Malignant mixed m llerian tumor (MMMT) of the ovary is very rare neoplasm consisting of both a sarcomatous and carcinomatous component and represent is fewer than 1% of all ovarian malignancies. Characteristically, ovarian MMMTs follow an aggressive clinical course, and long-term survival is unusual. Almost all MMMTs are found in postmenopausal women, often with low parity and usually in an advanced stage. Stage has been recognized as the single most important prognostic factors. However, a major improvement in prognosis for this rare malignancy has not yet been achieved. The authors have experienced one case of primary malignant mixed m llerian tumor of the ovary and report our experience with a brief review of literature.
Female ; Humans ; Ovary* ; Parity ; Prognosis

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Birth Weight* ; Female ; Gestational Age* ; Parity* ; Parturition*

Two cases of vaginal injury due to Coitus are presented. One is the case of the laceration of midportion of posterior vaginal wall with shock and the other one in the laceration of posterior vaginal fornix and pelvic peritoneum. They are all in multiparity. And a review of literature on vaginal injury due to coitus is made briefly.
Coitus* ; Female ; Lacerations ; Parity ; Peritoneum ; Shock

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of lower uterine segment thickness in predicting an actual delivery date and to determine the factors affecting the depth of lower uterine segment. METHODS: Sixty patients with singleton gestation were weekly measured for their lower uterine segment (LUS), cervical length, cervical gland thickness and AFI by ultrasonography from 36 weeks. The regression analysis was carried to find out the relevance between LUS and the remaining days to birth and Pearson correlation analysis was performed for relevance between LUS and other factors such as maternal age, parity, cervical length, cervical gland thickness, and AFI. RESULTS: LUS became thin as cervical length decreasing. However, the relevance between LUS and other factors such as age, parity, cervical gland thickness, and AFI was not found. While individual LUS thickness is decreasing as delivery date becomes closer, LUS thickness as a group is found not to be related with the delivery date. CONCLUSION: In term pregnancy, LUS thickness decreases with cervical change but it cannot predict the delivery date.
Female ; Humans ; Maternal Age ; Parity ; Parturition ; Pregnancy* ; Ultrasonography

OBJECTIVE: To establish the biweekly standard values of pregnancy weight gains for primiparas and multiparas, and to investigate the influence of prepregnancy body mass index on biweekly weight gain during pregnancy. METHODS: We analyzed the biweekly weight gain data from 536 primiparas and 114 multiparas who had noncomplicated singleton term pregnancy. Data was categorized according to parity and body mass index (BMI). RESULTS: Biweekly weight gain was significantly different among prepregnancy BMI groups from the 15th week but was not different between primiparas and multiparas. CONCLUSION: To prevent a lot of complications which may be associated with abnormal weight gain during pregnancy, more careful prenatal care according to the prepregnancy BMI groups is needed. To establish the Korean standard value for antenatal weight gain, a nationwide multicenter study is needed.
Body Mass Index ; Female ; Parity ; Pregnancy* ; Prenatal Care ; Weight Gain*

Periumbilical perforating pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PPPXE) is a localized acquired disorder found most frequently in obese, multiparous, middle-aged women. It is characterized clinically by yellowish, lax, well-circumscribed, reticulated or cobblestoned patches or plaques in the periumbilical region. Multiparity, obesity, massive ascites, and abdominal surgery are thought to the initiating factors. There is controversy about the etiology of PPPXE. Some authors have classified it as a separate entity from hereditary pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), while others speculate that this condition merely represents a variable expression of PXE in which systemic associations are likely. We report a case of periumbilical perforating pseudoxanthoma elasticum associated with a clinical PXE lesion on the anterior neck.
Ascites ; Female ; Humans ; Neck ; Obesity ; Parity ; Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum*

OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pelviscopic surgery. METHODS: Between May 1996 and April 2000, we evaluated indication of operation, mean age, parity, previous operation history, type of operation, duration of hospitalization and complications. RESULTS: The results are summarized as follows ; 1) The mean age of patients was 34.8 years with ranges between 20 and 55 years old. 2) The majority of patients were between 36 years and 40 years old(23.6%). 3) The major clinical indications included 174 cases of adnexal mass(33.4%), 125 cases of ectopic pregnancy(24.0%), 59 cases of endometriosis(11.3%). 4) The types of operation composed of 168 cases diagnostic laparoscopy(30.7%), salpingectomy(17.2%), cystectomy(11.4%), LAVH(11.2%). 5) Previous laparotomy history was found in 146 cases(28.0%). 6) The mean duration of hospitalization was 4.4 days. CONCLUSIONS: The pelviscopy can be safely performed, resulting in reduced surgical morbidity, less blood loss, less postoperative discomfort and pain, shortened hospital stays and shorter recovery days. With the increased use of markers and ultrasonography to decrease the possibility of inappropriate surgery, combined with more defined exterpation techniques, the interest in laparoscopic ovarian surgery is burgeoning. And technologic advances afford us the opportunity to offer patients a number of alternatives to open surgery. The choice of anesthetic technique varies with requirements of the surgeon, the health status and preference of the patient, the type of facility and the availability of well trained professionals, support personnel and equipment. In conclusion, the pelviscopic surgery is alternative to laparotomy.
Female ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Laparotomy ; Length of Stay ; Middle Aged ; Parity ; Ultrasonography

The aim of this study was to investigate a seasonal pattern of preterm births in Korea. Data were obtained from the national birth registry of the Korean Statistics Office and included all births in Korea during the period 2000–2012 (n = 6,310,800). Delivery dates were grouped by month of the year or by season (winter [December, January, February], spring [March, April, May], summer [June, July, August], and autumn [September, October, November]). The seasonal patterns of prevalence of preterm births were assessed. The rates of preterm births at 37 weeks were highest twice a year (once in winter and again in summer). The rates of preterm births increased by 13.9% in summer and 7.5% in winter, respectively, than in spring (OR, 1.139; 95% CI, 1.127–1.152, and OR, 1.075; 95% 1.064–1.087, respectively) after controlling for age, the educational level of the parents, maternal parity, and neonatal gender. The pattern for spontaneous preterm births < 34 weeks was similar. In Korea, a seasonal pattern of preterm births was observed, with peak prevalence in summer and winter. A seasonal pattern of preterm births may provide new insights for the pathophysiology of preterm births.
Female ; Humans ; Korea* ; Parents ; Parity ; Parturition ; Premature Birth* ; Prevalence ; Seasons*

PURPOSE: Few studies are available on the role of female urethral length (UL) and anterior vaginal wall thickness (AVWT) in stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of characterization of female UL and AVWT associated with SUI. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between May 2006 and October 2006, a total of 53 women with or without SUI were included in this study. Twenty-three women with SUI and 30 healthy volunteers serving as controls underwent transvaginal ultrasound with use of a 7.5MHz transrectal probe. Measurement comprised UL and three portions of AVWT classified as proximal, middle, and distal according to the location against the urethra. RESULTS: The women's median age was 51.1 (range: 30-73) years. The UL (mm, mean+/-SD) was significantly shorter in women with SUI than in women without SUI (28.7+/-2.8 vs 31.2+/-4.5, respectively, p=0.02). The AVWT of women with SUI (mm, mean+/-SD) was 16.2+/-2.8 in the proximal, 10.7+/-1.9 in the middle, and 9.3+/-2.0 in the distal portion, and those of women without SUI were 16.8+/-3.2, 10.1+/-1.8, and 6.9+/-1.3, respectively. Distal AVWT was significantly thicker in women with SUI than in women without SUI (p=0.01). There were no significant differences in AVWT or UL between pre- and postmenopausal women. A significant positive correlation was found between advancing in age and decrease in UL (p=0.03). Body mass index and parity showed no correlation with UL or any AVWT (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that women with shorter UL and thicker distal AVWT are likely to have SUI. Furthermore, UL was shorter in older women.
Body Mass Index ; Female ; Humans ; Parity ; Urethra ; Urinary Incontinence

This study was undertaken to make current fetal growth curve throughout later part of pregnancy. 5,110 normal singleton deliveries at Il Shin Christian Hospital were included. The 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th percentiles of birth weight were calculated from 21 to 42 weeks' gestation and the 10th, 50th, 90th percentiles of birth weight compared by fetal sex, maternal parity and height were graphed to know the potency of factors. There was a linear growth pattern between 28 and 38 weeks' gestation. During last month of prgnancy, three factors have significant effect on median birth weight but no significant differences in 10th percentiles. Maternal height & parity significantly affeect on 90th percentiles. So, these factors must be considered when diagnosing large for date.
Birth Weight* ; Female ; Fetal Development ; Gestational Age* ; Parity ; Parturition* ; Pregnancy