Coexistence of aerobic vaginitis caused by Enterococcus faecalis and human papilloma virus (HPV) infection as a risk factor for the development of cervical intraepithelial lesions
Aim To determine the prevalence of aerobic vaginitis (AV) caused by Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) in human papilloma virus (HPV)-positive women with pathological Pap test and to determine the most prevalent HPV type associated with E. faecalis infection.Methods This prospective study was conducted at the Gynaecology Centre "Dr. Mahira Jahić" ...
By Amna Baraković, Mahira Jahić, Anis Cerovac, Fatima Numanović
Obstetric shock and shock in obstetrics – steady obstetrical syndrome
Obstetric shock (OS) has been defined as a life-threatening cardiovascular collapse syndrome associated with pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium (obstetrics causes), and is the most significant cause of high maternal mortality (MM) throughout human history. Shock in obstetrics (SIO) refers to indirect causes of non-obstetrics causes in pregnancy, ...
By Anis Cerovac, Dubravko Habek, Elmedina Cerovac, Jasna Čerkez Habek
Balneogynaecology in the 21st century: increasingly recommended primary and complementary treatment of chronic gynaecological diseases
Balneo-gynaecological treatment methods include external bath hydrotherapy, sedentary baths and topical dressings/cataplasm, and internal (intravaginal or intrarectal use of peloids and mineral water). Hyperosmolar thermal spas have been very popular in the treatment of infertility due to the improvement of symptoms of chronic pelvic pain, endometr...
By Dubravko Habek, Anis Cerovac, Lejla Kamerić, Enida Nevačinović, Adnan Šerak
Stereological analysis of terminal villi, intervillous space and fibrinoid of adolescent placentas and birth weight of newborns
Aim To determine stereological structural parameters of the parenchymal part of the placenta, placental weight and volume of adolescent pregnant women and their correlation with newborns' birth weight. Methods This prospective study was conducted on a total of 60 human placentas of term pregnancy, divided into two groups according to the age of pre...
By Sergije Marković, Anis Cerovac, Suad Kunosić, Suada Ramić, Emir Bećirović
Stereological analysis of terminal villi, intervillous space and fibrinoid of adolescent placentas and birth weight of newborns
Aim To determine stereological structural parameters of the parenchymal part of the placenta, placental weight and volume ofadolescent pregnant women and their correlation with newborns’ birth weight.Methods This prospective study was conducted on a total of 60 human placentas of term pregnancy, divided into two groupsaccording to the age of ...
By Sergije Marković, Anis Cerovac, Suad Kunosić, Suada Ramić, Emir Bećirović
Pregnancy outcome in women who survived genital or extragenital cancer
Aim To investigate clinical and obstetrical characteristics, an outcome and a prognosis for pregnant women with diagnosed and treated genital or extragenital cancer and their newborns. MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included pregnant and childbearing women with a history of cancer diagnosed before pregnancy during the period between 1 Janua...
By Anis Cerovac, Dženita Ljuca, Gordana Bogdanović, Gordana Grgić, Haris Zukić
Preterm and term birth in twin pregnancies during a seven-year period: a call for obstetricians to declare about amnionicity and chorionicity
Aim To compare maternal, foetal and neonatal characteristics, and perinatal outcome of preterm and term deliveries in twins pregnancies in order to improve perinatal care in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Methods This retrospective cohort study included pregnant women with twin pregnancy who delivered during the period between 1 January 2012 and 31 Decemb...
By Anis Cerovac, Gordana Grgić, Dženana Softić, Dženita Ljuca, Sergije Marković, Amer Mandžić
Premature and preterm premature rupture of membranes in adolescent compared to adult pregnancy
Aim To compare the prevalence of premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) between adolescent and adult pregnancies, and the influence of gestational age and adolescent pregnancy on the frequency of occurrence of PROM and PPROM. Methods This prospective study included 300 pregnant patients, 13 to 35 ye...
By Sergije Marković, Gordana Bogdanović, Anis Cerovac
Perinatal characteristics and prevalence of low birth weight infants in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: prospective multicentric study
Aim To investigate the prevalence and obstetrical characteristics of low birth weight infants (LBWIs) in ten Cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FB&H). Methods The prospective study included newborns of both genders, gestational age (GA) of 22 to 42 weeks and birth weight (BW) of less than 2,500 grams in the period 1 January 20...
By Enida Nevačinović, Anis Cerovac, Gordana Bogdanović, Gordana Grgić