ABSTRACT
Giant cell arteritis of the uterus and adnexa is a rare disorder, which is generally asymptomatic and occasionally associated with temporal arteritis. The true clinical significance of this dramatic microscopic finding remains obscure, but arteritis of the uterus and adnexa may be associated with later development of giant cell arteritis elsewhere in the body.
Subject(s)
Adnexal Diseases/pathology , Giant Cell Arteritis/pathology , Uterine Diseases/pathology , Adnexal Diseases/diagnosis , Aged , Fallopian Tubes/pathology , Female , Giant Cell Arteritis/diagnosis , Humans , Middle Aged , Ovary/pathology , Uterine Diseases/diagnosis , Uterus/pathologyABSTRACT
Two cases of 180 degree torsion of the term uterus occurred. Both patients recovered uneventfully.
Subject(s)
Pregnancy Complications/physiopathology , Uterine Diseases/physiopathology , Adult , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Complications/diagnosis , Pregnancy Complications/therapy , Risk Factors , Torsion Abnormality , Uterine Diseases/diagnosis , Uterine Diseases/therapyABSTRACT
In an attempt to decrease the risk of fascial dehiscence, a new suture technique for fascial closure is proposed, referred to as the "secured" stitch. The secured interrupted stitch is performed by taking a double bite of fascia at each traditional site of fascial puncture. Relative strength of the secured interrupted stitch in comparison with the simple interrupted stitch is determined in samples of fresh bovine fascia. A significantly greater force is required to disrupt fascia repaired with the secured stitch compared with a simple interrupted repair. The secured stitch may afford a greater degree of protection from fascial dehiscence.
