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Publication Biochemical and ultrasonographic markers in fetal surveillance(2023) ;Kocijančić-Belović, Dušica (57194538164) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174)Akšam, Slavica (41460951800)Introduction/Objective Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is associated with increased fetal and neona-tal mortality and morbidity. The study objective was to investigate the correlation of maternal blood biochemical markers routinely determined in the first and second trimester screening and ultrasound fetal surveillance parameters in the prediction of fetal growth and condition in singleton pregnancies. Methods In the first trimester we measured serum levels of beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotro-pin (βHCG) and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A). In the second trimester we measured values of chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), alpha fetoprotein (AFP), unconjugated estriol (E3) and inhibin A, also examined ultrasonographic biometric fetal parameters, amniotic fluid index (AFI) and Doppler resistance indexes. FGR was defined as ultrasonographically determined fetal weight and growth parameters below the 10th percentile for the gestational age. Obtained biochemical and ultrasonographic parameters were correlated. Results Study included 104 singleton pregnancies. βHCG in the first trimester correlated negatively with fetal growth in the second and third trimester, and the second trimester AFI. Increased PAPP-A correlated positively with elevated resistance index in medial cerebral artery, lower biophysical profile scores, and intermediate type of non-stress test. Lower values of E3 were associated with FGR. Elevated serum AFP levels were linked to oligoamnion in the third trimester. There was no correlation of inhibin A levels with fetal condition. Conclusion First and second trimester biochemical markers of pregnancy (βHCG, PAPP-A, HCG, AFP and E3) in combination with ultrasonographic biophysical parameters of fetus have predictive value for fetal growth and development. © 2023, Serbia Medical Society. All rights reserved. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Biochemical markers for prediction of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy(2019) ;Belovic, Dušica Kocijančić (57194538164) ;Plešinac, Snežana (13611805700) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Radojević, Ana Savić (16246037100) ;Akšam, Slavica (41460951800) ;Cvjetićanin, Mirjana Marjanović (57201696561)Kocijančić, Aleksandar (36016706900)Background: Gestational hypertension (GH) and pre eclampsia (PE) are the most common gestational complications. Several placental biochemical markers are used to predict GH/PE, but with conflicting results. Methods: The study aim was to estimate the biochemical markers' ability to predict hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. On the first ultrasonographic examination, 104 healthy pregnant women were recruited. At the regular pregnancy check-ups, BMI, blood pressure, occurrence of gestational hypertension (early or late onset), preeclampsia, eclampsia and other complications were recorded. Serum concentrations (in multiples of median - MoM) of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and pregnancyassociated plasma protein A (PAPPA) were measured from the 11th to 14th gestational week, while HCG, alpha feto protein (AFP), estriol and inhibin were determined between the 16th and 19th gestational week. Results: Hypertensive disorders throughout pregnancy were diagnosed in 20.2% women. Early-onset GH was registered in 7 and PE in 6 patients, while 14 had late-onset GH and 10 additional women PE. There were no significant differences (p≥0.05) in biochemical markers concentrations between women with and without GH/PE. PAPPA levels in the first and HCG in the second trimester correlated with early and late GH/PE. Moreover, higher AFP concentrations were registered in women with preeclampsia signs/symptoms. According to ROC analysis, AFP>1.05 MoM properly identified 80% of GH/PE cases. Obtained models imply that HCG, PAPPA and AFP should be used for GH/PE prediction. Conclusions: Biochemical markers HCG, PAPPA and AFP could be useful in predicting gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. However, different markers should be used for early and late onset GH/PE. © 2019 Dušica Kocijančić Belovic et al., published by Sciendo 2019. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Biochemical markers for prediction of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy(2019) ;Belovic, Dušica Kocijančić (57194538164) ;Plešinac, Snežana (13611805700) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Radojević, Ana Savić (16246037100) ;Akšam, Slavica (41460951800) ;Cvjetićanin, Mirjana Marjanović (57201696561)Kocijančić, Aleksandar (36016706900)Background: Gestational hypertension (GH) and pre eclampsia (PE) are the most common gestational complications. Several placental biochemical markers are used to predict GH/PE, but with conflicting results. Methods: The study aim was to estimate the biochemical markers' ability to predict hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. On the first ultrasonographic examination, 104 healthy pregnant women were recruited. At the regular pregnancy check-ups, BMI, blood pressure, occurrence of gestational hypertension (early or late onset), preeclampsia, eclampsia and other complications were recorded. Serum concentrations (in multiples of median - MoM) of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and pregnancyassociated plasma protein A (PAPPA) were measured from the 11th to 14th gestational week, while HCG, alpha feto protein (AFP), estriol and inhibin were determined between the 16th and 19th gestational week. Results: Hypertensive disorders throughout pregnancy were diagnosed in 20.2% women. Early-onset GH was registered in 7 and PE in 6 patients, while 14 had late-onset GH and 10 additional women PE. There were no significant differences (p≥0.05) in biochemical markers concentrations between women with and without GH/PE. PAPPA levels in the first and HCG in the second trimester correlated with early and late GH/PE. Moreover, higher AFP concentrations were registered in women with preeclampsia signs/symptoms. According to ROC analysis, AFP>1.05 MoM properly identified 80% of GH/PE cases. Obtained models imply that HCG, PAPPA and AFP should be used for GH/PE prediction. Conclusions: Biochemical markers HCG, PAPPA and AFP could be useful in predicting gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. However, different markers should be used for early and late onset GH/PE. © 2019 Dušica Kocijančić Belovic et al., published by Sciendo 2019. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Comparative analysis of gynaecological status of workers from textile and metal industry(2008) ;Milovanović, Aleksandar (22035600800) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Jakovljević, Branko (8412749400) ;Milovanović, Jovica (6603250148) ;Petković, Slavica (24830844500) ;Ćorac, Aleksandar (56027519300)Blagojević, Tatjana (24830122300)Introduction Female workers in textile and metal industry are exposed to various physical and chemical hazards that can lead to the occurrence of gynaecological diseases. Objective The aim of this study was to estimate the frequency of gynaecological diseases among workers of textile and metal industries. Method The investigation comprised 197 female workers, 148 from textile and 49 from metal industry, aged from 26 to 57 years. All subjects were hospitalized based on non-gynaecological diagnoses. Gynaecological diagnoses included: tumours of the genital organs and breasts, cervical ectopy and lacerations, inflammatory diseases, disturbances of static of genital organs, cysts, and irregularities of menstrual cycle. RESULTS Textile workers were significantly younger than metal workers, but the groups were comparable according to total and exposure work-time, qualifications and diagnosis on hospital admission. Gynaecological diseases were diagnosed among all investigated subjects. About 80% were diagnosed with tumours and inflammatory diseases. A highly statistically significant difference was observed among groups according to the presence of cervical ectopy and lacerations, which were more frequent among textile workers. Conclusion Comparison of gynaecological status of workers revealed that, among textile workers, cervical ectopy and lacerations were more frequent than among workers in metal industry. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy – Cervical Dysplasia (FACIT-CD) questionnaire for Serbian women(2018) ;Kesić, Vesna (6701664626) ;Sparić, Radmila (23487159800) ;Watrowski, Rafal (8552930200) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Stefanović, Radomir (57201113615) ;Marić, Gorica (56433592800)Pekmezović, Tatjana (7003989932)Objectives: The FACIT-CD (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Cervical Dysplasia) questionnaire is a disease-specific instrument for assessing the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with cervical dysplasia. Our aim was to perform a cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the FACIT-CD scale in Serbian women with cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL). Study Design: Our study included women of reproductive age diagnosed with SIL in a single university-affiliated hospital. A total of 160 participants with histologically confirmed low-grade (LSIL) or high-grade (HSIL) squamous intraepithelial lesions responded to the Serbian version of the FACIT-CD instrument, the Short Form-36v2 questionnaire (SF-36v2), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Women also participated in an interview regarding their socio-demographic data. We evaluated the validity and reliability of the Serbian version of FACIT-CD. Results: The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.710 for the entire sample (0.702 for LSIL and 0.711 for HSIL). We found numerous correlations between the FACIT-CD scores and SF-36v2 scores, as well as between the BAI and BDI scores for both the total score and most of the domain scores. The mean FACIT-CD total score was high (114.47 ± 13.25 out of 136.00 which is the maximum score). There were no significant differences in the mean scores between the LSIL and HSIL groups. Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that the Serbian FACIT-CD has overall good psychometric properties in women with both LSIL and HSIL. We propose the use of the FACIT-CD questionnaire as an indicator for HRQoL in women with cervical dysplasia. © 2018 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Currently Available Treatment Modalities for Uterine Fibroids(2024) ;Micić, Jelena (7005054108) ;Macura, Maja (57219966636) ;Andjić, Mladen (57725550500) ;Ivanović, Katarina (57210170762) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Micić, Dušan D. (37861889200) ;Arsenijević, Vladimir (58294885600) ;Stojnić, Jelena (13613250800) ;Bila, Jovan (57208312057) ;Babić, Sandra (57489797700) ;Šljivančanin, Una (59196806100) ;Stanišić, Danka Mostić (57219173539)Dokić, Milan (7004497269)Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas and myomas) are the most common benign gynecological condition in patients presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic masses causing pressure or pain, infertility and obstetric complications. Almost a third of women with fibroids need treatment due to symptoms. Objectives: In this review we present all currently available treatment modalities for uterine fibroids. Methods: An extensive search for the available data regarding surgical, medical and other treatment options for uterine fibroids was conducted. Review: Nowadays, treatment for fibroids is intended to control symptoms while preserving future fertility. The choice of treatment depends on the patient’s age and fertility and the number, size and location of the fibroids. Current management strategies mainly involve surgical interventions (hysterectomy and myomectomy hysteroscopy, laparoscopy or laparotomy). Other surgical and non-surgical minimally invasive techniques include interventions performed under radiologic or ultrasound guidance (uterine artery embolization and occlusion, myolysis, magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery, radiofrequency ablation of fibroids and endometrial ablation). Medical treatment options for fibroids are still restricted and available medications (progestogens, combined oral contraceptives andgonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists and antagonists) are generally used for short-term treatment of fibroid-induced bleeding. Recently, it was shown that SPRMs could be administered intermittently long-term with good results on bleeding and fibroid size reduction. Novel medical treatments are still under investigation but with promising results. Conclusions: Treatment of fibroids must be individualized based on the presence and severity of symptoms and the patient’s desire for definitive treatment or fertility preservation. © 2024 by the authors. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Differences in endometrial carcinoma presentations and characteristics in pre-and postmenopausal women(2019) ;Andrijašević, Saša (55624306100) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Arsenović, Nebojša (24757930100)Terzić, Milan (55519713300)Introduction/Objective As of recently, an increasing number of premenopausal women is being diagnosed with endometrial carcinomas. The objective of our study was to determine if routinely collected clinical and imaging parameters, implying on tumor characteristics, are different in pre-and postmenopausal endometrial carcinoma patients, enabling their appropriate preoperative evaluation. Methods The study included all patients (n = 209) operated on due to endometrial carcinoma over a period of three years. The diagnosis was based on histopathological findings of exploratory curettage. Medical history was taken for all the patients and they were divided regarding menopausal status. On preoperative ultrasound scan, the endometrial echo pattern was established. The existence of myomas, adnexal masses, free fluid in the abdomen or uterine cavity was noted. Magnetic resonance imaging detected the presence of pelvic metastases and tumor spreading into the uterine cavity, myometrium, cervix, and lymph nodes. Postoperatively, histopathological findings, the tumor stage and grade were established. Results The majority of women were postmenopausal and secundiparous. Significantly more patients were obese, especially the postmenopausal ones (p = 0.001). Most tumors were endometrioid adenocar-cinomas regardless of menopausal status. Irregular/abnormal bleeding (p = 0.037), presence of ascites (p = 0.010), obesity (p = 0.046), and lower parity (p = 0.016) correlated with postmenopausal status. Large exophytic endometrial carcinomas were predominant in younger patients (p = 0.026). Endometrial carcinomas were significantly more often diagnosed in the II FIGO stage in premenopausal patients. There were no other significant differences (endometrial thickness, uterine homogeneity, echogenicity, tumor infiltration and spreading, histopathological type and grade) between pre-and postmenopausal endometrial carcinoma patients. Conclusions Few differences between pre-and postmenopausal endometrial carcinoma patients existed and the most prominent ones were obesity, parity, irregular/abnormal bleeding, and tumor growth into the cavity. © 2019, Serbia Medical Society. All rights reserved. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Doppler middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity measurement as diagnostic tool for fetal anemia after in utero transfusions in red blood cell alloimmunisation; [Dopler merenje maksimalnog protoka u sistoli arterije cerebri medije kao dijagnostičko sredstvo u proceni fetalne anemije nakon intrauterine transfuzije kod bolesnica sa Rhesus aloimunizacijom](2020) ;Cvjetićanin, Mirjana Marjanović (57201696561) ;Plešinac, Snežana (13611805700) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Plećaš, Darko (6603715745) ;Belović, Dušica Kocijančić (57194538164)Akšam, Slavica (41460951800)Background/Aim. Doppler sonography of fetal middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity (MCA-PSV) can be used to predict fetal anemia and the need for in utero intravascular transfusion (IUIT) in red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunisation pregnancies. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether measurement of MCA-PSV in fetuses that had undergone one to three transfusions is a good diagnostic tool for fetal anemia. Methods. Study included 36 pregnancies treated due to RBC alloimmunisation in our tertiary referral center during the 5-year period (2012–2017). We measured MCA-PSV and hematocrit (Hct) in all patients. In seven pregnancies there was a need to perform sequential IUITs for correction of fetal anemia. In these patients we compared MCA-PSV and Hct values before and after every transfusion. Results. Hct and MCA-PSV correlated negatively before transfusion therapy (p = 0.035) and after the second transfusion (p = 0.046). Contrary, after the first (p = 0.954), before the second (p = 0.738), as well as before (p = 0.092) and after (p = 0,741) the third transfusions there were no significant correlations between Hct and MCA-PSV values. Hct values before and after transfusions were positively associated (p = 0.001), but MCA-PSV were not (p = 0.296). According to performed receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis the cut-off point of MCA-PSV for investigated patients was 1.22 multiples of its median (MoM). Conclusion. There is a reduction in MCA-PSV accuracy for assessing fetal anemia in previously transfused fetuses. Larger studies are needed to explain the reasons for these findings and potentially set new referral values of MCA-PSV for better diagnostics of fetal anemia. © 2020 Inst. Sci. inf., Univ. Defence in Belgrade. All rights reserved. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Evaluation of adnexal masses: Correlation between clinical, ultrasound and histopathological findings; [Evaluacija adneksalnih masa: Korelacija između kliničkih, ultrazvučnih i histopatoloških nalaza](2011) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Terzić, Milan (55519713300) ;Likić, Ivana (23497909500) ;Atanacković, Jasmina (23468378100)Ladjević, Nebojša (16233432900)Background/Aim. Concerning the growth of ovarian carcinoma incidence and bad prognosis for malignant forms, early and precise diagnostics is gaining in importance as a condition for precise and appropriate therapy for ovarian tumor masses. The aim of this study was to analyze pre- and postoperative findings of patients with adnexal masses in order to identify factors which could predict the nature and stage of the tumor prior to surgery. Methods. All patients with adnexal masses who were treated in a 6-month period in the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Center of Serbia, (IOG, CCS), Belgrade, had their epidemiologic and gynecologic anamnesis and standard laboratory analyses taken prior to surgery. Also, clinical and ultrasonographic check up of pelvic organs was performed, as well as calculation of body mass index (BMI) and risk of malignancy index (RMI). After surgery we analyzed histopathological (HP) findings of tumors as a mean of final diagnosis and staging. For statistical analysis, we used SPSS 15 program. Results. Throughout a 6-month period, we examined 81 patients with adnexal masses treated in the IOG CCS. HP findings showed that there were significantly more benign (n = 51) than malignant (n = 30) tumors in all the patients (χ2 = 5.512). The patients with malignant HP findings were significantly older than those with benign adnexal masses (t = 3.362; p = 0.001). Significantly more patients with malignant HP findings were in menopause (p = 0.034). BMI values were highly significantly higher in the patients with malignant adnexal tumors (t = 3.421; p = 0.001). There was a statistically significant positive correlation between HP categories (benign, malignant) and RMI categories (low, intermediate and high risk) of all the patients (high risk, more malignant HP) (Roxy = 0.428; df = 78; p = 0.000). Conclusion. Patients in menopause, especially older ones, with high BMI and RMI should immediately be referred to a tertiary level institution, where appropriate surgery could be performed. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Evaluation of the risk malignancy index diagnostic value in patients with adnexal masses; [Procena dijagnostičke vrednosti indeksa rizika od malignosti kod bolesnica sa adneksalnim tumorima](2011) ;Terzić, Milan (55519713300) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Ladjević, Ivana Likić (42761612600) ;Atanacković, Jasmina (23468378100)Ladjević, Nebojša (16233432900)Background/Aim. Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic malignancies. Risk of malignancy index (RMI) is recommended in assessment of patients with adnexal masses. The aim of this study was to verify the effectiveness of the RMI in the discrimination between benign lesions and malignant adnexal masses in clinical practice. Methods. Ultrasounds were performed for all the patients and menopausal status, CA125 level and calculated RMI were defined. All the patients were divided into 3 groups depending on RMI (< 25, 25-200, > 200). After operations all ad-nexal masses were analyzed histopathologically (HP) and then sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of RMI were calculated. Results. Out of a total of 81 patients involved benign tumor had 51 (62.96%) and malignant 30 (37.04%) of the patients. The average value of CA125 in the group of patients with benign adnexal masses was 68.3 U/mL and in the group of patients with malignant adnexal masses it was 581.95 U/mL. In the group of patients with benign adnexal masses the average RMI was 284.9 and in the group of patients with malignant adnexal masses RMI was 469.2. All the results showed a positive correlation between both HP categories and RMI categories. The more malignant HP result produced higher RMI and the cut off value was RMI = 200. Sensitivity of RMI was 83.33%, specificity was 94.12%, positive predictive value was 89.29% and negative predictive value was 90.57%. Conclusion. Our study showed that RMI is very reliable in differentiation benign from malignant ad-nexal masses. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Factors influencing early surgical outcomes of patients with acute aortic dissection type A(2021) ;Nešić, Ivan (57219202239) ;Živković, Igor (57192104502) ;Miličić, Miroslav (22934854000) ;Kaitović, Marko (37048782600) ;Zdravković, Đorđe (57219193639) ;Nenadović, Aleksandar (57394766600) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174)Šljivić, Aleksandra (55848628200)Introduction/Objective Even with the current treatment, mortality from aortic dissection remains high. The study aimed to evaluate the early postoperative outcome of patients with aortic dissection and identify which factors could influence it. Methods The study included all consecutive patients who underwent surgery for acute aortic dissection type A from 2012 to 2017. We registered all parameters that could potentially impact the outcome (general data, medical history, clinical and cardiological diagnostic test findings, preoperative complications, type of cannulation and the operation performed, additional surgical procedures, operation duration, etc.). The patients were surgically treated according to the current protocols. The main outcome measures were complications and mortality during a one-month postoperative period. All data collected pre-, intra-, and postoperatively were compared and statistically analyzed. Results The study included 246 patients, 57.54 ± 12.88 years old on average, and mostly of male sex (74%). Early postoperative mortality occurred in 17% of the patients. Preoperative chronic kidney insufficiency (p = 0.005) and cerebrovascular insult (p = 0.047) and tamponade (p = 0.036) were the major risk factors for postoperative complications and mortality. Long hypothermic cardiac arrest (p = 0.001), cross-clamp (p = 0.017) and cardiopulmonary bypass time (p = 0.036) increased postoperative compli-cations. Postoperative complications started occurring after ≥ 33.5 minutes hypothermic cardiac arrest and ≥ 67.5 minutes cross-clamp time. Postoperative complications occurrence increased (p = 0.034), while performing anterograde cerebral perfusion decreased the frequency of lethal outcome (p = 0.001). Conclusion The majority of patients surgically treated for acute aortic dissection had good postoperative outcome. However, numerous pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors can impact patient survival. © 2021, Serbia Medical Society. All rights reserved. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy—A Narrative Review of Fetal and Neonatal Outcomes(2023) ;Babović, Ivana R. (14828590600) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Sparić, Radmila (23487159800) ;Jovandaric, Miljana Z (56748058300) ;Andjić, Mladen (57725550500) ;Marjanović Cvjetićanin, Mirjana (58047054100) ;Akšam, Slavica (41460951800) ;Bila, Jovan (57208312057) ;Tulić, Lidija (6504063680) ;Kocijančić Belović, Dušica (57194538164) ;Plešinac, Vera (26432163400)Plesinac, Jovana (58046514300)Background: There, we review the pathogenesis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), its influence on fetal physiology, and neonatal outcomes, as well as the usage of antenatal corticosteroid therapy (ACST) in pregnancies complicated by GDM. Methods: MEDLINE and PubMed search was performed for the years 1990–2022, using a combination of keywords on such topics. According to the aim of the investigation, appropriate articles were identified and included in this narrative review. Results: GDM is a multifactorial disease related to unwanted pregnancy course and outcomes. Although GDM has an influence on the fetal cardiovascular and nervous system, especially in preterm neonates, the usage of ACST in pregnancy must be considered taking into account maternal and fetal characteristics. Conclusions: GDM has no influence on neonatal outcomes after ACST introduction. The ACST usage must be personalized and considered according to its gestational age-specific effects on the developing fetus. © 2022 by the authors. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Health-related quality of life in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis(2009) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174)Marinković, Jelena (7004611210)Introduction The need for assessing the quality of life in chronic rhinosinusitis is emphasised by the medical, social and economic importance of this pathological condition. Questionnaires have been employed in majority of studies while there are no available data that Q method has been used for quality of life research in chronic rhinosinusitis up to the present. Objective The aim of this study was to identify, group and analyse subjective perception of the impact of the disease on health-related quality of life in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Methods The study involved 36 consecutive patients of both sexes, older than 10 years of age, diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis in the tertiary health clinic in three successive weeks. They were selected for medicamentous treatment. Healthrelated quality of life was assessed by Q method. Through 34 representative statements, which were sorted by the examinees related to subjective priorities, 10 key quality of life domains were examined. The data were processed by factor analysis employing specialised software package PQMethod. Results Analysing individual opinions of the examinees, five different opinion-types (factors) on the impact of chronic rhinosinusitis on quality of life were demonstrated. They were marked numerically and descriptively according to dominant characteristics of the group: Factor 1 - stable group (47.2% of individuals), Factor 2 - symptomatic group (11.1% of individuals), Factor 3 - mental group (5.6% of individuals), Factor 4 - physical group (11.1% of individuals) and Factor 5 - optimistic group (25.0% of individuals). Each group was systematically analysed. Conclusion Majority of patients with chronic rhinosinusits (72.2%) were found to be satisfied with the quality of life, while just a small number (5.6%) heavily bore the illness which especially jeopardised their mental health. This study demonstrates the strength of Q method in analysing and categorizing subjectivity and offers quality practical information which enables a more comprehensive approach and more adequate intervention in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Parental perspective on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Serbia: Knowledge, attitudes and practice(2018) ;Marić, Gorica (56433592800) ;Birčanin, Đurđa (57201679974) ;Kisić, Vesna (26030469300) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Zarić, Milica (56786047800) ;Kisić-Tepavčević, Darija (57218390033)Gazibara, Tatjana (36494484100)Study objective: Assessing knowledge and attitudes of parents towards human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination of their children and estimating factors associated with parental positive attitude towards HPV immunization. Study design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Two Community Health Centers. A total of 282 adult parents of boys and/or girls who presented at the pediatrician's office with their child aged ≤18 years from December 2015 to May 2016. Main outcome measures: HPV vaccination coverage with one dose, knowledge and attitudes towards HPV vaccination. Parental knowledge was tested through a set of 10 items such as the infectious nature of HPV, mode of transmission, symptoms and its association with cervical cancer and circumstances surrounding HPV vaccine in Serbia. Answers were graded on a 5-point Likert scale from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree”. Results: Coverage with one dose of HPV vaccine was 2.0%. Majority of parents knew that the vaccine existed (71.0%). One quarter of parents confirmed that their child should be vaccinated against HPV. Parents expressed highest level of agreement with the statement that HPV vaccination in Serbia is not sufficiently promoted (4.17 ± 1.21 points). Having female child and more knowledge on HPV were independently associated with positive attitude towards vaccination among parents of children aged <9 years. Having received recommendation for HPV vaccination from a pediatrician was independently associated with positive attitude towards HPV vaccination among parents of children aged ≥9 years. Conclusion: Coverage with one dose of HPV vaccine is low. Health-care authorities are urged to consider inclusion of HPV vaccination in immunization schedule. © 2018 Elsevier B.V. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Parental perspective on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Serbia: Knowledge, attitudes and practice(2018) ;Marić, Gorica (56433592800) ;Birčanin, Đurđa (57201679974) ;Kisić, Vesna (26030469300) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Zarić, Milica (56786047800) ;Kisić-Tepavčević, Darija (57218390033)Gazibara, Tatjana (36494484100)Study objective: Assessing knowledge and attitudes of parents towards human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination of their children and estimating factors associated with parental positive attitude towards HPV immunization. Study design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Two Community Health Centers. A total of 282 adult parents of boys and/or girls who presented at the pediatrician's office with their child aged ≤18 years from December 2015 to May 2016. Main outcome measures: HPV vaccination coverage with one dose, knowledge and attitudes towards HPV vaccination. Parental knowledge was tested through a set of 10 items such as the infectious nature of HPV, mode of transmission, symptoms and its association with cervical cancer and circumstances surrounding HPV vaccine in Serbia. Answers were graded on a 5-point Likert scale from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree”. Results: Coverage with one dose of HPV vaccine was 2.0%. Majority of parents knew that the vaccine existed (71.0%). One quarter of parents confirmed that their child should be vaccinated against HPV. Parents expressed highest level of agreement with the statement that HPV vaccination in Serbia is not sufficiently promoted (4.17 ± 1.21 points). Having female child and more knowledge on HPV were independently associated with positive attitude towards vaccination among parents of children aged <9 years. Having received recommendation for HPV vaccination from a pediatrician was independently associated with positive attitude towards HPV vaccination among parents of children aged ≥9 years. Conclusion: Coverage with one dose of HPV vaccine is low. Health-care authorities are urged to consider inclusion of HPV vaccination in immunization schedule. © 2018 Elsevier B.V. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Spontaneous bilateral tubal pregnancy – case report and review of diagnostic and treatment difficulties(2023) ;Bila, Jovan (57208312057) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174) ;Jovanović, Ljubiša (57372301200) ;Dokić, Milan (7004497269)Madić, Tatjana (57301027300)Introduction Spontaneous bilateral ectopic pregnancy is a rare condition easily overlooked or misdiag-nosed. We present a case of spontaneous bilateral tubal ectopic pregnancy and discuss the difficulties in diagnosing and treating such patients. Case outline A 39-years-old patient with a history of irregular and abundant menstrual cycles complained of pelvic pain and light bleeding after 55 days of amenorrhea. Ultrasound revealed enlarged uterus with a myoma and a heterogenic formation with echogenic ring sign beside the left ovary. Free fluid with clots was present in the pelvis. As the patient was hemodynamically unstable and ectopic pregnancy was suspected, emergency laparotomy was performed. During the surgery we found that both tubes were significantly edematous, dilated, and livid in their ampullary regions. On the left tube anterior wall rupture 15 × 8 mm was noticeable, while right tube was intact with bleeding from its abdominal ostium. Even though the patient was not informed about the possibility of bilateral salpingectomy, after thorough consideration and due to the extent of tubal damage bilateral salpingectomy was eventually performed. Histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of decidua, partially viable and partially necrotic chorionic villi, and trophoblastic tissue in both right and left tubes. Conclusions Careful preoperative and intraoperative examination of both Fallopian tubes as well as the whole abdominal and pelvic cavity should be mandatory during every assessment of patients with ectopic pregnancy. © 2023, Serbia Medical Society. All rights reserved. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Twin pregnancies conceived by assisted reproduction – Early prediction of preterm birth; [Blizanačke trudnoće nastale tehnikom asistirane reprodukcije – rano predviđanje prevremenog porođaja](2020) ;Pilić, Igor (13612571200) ;Plećaš, Darko (6603715745) ;Dotlić, Jelena (6504769174)Plešinac, Snežana (13611805700)Background/Aim. Twins conceived by assisted reproduction techniques (ART) are the most susceptible for perinatal complications. The aim of this study was to examine the role of prenatal noninvasive fetal screening of the first and second trimester in prediction of delivery time of ART conceived twins. Methods. Prospective cohort study of all ART conceived twin pregnancies was conducted at the Clinic for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Center of Serbia, during the period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017. In the 12th gestational week (GW) twins crown-rump lenght (CRL) and thickness nuchal translucency (NT) were measured ultrasonographically. Moreover, serum levels of beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (β hCG) and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPPA) were assessed. In the 17th GW twins biparietal diameter (BPD), abdominal circumference (AC) and femur length (FL) were determined ultrasonografically. Additionally, β hCG, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), estriol (E3) and inhibin (INH) were measured in mothers serum. The GW of delivery was noted for each pregnancy. Results. Study included 100 pregnant women with mean age 35.44 ± 5.82. In the examined sample of ART conceived twins significantly more (51%) were delivered in term (≥ 35 GW) (p = 0.001). Delivery time correlated negatively with NT and first trimester β hCG serum levels, while it correlated positively with FL of the smaller twin, second trimester β hCG, AFP and E3 concentrations. According to obtained model for prediction of delivery time in ART conceived twin pregnancies based on first trimester diagnostic tests the significant predictors were PAPPA and β hCG in the 12th GW as well as NT of the first larger twin. Nevertheless, reliability (sensitivity 50%–75%, specificity 30%–40%) of these diagnostic tests was moderate. Conclusion. Prenatal noninvasive fetal screening of the first and second trimester (ultrasonography and laboratory testing) can be used for prediction of delivery time of ART conceived twins. © 2020 Inst. Sci. inf., Univ. Defence in Belgrade. All rights reserved.