Gyne Flashcards
What are the indications to admit a patient with a diagnosis of PID (7)?
Severe illness
Tubo-ovarian abscess
Cannot r/o other surgical emergency
Unable to take oral meds
Not responding to PO meds
Pregnancy
Non-reliable
What are the predictors of endometrial ablation failure (3)
Age < 40
Prior tubal ligation
Preoperative dysmenorrhea
What is the average age at diagosis of LMS
52
What is the change of concomittent endometrial cancer when hyperplasia with atypia is present
17 - 25 %
What causes endometrial implants to be so hyper-estrogenic?
Implants express:
- Aromatase
- 17 beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1
- All genes required in the stereogenesis cascade to make estradiol from cholesterol
Implants lack
- 17 beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (inactivates estrogens)
What is the most common adverse event following non- resectoscopic EA?
Pelvic pain
Cramping
Nausea/ vomiting
Resolve within 24h
What is the DDx of a black vulvar lesion?
Lentigo
Nevus
Vitiligo
Cherry Hemangioma
Melanosis
Sebrroric keratosis
Melanoma
VIN / Vulvar cancer
BCC
Should you give abx for cardiac patients to prevent endocarditis?
Not for GU procedures
If high risk pts and receiving abx for something else, should consider using Abx that will also cover enterococci
What is the % of patient requiring a hysterectomy within 10 years of a myomectomy
10 %
What is the risk of PPH in patient with vWD/ Facto XI/ hemophilia carriers
16 - 22 %
Normal population 4-5 %
What are potential test that may aid in LMS pre-op dx
MRI
Serum LDH
Endometrial biopsy
Name the side effects of progesterone (4)?
Acne
GI Upset
Edema
Weight gain
Irregular menstrual bleeding
What is the risk of occult sarcoma at time of fibroid surgery
1/350 - 1/2000
What ovary torts more frequently?
(#341)
Right ovary
(sigmoid?)
What is the incidence of vault prolapse post hysterectomy in patient with no evidence of POP
1-2 %
What is the most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea?
Name other causes of secondary dysmenorrha (5)
The most common cause: Endometrioisis
Other causes:
Adenomyosis
Uterine myomas
Cervical stenosis
Obstructive lesions of the genital tract
Define primary dysmenorrhea (#345)
Menstrual pain in the absence of pelvic pathology
What is the inheritence pattern of vWD
About GnRH agonists for AUB,
1- What is the expected % schrinkage of fibroids
2- When is the greatest effect apparent
50 % decrease in initial volume
Greatest effect after 12 weeks
What progesterone and what dose is released daily with a Mirena ?
Levonorgestrel
20 ug/ day
What is the angle of knee abduction recommended in gyne surgery ?
< 90 degrees
What is the typical apparence of endometriotic lesions in adolescents?
Clear vesicles
Red lesions
vs: classic powder burn lesions
At what weight should you adjust pr-op abx?
120 kg
Previously BMI > 35
At what deficit should you abort a ablative procedure ?
For both types of media
Non conductive solutions : 1500 mL
(Glycine, mannitor, sorbitol, cystosol)
Conductive solutions: 2500 mL
(NS)
What is the mechanism of action of Desmopressin (DDAVP) for vWD
Releases vWF from storage sites within endothelial cells
–> increases vWF
–> increase plasma levels of factor 8
What are the alternative regiment for Abx prophylaxis in gyne surgery?
Clinda 600 mg IV
Erythro 500 mg IV
Flagyl 500 mg IV (?) - Dose not specified
What are the options to treat breakthrough bleeding (in patients w vWD)?
Double COC pill for 3-4 days
Add a 50 ug estrogen patch for 3-4 days
Change to a 50 ug pill
What are the anti-androgenic progestins
Norethedrone (NETA)
Drosperinone
Desogestrol
What are the types of vWD
Type 1 : partial quantitative reduction in VWF
Type 2: qualitative deficiency of VWF
Type 3: absence of VWF
What are the absolute contraindications to endometrial ablation (5)?
Pregnancy
Desire to preserve fertility
Endometrial cancer or hyperplasia
Cervical cancer
Pelvic infection
What is the most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea in adolescents?
Endometriosis
What are the mechanism of fluid overload in hysteroscopy (3)?
Absorption across the endometrium
Intravasation through surgically opened venous channels
Spill from fallopian tubes with absorption by peritoneum
Name the RF for LMS (7)
(# 371)
Age > 50
Black race
Tamoxifen use
Previous pelvic radiation
Hereditary leiomyomatosis
Hx of hereditary retinoblastoma
Renal cell carcinoma
Are Abx recommended for HSG?
Only if tubes are dilated (doxy)
Are GnRH agonists linked to decreased bone mineral density
Yes (especially if used long term)
Is ablative or excisional treatment better for pain management in endometriosis?
No difference for pain (or fertility treatment)
List the 4 criteria for endometriosis and epithelial ovarian cancer
Presence of both endometriosis and malignancy within the same ovary
Carcinoma must arise from the endometriosis and not invade from another source
Specimen must contain histological characteristics of endometriosis including stroma and glands
There must be morphological continuation between benign and malignant epithelium within the endometriosis
What is the treatment of choice for severe vWD?
How long does it last?
Humate P
Viral inactivated, pooled human plasma concentrate containing factor 8 and vWF
Replaces vWF for 12 - 24 h
(FFP and Cryo only when Humate P is not available)
Does hysterectomy alone affect ovarian reserve?
YES
2-fold increased risk of ovarian failure
> 20 % pts have symptoms of decreased ovarian reserve within 1y
Decrease AMH shown in studies
What are the risk factors for fluid overload (4)?
Use of hypotonic solutions (vs isotonic)
Long procedures
High distension pressure
Resection of large pieces of tissue
What are the options for treatment of acute hemorrhage post endometrial ablation (3)
AFTER r/o Uterine perforation:
Foley ballloon tamponade
Intracervical vasopressors injections
Misoprostol PR
What are potential complications of pregnancy following endometrial ablation (3)?
Uterine rupture
Limb defects
Premature labour
What is the rate of fibroid recurrence after myomectomy
15 %
Which treatment for endometriosis causes bone loss?
GnRH agonists
Depot-progestins
What is the preferred regimen of Abx for a therapeutic abortion?
Doxycycline
100 mg PO pre-procedure
200 mg PO post-procedure
What method of hysterectomy has the lowest post-op morbidity or complication rate
Vaginal
Name the investigations required before an endometrial ablation
Pregnancy test
PAP test within 2 years
EMB
Assessment of uterine cavity for Mullerian anomalies or intercavitary pathologies (TVUS, hysteroscopy, contrast sonography)
Cervical cultures PRN
What epithelial cancer is linked to endometriosis?
Clear cell cancer (35%)
Endometrioid (20%)
How do factor 8 (VIII) and vWF evolve in pregnancy ?
They increase in pregnancy
Reach their maximum between 29 - 35 weeks
Return to baseline 7-10 days post delivery
Remove epidural catheter directly PP as factors are the highest
After how many weeks can we assess the efficacy of endometrial ablation
6 - 12 weeks post op
What is the first line therapy in patient with late PPH and vWD
Cyklokapron + OCP
Can start prophylactic OCP immediatly PP and for 1 month
What is the inheritence pattern of Hemophilia A and B
Both X linked
Hemophilia A (Factor 8 deficiency)
Hemophilia B (Factor 9 deficiency)
Are antibiotics recommended before endometrial ablation?
No
What are the criteria to observe vs operate an endometrioma?
Asymptomatic
Small endometrioma with classic findings
Established diagnosis of endometriosis
Stable Ca125
When should you supress ovarian function in women with endometriosis and infertility?
Patient who undergo IVF
(GnRH agonist x 3-6 mo)
Not effective for
- mild to moderate disease
- pre-op surgery for endometriosis