2023
Vaginal bleeding in a newborn as initial presentation of uterus didelphys
Saleh F, Gaeta M, Rost I, Vash-Margita A. Vaginal bleeding in a newborn as initial presentation of uterus didelphys. BMJ Case Reports 2023, 16: e251017. PMID: 36750302, PMCID: PMC9906268, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-251017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaginal bleedingUterus didelphysTransabdominal ultrasoundHeavy vaginal bleedingAbnormal vaginal bleedingMüllerian anomaliesInitial presentationEndometrial tissueEstrogen levelsHeavy bleedingSurgical interventionUtero exposureAssociated conditionPostnatal periodBleedingBaby girlDidelphysNewbornsRoutine considerationNormal phenomenonUltrasoundNeonatesDiagnosis
2021
6. Time elapsed from initial presentation to diagnostic laparoscopy: factors affecting diagnostic delay in adolescents with biopsy-confirmed endometriosis
Li H, Cho Y, Taylor H, Vash-Margita A. 6. Time elapsed from initial presentation to diagnostic laparoscopy: factors affecting diagnostic delay in adolescents with biopsy-confirmed endometriosis. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 241-242. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiopsy-proven endometriosisShorter diagnostic delayAdnexal massesDiagnostic delayMedian delayDiagnostic laparoscopyInitial presentationInitial imagingOB/GYN providersTertiary hospital systemChronic pelvic painMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisInstitutional review boardPelvic painSubspecialty referralConclusions PatientsYounger patientsMajor surgeryBackground EndometriosisMedian timeRetrospective reviewED visitationOutpatient settingDefinitive diagnosis81. Medical management of endometriosis in adolescent women: a review of 91 cases of biopsy-confirmed endometriosis
Li H, Cho Y, Taylor H, Vash-Margita A. 81. Medical management of endometriosis in adolescent women: a review of 91 cases of biopsy-confirmed endometriosis. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 271-272. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiopsy-proven endometriosisOral contraceptivesLNG-IUDOral progestinCurrent treatmentYounger patientsInitial treatmentRetrospective medical record reviewCurrent hormonal treatmentsTertiary hospital systemICD-9/10 codesCommon initial treatmentMedical record reviewReproductive-aged womenCommon treatment modalityInstitutional review boardYoung adult femalesPelvic painEndometriosis treatmentInitial presentationOptimal regimensBackground EndometriosisMedical managementRecord reviewTreatment course