BACKGROUND: Endometriosis has traditionally been defined as a disease localized to the pelvis. However, its clinical presentation is often accompanied by systemic comorbidities that extend far beyond the pelvic cavity, a phenomenon that cha…
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the microbiome profile in the cystic fluid of ovarian endometrioma and explore its association with the microbial communities present in the lower and upper reproductive tracts. DESIGN: A microbia…
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a life-threatening inflammatory condition triggered by the premature activation of trypsin. The limited understanding of its underlying pathophysiology remains a key obstacle to the development of targeted therapi…
BACKGROUND/AIM: In the literature, the studies about the role of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) in pterygium diagnosis are mainly based on its protein expression. The role of MMP-2 variants has never been examined. The aim of this study…
BACKGROUND: Near-infrared fluorescence imaging via using intravenous indocyanine green (ICG) has a wide range of applications in multiple surgical scenarios. In laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), it facilitates intraoperative identification…
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is rare during pregnancy. A case of twin pregnancy with three simultaneous parathyroid adenomas at the same time has not been reported. Multiple parathyroid lesions are difficult to diagnose, as pregnant w…
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of Icaritin on the proliferation and decidualization of endometrial stromal cells (ESCs). A total of 20 specimens of endometrium were collected during hysterectomy at the Gynecolog…
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess curative effect of hysteroscopic and laparoscopic myomectomy for type II submucous myomas between 3 and 5 cm in diameter and explore the optimal surgical indications. METHODS: A retrospective…
OBJECTIVE: To construct a latent human soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor I (hsTNFRI) using the latency associated protein (LAP) of transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) fused via a matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) cleavage site to…
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the recurrence and fertility outcome of stage III - IV endometriosis after conservative surgery. METHODS: A retrospective study was performed on 90 women with stage III - IV endometriosis who had been diagnosed by pat…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the expressions of estrogen (E) receptor and progesterone (P) receptor in human eutopic and ectopic endometrium and the effect of mifepristone (RU486) on them. DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING: University hospi…