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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27 (6): 2182-2188-DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202303_31751-PMID: 37013735, published on March 30, 2023. After publication, the authors have contacted the journal to correct and update information contained in the Acknowledgments section. Therefore, the Acknowledgments are corrected as follows: ⢠This study was supervised by Prof. Dr. Engin Deveci. He has agreed and accepted the final version of the published article. All authors, including Prof. Dr. Engin Deveci, have agreed to this change and provided a confirmation letter signed by all parties. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/31751 There are amendments to this paper. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine how prolapsed fetal membranes (PFM) affect perinatal outcomes in cases of cervical insufficiency undergoing emergency cerclage or expectant management. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This retrospective study analyzed perinatal outcomes in 100 pregnant women with cervical insufficiency, including those with visible PFM at the cervical external os and those with protruding PFM to the vagina. The participants were subjected to either expectant management involving prescribed bedrest or emergency cerclage. RESULTS: In the study population, 41 (41%) preferred bedrest, while 59 (59%) chose emergency cerclage. Among those managed expectantly, 10 (10%) had visible PFM, and 31 (31%) had protruding PFM. Among those who underwent emergency cerclage, 32 (32%) had visible PFM, and 27 (27%) had protruding PFM. Delivery after 32 weeks of gestation showed similar rates between women with visible and protruding PFM, regardless of the management approach chosen. These rates were significantly higher compared to those with protruding PFM managed with bed rest and emergency cerclage. Prolongation of pregnancy in protruding-cerclage and protruding-bedrest groups was 42.3±34 and 17.9±22 days, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide support for considering emergency cerclage as a viable option when addressing cases involving a visible form of PFM, although the recommendation is somewhat less robust in instances of protruding PFM. The implementation of an emergency cerclage procedure has the potential to extend the time frame between diagnosis and delivery, enhance neonatal survival rates, and increase the likelihood of births occurring after 28 weeks of gestation. However, it does not seem to significantly affect the rate of births taking place after 32 weeks of gestation. This could potentially lead to complications associated with premature births and extended stays in the postnatal neonatal intensive care unit. Therefore, it is crucial to offer families detailed information regarding the pros and cons of emergency cerclage.
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Cerclagem Cervical , Nascimento Prematuro , Incompetência do Colo do Útero , Recém-Nascido , Gravidez , Feminino , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Cerclagem Cervical/efeitos adversos , Cerclagem Cervical/métodos , Colo do Útero , Incompetência do Colo do Útero/cirurgia , Membranas Extraembrionárias , Resultado da GravidezRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: We investigate the effect of Momordica charantia (MC) against ovarian ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-eight Sprague Dawley female rats were divided into 6 groups. 3 hours ischemia/3 hours reperfusion was conducted. Before and/or after IR, 600 mg/kg MC were introduced to rats via an orogastric tube. At the end of the experiment, total serum antioxidant/oxidant status (TAS/TOS) and Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) level were measured. Ovarian histopathology and APAF-1 expression level were analyzed. RESULTS: TAS and AMH levels were the lowest, while TOS level and OSI were the highest in the IR group. TAS and AMH levels were higher, and TOS levels and OSI were lower in MC-treated groups compared to IR group. Follicular degeneration, granulosa and stromal cell degeneration, mononuclear cell infiltration and vascular congestion and dilatation were observed in the IR group. Ovarian histopathology was improved in groups that received MC extract. APAF-1 immune activity was intense in IR and MC+IR groups while decreased in the groups treated with MC extract after IRI. MC treatment downregulated APAF-1 protein after IRI. CONCLUSIONS: MC extract restored negative biochemical and histochemical changes caused by IRI due to its antioxidant properties and supported cell survival by suppressing APAF-1 expression.
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Momordica charantia , Traumatismo por Reperfusão , Ratos , Feminino , Animais , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Estresse Oxidativo , Momordica charantia/metabolismo , Traumatismo por Reperfusão/metabolismo , IsquemiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the histopathologic, ultrastructural and immunohistochemical changes in the umbilical cord in women diagnosed with HELLP syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Postpartum umbilical cords of 40 patients at the 35-38th week of pregnancy were included. 20 severe preeclamptic (HELLP) and 20 normal umbilical cords were used. After the follow-up of tissue parts of 10% formaldehyde solution for histopathology and immunohistochemistry, histopathological and angiopoietin-1 and vimentin antibodies were examined as immunohistochemical after routine paraffin follow-up. For electron microscope analysis, umbilical cord samples were taken into 2.5% glutaral aldehyde solution. RESULTS: In the statistical comparison, mean difference in increased diameter and additional anomaly on the ultrasound of preeclamptic patients was statistically different compared to control patients. In the HELLP group, hyperplasia and degenerative changes, pyknosis of the endothelial cell nuclei of the vessels and apoptotic changes in some regions were observed. Immunohistochemical analysis showed that endothelial cells, basal membrane and fibroblast cells in the HELLP group expressed high levels of vimentin. Angiotensin-1 expression was increased in amniotic epithelial cells, endothelial cells and some pericyte cells. CONCLUSIONS: As a result, it was observed that the signaling that started with trophoblastic invasion with the effect of hypoxia in severe preeclampsia and continued with dysfunction in endothelial cells was parallel to the increase in angiotensin and vimentin receptors. It is thought that the ultrastructural change in endothelial cells may cause disruption of the collagenized structure in Wharton gel, which supports this, and may cause adverse effects in fetal development and nutrition.
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Síndrome HELLP , Pré-Eclâmpsia , Gravidez , Humanos , Feminino , Síndrome HELLP/metabolismo , Síndrome HELLP/patologia , Pré-Eclâmpsia/patologia , Células Endoteliais/metabolismo , Vimentina , Cordão Umbilical/metabolismoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: In this study, the effects of cell adhesion, inflammation and apoptotic changes on fetal development in cases of COVID-19 placenta were investigated. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Placenta tissue samples from 15 COVID-19 and 15 healthy pregnant women were taken after delivery. Tissue samples were fixed in formaldehyde, then blocked with paraffin wax and 4-6 µm thick sections were cut and stained with Harris Hematoxylene-Eosin. Sections were stained with FAS antibody and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) antibody. RESULTS: In COVID-19 placenta section, deterioration of the root villus basement membrane structure in the maternal region, decidua cells and syncytial cell degeneration, significant increase in fibrinoid tissue, endothelial dysfunction in free villi and intense congestion in blood vessels, increase in syncytial nodes and bridges were observed. In terms of inflammation, eNOS expression was increased in Hoffbauer cells, dilated blood vessels endothelial cells in chorionic villi, and surrounding inflammatory cells. Positive FAS expression was also increased in the basement membranes of root and free villi, syncytial bridge and nodes, and endothelial cells. CONCLUSIONS: The effect of COVID-19 caused an increase in eNOS activity and acceleration of the proapoptotic process and the deterioration of cell-membrane adhesion.