2006
Is severe perineal damage increased in women with prior anal sphincter injury?
Edwards H, Grotegut C, Harmanli O, Rapkin D, Dandolu V. Is severe perineal damage increased in women with prior anal sphincter injury? The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2006, 19: 723-727. PMID: 17127495, DOI: 10.1080/14767050600921307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnal sphincter lacerationObstetric anal sphincter lacerationGroup of patientsSphincter lacerationTemple University HospitalChart reviewVaginal deliveryUniversity HospitalSubsequent deliverySevere perineal damageAnal sphincter injuryRetrospective chart reviewOperative vaginal deliveryRate of recurrenceRisk of recurrenceUse of episiotomyAugmentation of laborMedical record databaseThird-degree lacerationsInitial lacerationSphincter injuryDegree lacerationsInstrumental deliverySphincter tearsMaternal diabetes
2003
Accuracy of cystoscopy in the diagnosis of ureteral injury in benign gynecologic surgery
Dandolu V, Mathai E, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Pontari M, Hernandez E. Accuracy of cystoscopy in the diagnosis of ureteral injury in benign gynecologic surgery. International Urogynecology Journal 2003, 14: 427-431. PMID: 14677006, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-003-1095-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUreteral injuryGynecologic surgeryRisk factorsBenign conditionsAccuracy of cystoscopyHigh-grade cystoceleRetrospective chart reviewBenign gynecologic surgeryTemple University HospitalNegative cystoscopyChart reviewPostoperative periodPrevious surgeryHospital recordsLarge uterusUniversity HospitalPartial obstructionCystoscopySurgeryInjuryUreteral patencyStudy periodEctopic insertionCystocelePatency