema de los trastornos del espectro de placenta acreta para profundizar sobre su grave repercusión en el embarazo y se recomienda, como parte de la atención prenatal, la pesquisa de placentación acreta en toda gestante con antecedentes de legrados uterinos. La placenta acreta es casi siempre una condición enteramente iatrogénica y en lo que respecta al aborto, profesionales de la salud y paciente podríamos contribuir a la disminución de su incidencia(AU)

ABSTRACT A history of C-sections is the most important risk factor for the development of placenta accreta spectrum disorders. The global elevation of caesarean section indicator has led to increase the incidence of these disorders. However, other antenatal conditions should be considered among the risks, associated with less extensive surgical damage of the uterine wall, such as curettage. A literature review on the subject of placental accreta spectrum disorders is carried out to deepen on the serious impact on pregnancy. Screening of placenta accreta is recommended in all pregnant women with a history of uterine curettage, as part of prenatal care. Placenta accreta is generally an entirely iatrogenic condition. Health professionals and patients could contribute to the reduction of this condition incidence, in regards to abortion(AU)

Comparison of the efficacy of simple high-intensity focused ultrasound with or without uterine curettage for placenta implantation / 中国实用妇科与产科杂志

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the clinical efficacy of HIFU combined uterine curettage and that of simple HIFU after vaginal delivery for placenta implantation.METHODS: HIFU were performed in 33 patients diagnosed with placenta implantation by MRI after vaginal delivery from 2013 to 2019. Among them,7 cases were treated with HIFU combined with uterine curettage(combination group),and the remaining 26 cases were HIFU group.The discharge of residual placental tissues and vaginal bleeding volume,vaginal bleeding time,time for menstrual resumption,hCG outcome and re-pregnancy were counted.RESULTS: There were no statistical differences in the vaginal discharge of lesion tissues,the vaginal bleeding volume up to menstrual resumption,vaginal bleeding time,time for menstrual resumptiom or hCG outcome(P>0.05),That is to say,the effect was equivalent.The hospitalization expenses and hospitalization time of HIFU combined with uterine curettage group were higher and longer than those of HIFU group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: HIFU is effective in the treatment of placenta-implanted patients.

Clinical efficacy of vaginal repair for type Ⅱ cesarean scar pregnancy / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of vaginal hysterectomy and uterine scar repair in the treatment of type Ⅱ cesare-an scar pregnancy. Methods A total of 157 patients with type Ⅱ cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) admitted to our obstetrics and gynecology department of our hospital from July 2016 to July 2017 were selected as research subjects. They were divided into ultrasound curettage group (n =87) and vaginal repair group(n =70) according to different surgical methods. The surgical bleeding volume, operative time, hospital stay and human chorionic gonadotropin (β-HCG) level before and after operation,the time of blood β-HCG returning to normal level,hemoglobin (HB) level before and after operation,menstrual recovery time,stress response, inflammatory response and surgical complications were compared between the two groups. Results The intraoperative blood loss volume, operative time and hospital slay in ultrasound curettage group were lower than those in vaginal repair group,the difference was significant(P ＜0.05). The time of blood β-HCG returning to normal level in vaginal repair group after operation was shorter than that in ultrasound curettage group, the difference was significant (P ＜ 0. 05). There was no significant difference in the HB level between the two groups(P＞0.05). The menstrual recovery time in vaginal repair group was shorter than that in ultrasound curettage group,the difference was significant(P ＜0. 05). The levels of postoperative epinephrine (E) and Cortisol (Cor) in vaginal repair group after operation were lower than those in ultrasound curettage group, while the level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was higher than that in ultrasound curettage group,the difference was significant(P ＜0.05). The levels of IL-2, IL-6 and IL-8 in vaginal repair group after operation were lower than those in ultrasound curettage group while the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) was higher than that in ultrasound curettage group,the difference was significant(P ＜0.05). The incidence rate of postoperative complications in ultrasound curettage group was higher than that in vaginal repair group(P ＜0. 05). Conclusion Vaginal repair is more beneficial to shortern the time of blood β-HCG returning to normal level and menstrual recovery time, promote the inflammatory factor and hormone recovery to a normal level, and reduce the incidence of complication.

Prophylactic uterine artery chemoembolization combined with sequential ultrasound-guided curettage of uterine cavity for the treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy: clinical observation of 231 patients / 介入放射学杂志

Objective To evaluate the clinical application of prophylactic uterine artery chemoembolization (UACE) together with sequential ultrasound-guided curettage of uterine cavity for the treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP). Methods The clinical data and follow-up results of 231 CSP patients who were treated with UACE together with sequential ultrasound-guided curettage of uterine cavity were retrospectively analyzed. Results After UACE together with sequential ultrasound-guided curettage of uterine cavity, successful termination of pregnancy was achieved in all 231 patients, neither hemorrhagic shock nor death occurred. The median amount of blood loss during curettage of uterine cavity was 10 ml. After curettage of uterine cavity, the median values of RBC, HGB and HCT were 3.53×1012/L, 105 g/L and 32％ respectively, the preoperative median values of which were 4.04×1012/L, 121 g/L and 36％ respectively, indicating there were a slight reduction in RBC, HGB and HCT after UACE, the differences were statistically significant (P＜0.001). The median values of β-HCG measured before UACE and after curettage of uterine cavity were29 069.0 U/ml and 1723.5 U/ml respectively, the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.001). According to the gestational age, the patients were divided into group A (gestational age ≤56 days) and group B (gestational age 57-81 days). Further stratified analysis showed that no statistically significant differences in blood loss during curettage of uterine cavity and in reduction degree of RBC, HGB and HCT after UACE existed between group A and group B. Conclusion Prophylactic UACE before CSP can effectively reduce the occurrence of massive bleeding during uterine curettage. For the treatment of CSP, UACE together with sequential ultrasound-guided curettage of uterine cavity is safe and reliable. Therefore, this therapy can be used as a routine treatment strategy for CSP.

Accuracy of Transvaginal Ultrasonography, Hysteroscopy and Uterine Curettage in Evaluating Endometrial Pathologies / Acurácia da ultrassonografia transvaginal, histeroscopia e curetagem uterina na avaliação de patologias endometriais

Abstract Objective To evaluate the accuracy of transvaginal ultrasonography, hysteroscopy and uterine curettage in the diagnosis of endometrial polyp, submucous myoma and endometrial hyperplasia, using as gold standard the histopathological analysis of biopsy samples obtained during hysteroscopy or uterine curettage. Methods Cross-sectional study performed at the Hospital Universitário de Brasília (HUB). Data were obtained from the charts of patients submitted to hysteroscopy or uterine curettage in the period from July 2007 to July 2012. Results One-hundred and ninety-one patients were evaluated, 134 of whom underwent hysteroscopy, and 57, uterine curettage. Hysteroscopy revealed a diagnostic accuracy higher than 90% for all the diseases evaluated, while transvaginal ultrasonography showed an accuracy of 65.9% for polyps, 78.1% for myoma and 63.2% for endometrial hyperplasia. Within the 57 patients submitted to uterine curettage, there was an accuracy of 56% for polyps and 54.6% for endometrial hyperplasia. Conclusion Ideally, after initial investigation with transvaginal ultrasonography, guided biopsy of the lesion should be performed by hysteroscopy, whenever necessary, in order to improve the diagnostic accuracy and subsequent clinical management.

Resumo Objetivo avaliar a acurácia da ultrassonografia transvaginal, da histeroscopia e da curetagem uterina no diagnóstico de pólipo endometrial, mioma submucoso e hiperplasia de endométrio, utilizando como padrão-ouro a análise histopatológica de amostras obtidas por biópsia realizada durante a histeroscopia ou a curetagem. Métodos estudo transversal realizado no Hospital Universitário de Brasília (HUB), cujas informações foram obtidas nos prontuários das pacientes que foram submetidas à histeroscopia ou curetagem uterina no período de julho de 2007 a julho de 2012. Resultados Foram avaliadas 191 pacientes, sendo que 134 foram submetidas à histeroscopia e 57 à curetagem uterina. Observou-se acurácia diagnóstica maior que 90% para todas as patologias avaliadas por histeroscopia, enquanto que por ultrassonografia transvaginal observou-se acurácia de 65,9% para pólipo, 78,1% para mioma e 63,2% para hiperplasia endometrial. Nas 57 pacientes submetidas a curetagem uterina, observou-se acurácia de 56% para pólipo e de 54,6% para hiperplasia endometrial. Conclusão Idealmente, após a investigação inicial com ultrassonografia transvaginal, deveria, sempre que necessário, ser realizada histeroscopia com biópsia guiada da lesão, o que melhoraria a acurácia diagnóstica e posterior conduta clínica.

Histórias de aborto provocado entre adolescentes em Teresina, Piauí, Brasil / Histories of induced abortion among adolescents from Teresina in the State of Piauí, Brazil

Este artigo analisa os métodos, os percursos e as redes de apoio utilizados por adolescentes para o aborto clandestino. O estudo, transversal e descritivo, entrevistou 30 adolescentes internadas após a curetagem uterina por aborto em dois hospitais públicos de Teresina, de junho a novembro de 2011. O consentimento livre e esclarecido foi oral e as entrevistas foram gravadas após a confirmação do aborto induzido. Majoritariamente, as adolescentes tinham entre 14 e 17 anos, eram solteiras, urbanas, moravam com os pais, tinham baixa escolaridade e registravam idade gestacional de 12 semanas. O Cytotec foi usado isoladamente por 28 (94%) adolescentes - de 3 a 6 comprimidos, vaginal e/ou oralmente, que procuraram o hospital após sangramento vaginal e/ou cólicas intensas. Elas compraram o Cytotec sozinhas (43%, 13) ou com ajuda de amigo ou companheiro (40%, 12), em farmácias comuns. O medicamento foi vendido pelo proprietário (45%, 13) ou pelo balconista (55%, 16), que deu as orientações de uso. O apoio para as adolescentes irem ao hospital foi dado pela mãe (40%, 12) ou por amiga (30%, 9). Houve 3 (10%) complicações graves, resultando em internação de até 20 dias. O estudo demonstra a predominância do Cytotec como método abortivo entre adolescentes.

This paper analyses the methods, techniques and support networks taken by adolescents to perform illegal abortions. It is a descriptive and cross-sectional study involving interviews with 30 adolescents who had been hospitalized for uterine curettage in two public hospitals in Teresina between June and November 2011. Informed consent was given orally, and the interviews were recorded after the confirmation of the induced abortion. The adolescents were between 14 and 17 years old, single, and predominantly lived with their parents in urban areas, had little schooling and recorded a gestational age of 12 weeks. Between 3 and 6 tablets of Cytotec were taken orally and/or vaginally by 28 (94%) adolescents, and they were rushed to the hospital due to severe cramping, vaginal bleeding or both. They either bought Cytotec alone (43%, 13), or with the help of a friend or partner (40%, 12). Cytotec was sold to them in ordinary pharmacies, by the owner (45%, 13) or clerk (55%, 55), who provided instructions for use. They went to the hospital with their mother (40%, 12) or a girl friend (30%, 9). Three (10%) adolescents developed serious complications. The study revealed that Cytotec is the main method used to perform illegal abortions among adolescents.

Comparison study between uterine artery embolization combines uterine curettage and surgidal treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy / 中国综合临床

Objective To determine the treatment effect of cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) and provide theoretical guidance in selecting proper treatment for this disease. Methods Sixty-two patients were randomly divided into 2 groups taken uterine artery embolization combines uterine curettage (combination group,n = 32) and gynaecologic surgery (surgery group, n = 30) respectively. The operation time, blood loss, intraoperative fluid volume, uterine retention rate, hospitalization days and medical expense of two groups were recorded and compared.The complication occurrence of both short-term and long-term was observed, and the results in two groups were compared. Long term and short term occurrence of complications were also observed. Results No significant difference in preoperative indicators was found between two groups, includes average age, menopause time, blood β-HCG value,gestational sac diameter,the amount of vaginal bleeding (P ＞ 0. 05 ). But after the operation,we found significant difference between the combination group and surgical group in uterine retention rates (96.9% (31/32)and 20.0% (6/30) respectively, P ＜ 0. 01 ). The significant differences were also observed in operative time (42. 0 ±13.2) min and ( 120.0 ± 34.5 ) min respectively, P ＜ 0. 001 ); average hospitalization days ( (7.0 ± 1.0)days and ( 15.0 ± 2.0) days respectively, P ＜ 0. 001 ); medical expense ( $ 9143.5 ± 864.3 and $ 11 371.7 ±1621.0 respectively, P ＜ 0. 001 ) between the combination group and surgical group. During hospitalization,complication occurred in 1 case in combination group and in 7 cases in surgery group, of which mild complications were seen in 6 and serious complication in 1 patient. No treatment-related complications occurred in long-term observation in neither of the groups. The complication occurrence in combination group and surgery group were 3.1%(1/32) and 23.3% (7/30) respectively ,with a significant difference between two groups (P ＜ 0.01 ). Conclusions In the treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy, the uterine artery embolization combines uterine curettage therapy is superior to gynaecologic surgery for its shorter operative time, less infusion quantity, higher uterine retention rate,fewer complications, shorter time of hospitalization, less medical expense and better security.

Pain during endometrial sampling between menstrual regulator and standard uterine curette.

This study was designed to compare the level of pain of patients during endometrial sampling, using a menstrual regulator and a standard uterine curette. A randomized single-blind clinical trial was conducted on eighty women who had abnormal uterine bleeding and needed diagnostic fractional curettage at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. They were randomly assigned to two groups. The uterine curettage was performed using a menstrual regulator in the first group and a standard curette in the second group. The pain scores before, during and after the curettage procedure were determined by a visual analogue scale. The time for the procedure was observed and the tissue was sent for pathological evaluation. The median pain scores during and 30 minutes after the procedure were lower in the menstrual regulator group compared to those in the standard curette group (p<0.05). The time in the menstrual regulator group was shorter (p<0.05) and the quality of tissue for diagnosis was better (p<0.05) than in the standard curette group. No serious complications were observed between both groups. Using a menstrual regulator for endometrial sampling can significantly reduce the pain, is easier to perform and yields better tissue tissue quality compared to the standard curette.