Craig A. Witz
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· 39 papers in corpus
review
2002
An association between endometriosis and infertility has long been noted. Endometriosis affects approximately 5% of the general population. In infertile women, the prevalence may be as high as 30%. Multiple studies, the majority of which ar…
2002
review
2002
Various theories have been promulgated to explain the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Interest in the genesis of the endometriotic lesion has been a focus since the earliest investigations. More recently, investigators have addressed aspects…
lab-animal
2002
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the possible role of mesothelial alpha(2)beta(1) and alpha(3)beta(1) integrins in the attachment of endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) and endometrial epithelial cells (EECs). DESIGN: In vitro study. SETTING: Universi…
2001
other
2001
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the initial adhesion of endometrium to the peritoneum. DESIGN: Descriptive study using light and confocal laser-scanning microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and transmission electron microscopy. SETTING: University-ba…
other
2000
OBJECTIVE: To localize alpha2beta1 and alpha3beta1 integrins in the cell membrane of peritoneal mesothelium in vivo and in vitro. DESIGN: Descriptive study using confocal and two-photon laser-scanning microscopy. SETTING: University-based…
other
2000
2000
review
1999
lab-animal
1999
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether whole fragments of endometrium can adhere to peritoneum with intact mesothelium. DESIGN: Tissue culture and immunohistochemical study. SETTING: University medical center. PATIENT(S): Reproductive-age women…
review
1997
There are many hypotheses concerning the pathogenesis of endometriosis, though no single theory can explain all cases. It is likely that several mechanisms are involved. Early studies concentrated on the histogenesis of the endometriotic le…
review
1995
Concerns about abnormal menstrual bleeding are a common reason for women to consult a primary care physician. The first step in the evaluation is to determine the patient's ovulatory status. Women with heavy bleeding but normal ovulatory cy…
other
1994
PROBLEM: Numerous studies have characterized the lymphocyte subpopulations in normal eutopic endometrium and suggested a role for the cytokine secretory products of these lymphocytes in regulating endometrial cell proliferation and differen…