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Papailiou S, Soldatou A, Marmarinos A, Avgeris M, Papathoma E, Sindos M, Georgantzi S, Rodolakis Α, Iacovidou N, Gourgiotis D, Tsolia M. Inadequate protection against measles and rubella among pregnant women in Greece during the last measles outbreak. J Infect 2022; 84:e95-e97. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2022.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Psarris A, Sindos M, Antsaklis P, Theodora M, Tasias K, Asimakopoulos G, Rodolakis A, Daskalakis G. 154 Prenatal diagnosis of atretic parietal cephalocele: A case report. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.11.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Psarris, Antsaklis P, Theodora M, Sindos M, Asimakopoulos G, Tasias K, Rodolakis A, Daskalakis G. 223 Prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 21-the role of aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) As an ultrasound marker. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.11.257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tasias K, Psarris A, Antsaklis P, Sindos M, Theodora M, Asimakopoulos G, Rodolakis A, Daskalakis G. 153 The experience of the largest greek maternity hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2022. [PMCID: PMC8941269 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.11.226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Mousiolis A, Baroutis G, Sindos M, Costalos C, Antsaklis A. Maternal age as a predictive factor of pre-term birth. An epidemiological study from 1999 to 2008 in Greece. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2014; 33:28-31. [PMID: 23259874 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2012.730078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The aim of the study was to estimate the risk of pre-term birth in women giving birth in Greece in different age groups. Data about women giving birth in Greece were retrieved from the Hellenic Vital Statistics covering the years from 1999 to 2008. Relative risk using χ(2) contingency tables was estimated among maternal age groups formed. These groups included mothers < 15 years of age, 15-19, 20-34 (used as a control group) and women > 34 (35-39, 40-44, 45-49 and ≥ 50) years of age. Relative risk of each age group was compared with mothers 20-34 years of age. A total of 1,069,413 valid births were included in the study and 72,156 of them were pre-term (6.75% of total count). Results exhibit a 'U'-shaped distribution of risk. Higher risk of pre-term birth is noted in the groups of < 15 years (Pearson χ(2) = 14.964, p < 0.001, risk = 1.569, CI = 1.249-1.970) and above 34 years of age (Pearson χ(2) = 2991.26, p < 0.001, risk = 1.572, CI = 1.546-1.597). For older women, a steep rise in the relative risk for pre-term birth was noted beyond the 40-44 years of age group. Finally, of interest is the fact that 'late' pre-terms (34-36 gestational weeks) account for most of the pre-term birth in mothers beyond 34 years of age.
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- A Mousiolis
- Neonatal Department, Alexandra Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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Antsaklis A, Papantoniou N, Anastasakis E, Sindos M, Theodora M, Ikonomou T, Daskalakis G. O52 Perinatal outcome of unexplained oligohydramnios. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(09)60424-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Pisal N, Sindos M, Freeman-Wang T, Ramchandra S, Michala S, Singer A. Cervical cancer diagnosed after simple hysterectomy for persistent abnormal cervical smears: a clinical dilemma. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2009; 24:186-7. [PMID: 14766469 DOI: 10.1080/01443610410001653362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Narendra Pisal
- Department of Women's Health, The Whittington Hospital, London, UK.
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Ndisang D, Faulkes DJ, Gascoyne D, Lee SA, Ripley BJ, Sindos M, Singer A, Budhram-Mahadeo V, Cason J, Latchman DS. Differential regulation of different human papilloma virus variants by the POU family transcription factor Brn-3a. Oncogene 2005; 25:51-60. [PMID: 16247485 DOI: 10.1038/sj.onc.1209006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The Brn-3a POU family transcription factor is overexpressed in human cervical carcinoma biopsies and is able to activate expression of the human papilloma virus type 16 (HPV-16) upstream regulatory region (URR), which drives the expression of the E6 and E7 oncoproteins. Inhibition of Brn-3a expression in human cervical cancer cells inhibits HPV gene expression and reduces cellular growth and anchorage independence in vitro as well as the ability to form tumours in vivo. Here, we show that Brn-3a differentially regulates different HPV-16 variants that have previously been shown to be associated with different risks of progression to cervical carcinoma. In human cervical material, Brn-3a levels correlate directly with HPV E6 levels in individuals infected with a high risk variant of HPV-16, whereas this is not the case for a low-risk variant. Moreover, the URRs of high- and intermediate-risk variants are activated by Brn-3a in transfection assays, whereas the URR of a low-risk variant is not. The change of one or two bases in a low-risk variant URR to their equivalent in a higher-risk URR can render the URR responsive to Brn-3a and vice versa. These results help explain why the specific interplay between viral and cellular factors necessary for the progression to cervical carcinoma only occurs in a minority of those infected with HPV-16.
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- D Ndisang
- Medical Molecular Biology Unit, Institute of Child Health, University College London, and Department of Women's and Children's Health, The Whittington Hospital, London, UK
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Soubassi L, Haidopoulos D, Sindos M, Pilalis A, Chaniotis D, Diakomanolis E, Antsaklis A, Zerefos N. Pregnancy outcome in women with pre-existing lupus nephritis. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2005; 24:630-4. [PMID: 16147600 DOI: 10.1080/01443610400007836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to assess the fetal and maternal outcome in a cohort of patients with lupus nephritis. Twenty-four pregnancies in 22 women with lupus nephritis occurring between 1991 and 2000 were analysed retrospectively. Lupus nephritis was biopsy proven before pregnancy in all cases. Women were followed from the beginning of pregnancy up to 6 months postpartum. Close fetal-maternal monitoring and frequent laboratory investigations were applied routinely to all patients. All women were prescribed steroid therapy from the beginning of the pregnancy. There were 18 live births, four spontaneous abortions and two stillbirths. Of the 18 live births, 14 were premature and four were term deliveries, representing a 25% fetal loss rate and 58% prematurity rate. There were two fetuses with congenital heart block. We recorded hypertension in 42%, proteinuria in 50% and pre-eclampsia in 25% of our patients. Proteinuria was irreversible in four cases. No maternal deaths or postpartum exacerbation of the disease were recorded in the study period. All renal flares were reversed postpartum. Patients positive for antiphospholipid antibodies had a worse perinatal outcome. Hypertension, proteinuria and antiphospholipid antibodies appear to be associated with adverse perinatal outcome and pregnancy complications. Pregnancy is not contraindicated in women with lupus nephritis, but is associated with significant fetal and maternal risks.
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- L Soubassi
- Department of Nephrology, Alexandra Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Sindos M, Pisal N, Mellon C, Michala S, Setchell M. Laparoscopic excision of a large paraovarian cyst presenting with acute lower abdominal pain. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2005; 24:717-8. [PMID: 16147631 DOI: 10.1080/01443610400008263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- M Sindos
- Department of Women's Health, The Whittington Hospital, London, UK.
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Pisal N, Sindos M, Mansell ME, Freeman-Wang T, Singer A. Persistent minor smear abnormalities: is large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) the solution? J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2003; 23:528-30. [PMID: 12963514 DOI: 10.1080/0144361031000153792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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This prospective observational study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) as a management strategy for women with four or more smears showing borderline changes or mild dyskaryosis. A total of 102 women with four or more smears showing minor abnormalities and no colposcopic evidence of high-grade disease opted to undergo LLETZ in preference to continued cytological surveillance. Histology of the LLETZ specimens showed 11 cases of CIN2/3, one CGIN, 32 CIN1 and 10 HPV changes. In 97 of the 102 (95%) women, the follow-up cervical smear reverted to negative.
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- N Pisal
- Department of Women's Health, Whittington Hospital, London, UK.
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Sindos M, Ndisang D, Pisal N, Chow C, Deery A, Singer A, Latchman D. Detection of cervical neoplasia using measurement of Brn-3a in cervical smears with persistent minor abnormality. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2003; 13:515-7. [PMID: 12911730 DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1438.2003.13303.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Measurement of the Brn-3a cellular transcription factor in cervical smears from women referred for colposcopy may improve the detection of underlying cervical neoplasia. In those women referred with persisting borderline or mildly dyskaryotic smears, those who had histologically proven underlying CIN II/III, had statistically significant higher Brn-3a levels than those with a similar smear but histologically shown to have HPV, CIN I, or no cervical abnormality. These results indicate that Brn-3a could play an important role in the near future in improving cervical cancer screening.
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- M Sindos
- Institute of Child Health, University College London, UK.
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the incidence, outcome and predictive value of cytology showing glandular dyskaryosis. PARTICIPANTS Fifty-seven women with a smear diagnosis of glandular dyskaryosis registered between January 1997 and December 2001. SETTING Colposcopy and cytopathology units in a large district general hospital. RESULTS Sixty smears in 57 women showing glandular dyskaryosis were identified from a cohort of 135,120 smears, giving an incidence of 0.05%. Hospital records were available for 50 women. Final diagnosis included 13 cases of cervical glandular intraepithelial neoplasia (CGIN), 4 microinvasive cervical adenocarcinomas, 2 undifferentiated tumours, 1 microinvasive squamous carcinoma, 21 cases of CIN and 13 cases of endometrial pathology (8 endometrial cancers). Twelve women had coexistent squamous and glandular disease. Forty-five out of 50 women had significant pathology (positive predictive value 90%). Colposcopy was seen to be of limited value in assessment of smears showing glandular dyskaryosis. Only 1 out of 13 glandular lesions was diagnosed by colposcopy. CONCLUSION Smears showing glandular dyskaryosis are associated with significant pathology in 90% of cases and malignancy in 32% of cases. Hence, women with a smear showing glandular dyskaryosis should be referred urgently to a colposcopy clinic and flagged up as suspected cancer. Glandular dyskaryosis should be included in the national referral criteria for suspected gynaecological cancer.
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- N V Pisal
- Department of Women's Health, The Whittington Hospital, N19 5NF, London, UK.
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Sindos M, Ndisang D, Pisal N, Chow C, Deery A, Singer A, Latchman D. Detection of cervical neoplasia using measurement of Brn-3a in cervical smears with persistent minor abnormality. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2003. [DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-00009577-200307000-00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Measurement of the Brn-3a cellular transcription factor in cervical smears from women referred for colposcopy may improve the detection of underlying cervical neoplasia. In those women referred with persisting borderline or mildly dyskaryotic smears, those who had histologically proven underlying CIN II/III, had statistically significant higher Brn-3a levels than those with a similar smear but histologically shown to have HPV, CIN I, or no cervical abnormality. These results indicate that Brn-3a could play an important role in the near future in improving cervical cancer screening.
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Diakomanolis E, Stefanidis K, Rodolakis A, Haidopoulos D, Sindos M, Chatzipappas I, Michalas S. Vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia: report of 102 cases. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2003; 23:457-9. [PMID: 12440826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vaginal intraepithelian neoplasia (VAIN) is a rare asymptomatic disorder. The aims of the current study were to profile patients with VAIN and to evaluate the response to treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS We reviewed the records of 102 patients with VAIN diagnosed from 1990 to 2000. RESULTS Patients with VAIN, VAIN2 and VAIN3 had the following mean ages 44.5, 47.8 and 61.8 years, respectively (p < 0.001). All patients with VAIN were found to have abnormal Papanicolaou smears. Localization of the lesions to the upper third of the vagina was observed in 80% of the cases. Recurrences following laser ablation and partial vaginectomy reached 21%. Patients with minimal VAIN lesions from whom punch biopsies were obtained had the lowest recurrence rate. Multifocality significantly affected the risk of recurrence (p = 0.03). CONCLUSION VAIN most often involves the upper third of the vagina and is often multifocal. Patient selection and operator skill have a significant influence on the treatment outcome.
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Athens University, Alexandra Hospital, Greece
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Antsaklis A, Papageorgiu I, Sindos M, Katsimanis E, Karaiskakis P, Michalas S. Successful management of severe idiopathic thrombocytopenia in the second trimester of pregnancy. Fetal Diagn Ther 1998; 13:233-5. [PMID: 9784644 DOI: 10.1159/000020844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This paper describes a case of severe idiopathic thrombocytopenia in a primigravida. The disorder became symptomatic at 22 weeks gestation with a platelet count of 20,000/microliter. The existence of chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenia under remission was strongly suspected, but could not be documented. The patient was treated with oral corticosteroids over a period of 7 weeks. During this period, she also had three cycles of high-dose intravenous globulin. This treatment produced a transient improvement, but the platelet count fell to 4,000/ microl by the 29th gestational week. Caesarean section was carried out for maternal indication a week later, following a fourth intensified course of gamma-globulin, coupled with platelet transfusions and low-dose vinblastine. Splenectomy was not performed. Potentially life-threatening thrombocytopenia persisted for 6 weeks post partum. Despite the presence of circulating antiplatelet globulin in the maternal blood and the antenatal use of vinblastine, the infant was entirely unaffected and thrived.
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- A Antsaklis
- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece
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