Theoni Kanellopoulou
Introduction: Thromboembolic events are a rare complication of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). In contrast to the classical left ilio-femoral deep vein thrombosis casesduring pregnancy,atypical localization in upper extremity, including internal jugular vein (IJV)is also reported …
Zacharias Fasoulakis, Aikaterini Mpairami, George Asimakopoulos, Konstantinos Tasias, Michael Sindos, George Daskalakis, Alexandros Rodolakis, Marianna Theodora
Venous thrombotic events (VTE) prevalence is estimated to be 1-2 for every 10,000 pregnancies, making it one of main causes of maternal mortality in developed countries. VTE’s leading risk factors are history of the condition and hereditary thrombophilia. D-dimer tests conducted during pregnancies have in many cases led to false positive results while a few false negatives have also been found. For pregnant women …
Ethem Serdar Yalvac, Mustafa Kara, Emre Baser, Taylan Onat, Melike Demir Caltekin, Müjgan Ercan, Demet Aydogan Kirmizi
Purpose: Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-specific syndrome characterized by placentation disorder that increases maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Overproduction of anti-angiogenic factors such as soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase receptor 1 (sFlt-1) and soluble endoglin (sEng) and low production of placental growth factor (Pgf) from angiogenic factors contribute to preeclampsia pathogenesis …
Thomas Ntounis, Sofoklis Stavros, Antonios Koutras, Alexandros Katrachouras, Dimitrios Lentzaris, Aikaterini Domali, Kyriacos Konis, Peter Drakakis
A 19-year-old female patient was presented to our clinic for a pregnancy follow-up during which primary toxoplasmosis infection was diagnosed. The patient was successfully treated with spiramycin and finally delivered normally a healthy boy, on term. Serological tests (ELISA) for detection of anti-toxoplasma antibodies along with ultrasonography findings on the fetus are the gold standard for the diagnosis …
Konstantinos Zacharis, Polyxeni Vanakara, Alexandros Daponte
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been declared a global pandemic. The containment measures implemented in recent weeks to tackle it have led in drastic alterations in people’s daily life. These changes were essential to reduce virus transmission and protect health systems1. However, lockdown and strict measures, including home quarantine and social distancing, have delayed the diagnosis or postponed the therapeutic management of patients with neoplasia, such as surgery…
Loutradis Dimitris
With the organization of the upcoming combined events of the 27th European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the 15th Congress of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Greece has succeeded to overcome barriers posed by the recent outbreak of COVID-19 that has detrimentally changed our daily practice including scientific activities…
Panagiota Masoura, Georgia Koutsogeorgopoulou, Diamanto Tsianni, Anastasia Kourtesa, Kalliopi Pappa
Maternal adaptations in pregnancy induce complex physiological changes of the immune system which protect mother’s health and ensure the accommodation of the growing embryo. The innate immunity is amplified and the adaptive immunity is partially suppressed, preserving the ability to produce antibodies…
Konstantinos D. Tambalis, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos, Labros S. Sidossis
Background: To investigate the associations of pregnancy and pre-pregnancy parental characteristics on child’s weight and progression at the early adulthood. Material and Methods: Α random sample of 5,125 dyads children and their mothers was assessed. Mothers were asked to provide information contained in their medical booklets and pregnancy ultrasound records. With the use of a standardized questionnaire, telephone interviews were carried out for the collection of parental factors and offspring’s BMI…
Ermioni Tsarna, Ioanna Mavrommati, Grigorios Bogdanis, Olga Triantafillidou, George Paltoglou, Panagiotis Christopoulos
Introduction: Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy is regarded safe and beneficial in absence of pregnancy complications. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to describe physical activity of pregnant women in Greece and explore if it changes during pregnancy compared to the period before pregnancy…
George A. Partsinevelos, Despina Mavrogianni, Evagelia Dimitroulia, Vasiliki Dinopoulou, Dimitris Loutradis, Peter Drakakis
Introduction: The purpose of the present study to determine the presence of Von Willebrand factor (vWF) in the follicular fluid of women undergoing IVF/ICSI and to investigate the association of its concentration with oocyte and embryo quality…