2012
High rate of allergies among women with endometriosis
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Matalliotakis M, Kappou D, Arici A. High rate of allergies among women with endometriosis. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2012, 32: 291-293. PMID: 22369407, DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2011.644358.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCase-Control StudiesDrug HypersensitivityEndometriosisFemaleHumansHypersensitivityOdds RatioPrevalenceRespiratory HypersensitivityRetrospective StudiesConceptsAllergic rhinitisFamily historyYale University HospitalPerennial allergic rhinitisAutoimmune inflammatory diseaseStage of endometriosisPrevalence of allergyMain outcome measuresPositive family historyEndometriosis stageAllergic diseasesAutoimmune disordersMedical filesUniversity HospitalInflammatory diseasesPositive historyOutcome measuresEndometriosisAllergyControl groupAsthmaOverall riskWomenRhinitisMedications
2010
Endometriosis-associated Lyme
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Ziogos M, Kalogeraki A, Kappou D, Arici A. Endometriosis-associated Lyme. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2010, 30: 184-186. PMID: 20143981, DOI: 10.3109/01443610903470270.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLyme diseaseIVF-ET procedureChronic fatigue syndromeCases of patientsSystemic lupusRheumatoid arthritisSjögren's syndromeFatigue syndromeMultiple sclerosisSerological findingsMedical filesEndocrine diseasesEndometriosisDiseaseSyndromeBorrelia burgdorferiWomenPatientsArthritisComplicationsSclerosisLupusPregnancyFeverMigraine
2009
Association of endometriosis with family history of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: presentation of 10 cases.
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Fragouli Y, Zervoudis S, Neonaki M, Arici A. Association of endometriosis with family history of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: presentation of 10 cases. JBUON 2009, 14: 699-701. PMID: 20148465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst-degree relativesFamily historyHodgkin's lymphomaMean ageHistory of NHLOnset of endometriosisCases of endometriosisStage of endometriosisAssociation of endometriosisPositive family historyEvidence of associationMain complaintMedical recordsEndometriosisStage IIINHLLymphomaStage IIFamilial riskWomenSubsequent developmentAgeFirst-generation womenRiskAssociation
2008
Epidemiological factors influencing IVF outcome: Evidence from the Yale IVF program
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Arici A, Goumenou A, Fragouli Y, Sakkas D. Epidemiological factors influencing IVF outcome: Evidence from the Yale IVF program. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2008, 28: 204-208. PMID: 18393021, DOI: 10.1080/01443610801912436.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIVF outcomesFamily historyEpidemiological factorsIVF-ET cyclesIVF-ET outcomeIVF-ET treatmentNon-pregnant womenMain outcome measuresMedical School HospitalDegree of smokingAge of womenIVF-ETInfertile womenMenstrual statusObstetric historyPregnant womenRetrospective studyIVF programMedical filesFertilization outcomeMedical historyInverse associationIVF unitMenstrual symptomsOutcome measuresCycle outcome can be predicted by the growth profile of untransferred cleavage-stage embryos
Yilmaz S, Kutlu P, Sofuoglu K, Delikara N, Kolankaya A, Arici A. Cycle outcome can be predicted by the growth profile of untransferred cleavage-stage embryos. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2008, 16: 124-128. PMID: 18252058, DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60565-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGroup 1Pregnancy outcomesPregnancy rateGroup 2Intracytoplasmic sperm injection cyclesAssisted reproduction treatment cyclesBlastocyst formationSperm injection cyclesCycle outcomeIVF unitReceiving treatmentTreatment cyclesDay 5Excess embryosCleavage stage embryosPatientsOutcomesInjection cyclesDevelopmental potentialExtended culture
2000
Empty follicle syndrome: evidence for recurrence
Zreik T, Garcia-Velasco J, Vergara T, Arici A, Olive D, Jones E. Empty follicle syndrome: evidence for recurrence. Human Reproduction 2000, 15: 999-1002. PMID: 10783341, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/15.5.999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmpty follicle syndromeDrug-related problemsChance of recurrenceAltered folliculogenesisDysfunctional folliculogenesisIVF cyclesIVF patientsFrustrating conditionRecurrencePatientsFuture reproductive performanceFolliculogenesisInfrequent eventReproductive performanceRare eventOocytesSyndromeEtiology
1998
Myometrial tissue in uterine septa
Zreik T, Troiano R, Ghoussoub R, Olive D, Arici A, McCarthy S. Myometrial tissue in uterine septa. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 1998, 5: 155-160. PMID: 9564063, DOI: 10.1016/s1074-3804(98)80082-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingMyometrial tissueUterine septumTertiary referral centerT1-weighted sequencesReferral centerConsecutive womenRetrospective reviewHistologic evaluationMRI examinationsResonance imagingFibrous tissueTesla scannerSeptumComplete septumMyometriumTissueFast spin echoPartial septa
1996
The effect of endometriosis on implantation: results from the Yale University in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer program
Arici A, Oral E, Bukulmez O, Duleba A, Olive D, Jones E. The effect of endometriosis on implantation: results from the Yale University in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer program. Fertility And Sterility 1996, 65: 603-607. PMID: 8774295, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58162-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTubal infertility groupUnexplained infertility groupEffect of endometriosisInfertility groupImplantation rateTubal infertilityEndometriosis groupPregnancy rateAge-matched control groupMinimal-mild endometriosisConsecutive IVF cyclesIVF-ET programEndometriosis-associated subfertilityLower implantation rateCase-control studyQuality of oocytesNumber of embryosIVF cyclesUnexplained infertilityAbnormal implantationEmbryo transfer programEndometrial dysfunctionEndometriosisControl groupPatients
1995
Large bowel-to-pelvic sidewall adhesions associated with chronic pelvic pain
Keltz M, Peck L, Liu S, Kim A, Arici A, Olive D. Large bowel-to-pelvic sidewall adhesions associated with chronic pelvic pain. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 1995, 3: 55-59. PMID: 9050617, DOI: 10.1016/s1074-3804(05)80137-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pelvic painPelvic painPrevalence of colonLeft-sided colonMajority of patientsHigh rateDiagnostic laparoscopyPelvic endometriosisPeritoneal endometriosisRetrospective reviewChronic painHistologic evidenceProspective studyProspective portionUncommon findingInflammatory processLarge bowelProspective comparisonTeaching hospitalTubal sterilizationAbdominal cavityLateral gutterRetrospective portionGeneral populationPainEndosalpingiosis found at laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain**Presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of The American Fertility Society Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, November 5 to 10, 1994.
Keltz M, Kliman H, Arici A, Olive D. Endosalpingiosis found at laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain**Presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of The American Fertility Society Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, November 5 to 10, 1994. Fertility And Sterility 1995, 64: 482-485. PMID: 7641898, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)57780-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pelvic painPelvic pain symptomsPelvic painPain symptomsAmerican Fertility Society MeetingYale-New Haven HospitalPatient undergoing laparoscopyUndergoing laparoscopyChronic painChronic pelvicEndosalpingiosisRetrospective analysisPainPathology specimensEndometriosisLaparoscopyPatientsSymptomsSociety meetingsAnnual MeetingSurgeryPelvicHospitalSan AntonioSurgeonsDilutional hyponatremia during hysteroscopic myomectomy with sorbitol-mannitol distention medium
Kim A, Keltz M, Arici A, Rosenberg M, Olive D. Dilutional hyponatremia during hysteroscopic myomectomy with sorbitol-mannitol distention medium. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 1995, 2: 237-242. PMID: 9050566, DOI: 10.1016/s1074-3804(05)80026-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal PainAdultEndoscopyFemaleHumansHyponatremiaHysteroscopyIndicators and ReagentsLeiomyomaMaleMannitolMenorrhagiaMiddle AgedOrgan SizePelvic PainProstatectomyRetrospective StudiesSodiumSorbitolSyndromeTime FactorsUltrasonographyUterine NeoplasmsUterusWater IntoxicationWater-Electrolyte BalanceConceptsDegree of hyponatremiaHysteroscopic myoma resectionUterine volumeMyoma sizeFibroid volumeDilutional hyponatremiaMyoma resectionYale-New Haven HospitalOperative hysteroscopic proceduresPost-TURP syndromeMyoma volumeHysteroscopic myomectomyOperative timeHyponatremiaHysteroscopic proceduresFluid balanceDistension mediumDistention mediumReproductive endocrinologyOperating timeResectionSyndromeSorbitol-mannitolMyomectomyMyomas
1993
Laparoscopic removal of gonads in women with abnormal karyotypes.
Arici A, Kutteh W, Chantilis S, Johns D, Carr B. Laparoscopic removal of gonads in women with abnormal karyotypes. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1993, 38: 521-5. PMID: 8410845.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultFemaleGonadal Dysgenesis, 46,XYHumansLaparoscopyOvariectomyRetrospective StudiesTurner SyndromeConceptsLaparoscopic gonadectomyAverage blood lossAverage operative timeTreatment of choiceDay surgery unitUniversity Medical CenterGonadal dysgenesisBlood lossOperative timeLaparoscopic removalSurgery unitMedical CenterAbnormal karyotypePelviscopic surgeryGonadectomyPatientsAcceptable alternativeSame dayLaparoscopyAbnormal gonadsWomenDysgenesisAverage costLaparotomyComplications