2022
The SWIFT Model for Lichen Sclerosus Among Premenarchal Girls
Wang M, Wininger M, Vash-Margita A. The SWIFT Model for Lichen Sclerosus Among Premenarchal Girls. Journal Of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2022, 26: 46-52. PMID: 34928252, DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000634.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPremenarchal girlsLichen sclerosusLog oddsPilot studyAccurate risk stratificationRetrospective chart reviewAdolescent gynecology clinicUseful prognostic toolMajor academic centersPremenarchal patientsChart reviewUrinary incontinenceGynecology clinicRisk stratificationUnique patientsPatient populationSingle institutionVulvovaginal complaintsTimely diagnosisPrognostic toolAcademic centersClitoral hoodClinical diagnosisPatientsDiagnosis
2021
3. SWIFT Accurately Predicts Lichen Sclerosus among Premenarchal Girls
Wang M, Wininger M, Vash-Margita A. 3. SWIFT Accurately Predicts Lichen Sclerosus among Premenarchal Girls. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 240-241. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLichen sclerosusPremenarchal girlsUrinary incontinenceVulvar complaintsPhysical examRetrospective chart reviewRisk stratification toolAdolescent gynecology clinicInstitutional review boardPremenarchal patientsChart reviewGynecology clinicClinical presentationTertiary hospitalVulvar irritationUnique patientsBackground prevalenceLS diagnosisVulvar biopsyPatient visitsInclusion criteriaEffective treatmentAverage ageDichotomous outcomesPatients
2019
The complex relationship between urinary and defecatory disorders in young and adolescent girls.
Vash-Margita A, Guess MK. The complex relationship between urinary and defecatory disorders in young and adolescent girls. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2019, 31: 317-324. PMID: 31361608, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000561.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder-bowel dysfunctionDefecatory disordersTreatment strategiesAdolescent girlsComplex pelvic floor disordersLower urinary tract dysfunctionAbnormal bowel habitsFunctional bowel disturbancesUrinary tract dysfunctionOptimal treatment strategyPelvic floor disordersUrinary tract pathologyComprehensive treatment strategyBowel disturbancesBowel habitsPerineal painBowel dysfunctionTract dysfunctionUrinary symptomsUrinary incontinenceTract pathologyPhysical examHealth burdenDisordersPathophysiology