2005
Adenomyosis interferes with accurate ultrasonographic detection of uterine leiomyomas
Harmanli O, Bevilacqua S, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. Adenomyosis interferes with accurate ultrasonographic detection of uterine leiomyomas. Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics 2005, 273: 146-149. PMID: 16001190, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-005-0037-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexUterine leiomyomaCharacteristics of womenPelvic ultrasonographyHigher body mass indexTransvaginal pelvic ultrasonographyPrevious pelvic surgeryCommon final diagnosisPostoperative pathologic findingsAccuracy of ultrasonographyNegative predictive valueFalse-negative resultsPelvic painMass indexPathologic findingsPelvic surgeryFinal diagnosisUltrasonographic detectionUltrasonographic diagnosisUltrasound reportsLeiomyomaPredictive valueUltrasonographyAdenomyosisWomenRisk of Recurrence of Anal Sphincter Lacerations
Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Mabine B, Hernandez E. Risk of Recurrence of Anal Sphincter Lacerations. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 105: 831-835. PMID: 15802413, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000154160.87325.77.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnal sphincter lacerationFourth-degree lacerationsRate of recurrenceSphincter lacerationRisk factorsInitial lacerationVaginal deliverySubsequent pregnancyPennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment CouncilFourth-degree perineal lacerationsSubsequent vaginal deliveryOperative vaginal deliveryRisk of recurrenceSignificant risk factorsThird-degree lacerationsGroup of womenSphincter tearsPerineal lacerationsHigh riskLower riskLacerationRecurrenceEpisiotomyPregnancyPatient statistics
2004
Narrow Pubic Arch and Increased Risk of Failure for Vaginal Hysterectomy
Harmanli O, Khilnani R, Dandolu V, Chatwani A. Narrow Pubic Arch and Increased Risk of Failure for Vaginal Hysterectomy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 697-700. PMID: 15458888, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000139945.14591.70.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNarrow pubic archVaginal hysterectomyPubic archRisk factorsAnterior lower uterine segmentLength of cervixPresence of leiomyomataPrevious pelvic surgeryLower uterine segmentPelvic floor repairSuccessful vaginal hysterectomyAdnexal removalVisceral injuryIntraoperative bleedingIntraoperative complicationsSurgical indicationsUterine segmentUterine sizeAbdominal approachVaginal approachPelvic surgeryHysterectomyStudy groupBody weightGynecologic surgeonsHysterectomy in Obese Women: A Comparison of Abdominal and Vaginal Routes
Isik-Akbay E, Harmanli O, Panganamamula U, Akbay M, Gaughan J, Chatwani A. Hysterectomy in Obese Women: A Comparison of Abdominal and Vaginal Routes. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 710-714. PMID: 15458890, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000140685.30899.24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionVaginal hysterectomyObese womenShorter operative timeHospital stayOperative timePostoperative feverAbdominal hysterectomyTract infectionsLower incidencePerioperative outcome measuresBenign gynecologic conditionsLength of hospitalizationVaginal hysterectomy groupComparison of AbdominalHysterectomy groupAbdominal groupPerioperative changesPostoperative complicationsPatient characteristicsAbdominal surgeryUterine weightGynecologic conditionsWound infectionVaginal route