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Bakouei F, Zolfaghari F, Mirabi P, Farhadi Z, Delavar MA. Comparison of Word Catheter and Marsupialization in the Management of Bartholin's Glands: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2024; 46:102357. [PMID: 38215822 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVE There is no consensus on the best option for the management of Bartholin's gland abscesses. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the Word catheter placement and marsupialization methods in the management of women with a cyst or abscess of the Bartholin's glands. DATA SOURCES The PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases, as well as Google Scholar, were searched to retrieve articles published between January 1990 and July 2023, comparing the Word catheter treatment with marsupialization for women with a cyst or abscess of the Bartholin's glands. STUDY SELECTION Both observational studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this meta-analysis. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS After the review, out of 9 relevant articles, only 4 (2 observational studies and 2 RCTs) were included in this meta-analysis, providing the data of 735 patients (396 in the Word catheter group vs. 339 in the marsupialization group). The data was extracted from the selected articles, using a data extraction form. Comparison of the Word catheter and marsupialization methods suggested that the risk of recurrence was approximately 7.6% in the Word catheter group and 9.4% in the marsupialization group. The findings indicated no significant difference in the recurrence of cysts or abscesses when comparing the Word catheter treatment with marsupialization (odds ratio = 0.99, 95% confidence interval: 0.29-3.43, P = 0.990, I2 = 77%). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis found no significant difference in the rate of recurrence between the Word catheter and marsupialization methods. In general, marsupialization and Word catheter placement in the treatment of Bartholinitis seem to be equally effective.
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- Fatemeh Bakouei
- Infertility and Reproductive Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Committee of Research, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Infertility and Reproductive Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Infertility and Reproductive Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
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Acute Bartholin's gland abscess treatment by simple needle aspiration: A prospective study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2022; 276:92-97. [PMID: 35839715 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aim was to examine the success rate of simple needle aspiration for acute Bartholin's gland abscess and compare it to incision and drainage treatment. STUDY DESIGN This was a non-randomised prospective study conducted at the academic Hospital of La Conception, Marseille, France. We included 202 women who presented with acute Bartholin's gland abscess between June 2013 and October 2017. The study cohort was subdivided into two treatment groups, simple needle aspiration (134 women) or incision and drainage (42 women), according to the women's preference. Success was considered as the absence of surgical treatment within one year of the initial treatment. RESULTS The success rate was 68/134 (51% (95% CI: 42-59%)) in the simple needle aspiration group and 25/42 (60%) in the incision drainage group (RR: 0.85, 95% CI: 0.63-1.15, P = 0.3). Among 122/134 (91%) women who completed the satisfaction survey, 99/122 (81%) were satisfied with the simple needle aspiration. CONCLUSIONS Simple needle aspiration can be offered as first-line treatment for acute Bartholin's gland abscess. Simple needle aspiration can be performed as an outpatient procedure without general anesthesia avoiding surgical treatment in half of the cases one-year post- simple needle aspiration.
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Illingworth B, Stocking K, Showell M, Kirk E, Duffy J. Evaluation of treatments for Bartholin's cyst or abscess: a systematic review. BJOG 2020; 127:671-678. [PMID: 31876985 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.16079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND No consensus on the management of symptomatic cysts or abscesses of the Bartholin's gland exists. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness and safety of surgical interventions for a symptomatic Bartholin's cyst or abscess. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched bibliographical databases from inception to April 2019. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised trials evaluating a surgical intervention for the treatment of a symptomatic Bartholin's cyst or abscess. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Eight trials, reporting data from 699 women, were included. Study characteristics and methodological quality were recorded for each trial. Summary estimates were calculated using random-effects methods. MAIN RESULTS When considering the recurrence of a symptomatic Bartholin's cyst or abscess, the evidence was consistent with notable effects in either direction (risk ratio [RR] 0.76; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.41-1.40) when comparing marsupialisation with incision, drainage and insertion of a Word catheter. Limited inference could be made when comparing marsupialisation with incision, drainage and silver nitrate insertion (RR 1.00; 95% CI 0.57-1.75), and incision, drainage and cavity closure (RR 0.25; 95% CI 0.01-4.89). There was limited reporting of secondary outcomes, including haematoma, infectious morbidity and persistent dyspareunia. CONCLUSIONS Current randomised trial evidence does not support the use of any single surgical intervention for the treatment of a symptomatic cyst or abscess of the Bartholin's gland. PROSPECTIVE REGISTRATION PROSPERO: International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews; CRD42018088553. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT Further research is needed to identify an effective treatment for #Bartholin's cyst or abscess. @jamesmnduffy.
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- Bjg Illingworth
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, UK
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- Centre for Biostatistics, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility Group, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK.,Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Essex, UK
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Nohales F, Calvo P, Garcia-Gamón M, Monfort R, Valle A. La escisión de la glándula de Bartholin como causa de distorsión anatómica y dolor vulvar. CLINICA E INVESTIGACION EN GINECOLOGIA Y OBSTETRICIA 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gine.2019.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Word Catheter Placement for Bartholin's Gland Abscess: Applications for Clinical Practice and Simulation. Adv Emerg Nurs J 2019; 41:39-42. [PMID: 30702532 DOI: 10.1097/tme.0000000000000230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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For women who present with Bartholin's abscesses, placement of a Word catheter offers a minimally invasive approach for effective management in urgent care and emergency department settings. Although the procedure is relatively simple, the frequency of placement in the ED setting varies. Provider familiarity with both the device and the procedure can be enhanced using simulation techniques. This article presents the diagnostic and treatment approaches to Bartholin's abscesses and describes in detail both low- and high-fidelity simulations for Word catheter placements.
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Kallam AR, Kanumury V, Bhimavarapu N, Soorada B. A Report of Two Cases of "Giant Bartholin Gland Cysts" Successfully Treated by Excision with Review of Literature. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:PD11-PD13. [PMID: 28764246 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/26802.10088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Bartholin's gland cysts are one of the common vulval masses that may start as asymptomatic cysts but if left untreated, may become large and infected requiring medical attention. We are presenting two interesting and rare cases of giant Bartholin cyst and their treatment in this case report. Two female patients of perimenopausal age presented with giant vulval cysts to the outpatient department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. They reached a size of 10 cm and 20 cm diameter respectively, presenting with some diagnostic and later reconstruction of the labia majus. MRI pelvis provided good information regarding the size, shape and extent of the cyst, which was very useful during surgery. Both these cases were successfully treated by excision of the cyst and histopathological examination after complete excision. One of the cases presented as dumb-bell shaped swelling with large cyst superiorly and smaller cyst extending into the buttock connected by narrow neck and showed cross fluctuation. This type of dumb-bell shaped presentation of Bartholin's cyst is rather unusual and has not been reported in the available literature.
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- Anji Reddy Kallam
- Director and Plastic Surgeon, Department of Plastic Surgery, ASRAM Medical College, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ASRAM Medical College, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Postgraduate student, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ASRAM Medical College, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Postgraduate student, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ASRAM Medical College, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Asymptomatic Bartholin Cyst: Evaluation With Multidetector Row Computed Tomography. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2017; 42:162-166. [PMID: 28708722 DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000000645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the frequency, morphology, and attenuation characteristics of Bartholin cysts on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in asymptomatic women. METHODS A total of 3280 consecutive MDCT examinations were assessed for Bartholin cysts. The diagnosis was based on shape, contrast enhancement, and anatomical location. Age, laterality, size, and attenuation patterns were recorded. Scans from patients with paravaginal-related symptoms were excluded, and any available follow-up MDCT scans or magnetic resonance images were evaluated. RESULTS Asymptomatic Bartholin cysts were seen in 17 patients (0.52%) (mean age, 56 years). The mean maximum cyst diameter was 21.8 mm. High-attenuation cysts comprised 47% of cases, all in older (≥50 years) patients. Follow-up MDCT scans showed minimal changes over time. CONCLUSIONS High-attenuation Bartholin cysts are more common than previously thought and are usually seen in older women. The size and attenuation of Bartholin cysts show only minimal changes over time.
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Ssi-Yan-Kai G, Thubert T, Rivain AL, Prevot S, Deffieux X, De Laveaucoupet J. Female perineal diseases: spectrum of imaging findings. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 40:2690-709. [PMID: 25896612 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-015-0427-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The female perineum, which is divided into the anterior urogenital triangle and the posterior anal triangle, is a surface structure often overlooked. Female perineal diseases may present with nonspecific clinical signs due to its close anatomical relationship between the different compartments. Diagnosis of the origin of a perineal disorder may also be a difficult problem encountered in pelvi-perineal imaging. Therefore, a precise knowledge of the female perineal anatomy and the associated disease processes is essential to radiologists, pathologists, and surgeons alike who are involved in the evaluation of the patient who presents with a perineal mass. Cross-sectional imaging plays a crucial role for proper management. Due to the robust contrast resolution of MR, MR imaging is the modality of choice for evaluation of the extent of a complex perineal lesion, its relationship to the adjacent structures. It has a greater sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis than the other non-invasive imaging techniques and is helpful in guidance for surgical planning. The purpose of this article is to highlight the spectrum of imaging findings of female perineal diseases.
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- Guillaume Ssi-Yan-Kai
- Service de Radiologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157 rue de la porte de Trivaux, 92140, Clamart, France.
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- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, AP-HP, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157 rue de la porte de Trivaux, 92140, Clamart, France
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- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, AP-HP, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157 rue de la porte de Trivaux, 92140, Clamart, France
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- Service d'Anatomie-Pathologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157 rue de la porte de Trivaux, 92140, Clamart, France
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- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, AP-HP, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157 rue de la porte de Trivaux, 92140, Clamart, France
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- Service de Radiologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157 rue de la porte de Trivaux, 92140, Clamart, France
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Lee MY, Dalpiaz A, Schwamb R, Miao Y, Waltzer W, Khan A. Clinical Pathology of Bartholin's Glands: A Review of the Literature. Curr Urol 2015. [PMID: 26195958 DOI: 10.1159/000365683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The Bartholin's glands are located symmetrically at the posterior region of the vaginal opening and play an important role in the female reproductive system. These two pea-sized glands are involved in mucus secretion and vaginal lubrication. Cyst formation in the glands is common and results from mucus build-up in gland ducts. It is important to monitor such cysts because they may occur in the form of carcinomas. Larger cysts and abscesses are found in the lower vestibular region and typically present with erythema and edema. Biopsy is an effective method for distinguishing between Bartholin's gland cysts and differential diagnosis. While smaller cysts may be asymptomatic and may be left untreated, larger cysts require medical attention. Several treatment options are available, including marsupialization and CO2 laser. Healing and recovery depend on the severity of infection and course of treatment.
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- Min Y Lee
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., USA
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- Department of Urology, SUNY School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., USA
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- Department of Urology, SUNY School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., USA
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- Department of Urology, SUNY School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., USA
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