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Papers by C. Pienkowski

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Annales de pédiatrie, 1985

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology, 2014

Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound is the first-line imaging examination for presumed benign ovarian ... more Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound is the first-line imaging examination for presumed benign ovarian tumors (PBOT) in adult women (Grade A). Ultrasound is sufficient for characterizing a unilocular anechoic cyst smaller than 7cm (Grade A). Magnetic resonance imaging is the recommended second-line investigation for indeterminate masses or masses larger than 7cm (Grade B). Serum CA-125 assay is not recommended for first-line diagnosis in adult women (Grade C). In women with a unilocular anechoic cyst, hormone therapy is ineffective and not recommended (Grade A). Ultrasound-guided aspiration is not recommended (Grade B). Abstention is an option in adult women with a unilocular asymptomatic anechoic cyst smaller than 10cm and no history of cancer (Grade B). If symptoms develop, laparoscopy is the gold standard for surgical treatment of PBOT (Grade A). Conservative surgical treatment (cystectomy) should be preferred to oophorectomy in pre-menopausal women without a previous history of cancer...

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Journal de chirurgie

Construction of a neo-vagina by sigmoidocolpoplasty has been effective in the treatment of vagina... more Construction of a neo-vagina by sigmoidocolpoplasty has been effective in the treatment of vaginal aplasia, a condition most commonly seen with the Mayer Rokitansky Syndrome. This article describes the surgical technique and principal complications, and reviews the literature to compare this technique with other methods of repair, particularly the Davydov technique.

L'hyperandrogénie est une des anomalies endocriniennes les plus fréquentes avec une prévalence es... more L'hyperandrogénie est une des anomalies endocriniennes les plus fréquentes avec une prévalence estimée entre 5 à 10 % des femmes jeunes. C'est un désordre hormonal complexe marqué par une production excessive d'androgènes ovariens ou, plus rarement surrénaliens. Le début des signes est souvent insidieux et souvent négligé au moment de la puberté. L'hirsutisme et l'acné sont les principales manifestations cutanées de l'hyperandrogénie. Ils sont diversement associés à des troubles du cycle menstruel et/ou une prise de poids. Le dosage des androgènes ainsi que l'imagerie permet de faire le diagnostic de l'origine ovarienne ou surrénalienne. Le syndrome des ovaires polykystiques débute à l'adolescence, au moment de la maturation ovarienne. Sa prise en charge précoce est nécessaire pour prévenir les troubles du cycle et éviter l'apparition d'une hypofertilité et d'un syndrome métabolique. Par ailleurs, il peut s'agir d'une hyperplasie surrénalienne à révélation tardive qui va nécessiter un traitement adapté. © 2006 Elsevier Masson SAS. Tous droits réservés.

Journal de Chirurgie, 2008

Journal of Pediatric Urology, 2014

Tracheobronchial rupture due to blunt chest trauma is a rare but life-threatening injury among ch... more Tracheobronchial rupture due to blunt chest trauma is a rare but life-threatening injury among children. The severity of this condition ranges from death before hospital admission to clinical stability resulting in delayed management. Diagnosis is difficult because there is sometimes no evidence of external trauma, in spite of severe chest crush injury and consecutive rupture of airways. Here, we report the case of a 32-month-old girl whose torso was crushed by a van, resulting in bilateral bronchi disconnection. She was admitted to our hospital with cardiac and respiratory arrest. After prompt resuscitation, flexible bronchoscopy permitted the accurate visualization of the rupture and its extent. The life-saving procedure consisted of surgical repair using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as ventilatory support. This provided rapid relief from the injury, which was previously expected to result in death. These data suggest that ECMO could be beneficial as supportive therapy for selected paediatric patients with major tracheobronchial traumas.

Hormone Research, 2000

We report on the auxological and endocrine evolution of 28 patients presenting with Prader-Willi ... more We report on the auxological and endocrine evolution of 28 patients presenting with Prader-Willi syndrome. Half of them received growth hormone (GH) therapy (group 2). The spontaneous auxological evolution was analyzed in the two groups from 2 to 8 years; the mean SDS for height remained stable (-0.6 +/- 0.6) in group 1 and decreased (from -2.0 +/- 0.9 to -2.7 +/- 0.6) in group 2. Magnetic resonance imaging showed marked pituitary hypoplasia in the two groups. In group 2, the mean GH peak after two provocative tests was 3.8 +/- 2.4 microg/l, the mean SDS values for insulin-like growth factor I levels were -2.0 +/- 1.5 (range from -0.5 to -5.0). The mean duration of GH treatment was 3.6 +/- 2.9 (range 1-9.3) years. 14 children completed 1 year of treatment. The two groups had opposite evolutions in Delta SDS for height (-0.8 +/- 0.8 vs. +1.1 +/- 0.8), for growth velocity (-1.9 +/- 2.2 vs. +2.9 +/- 2.7), and for Z score of the body mass index (+0.37 +/- 1.3 vs. -0.14 +/- 0.76; group 1 vs. group 2). This retrospective study shows that, in children with Prader-Willi syndrome and true GH deficiency, long-term GH therapy is effective in increasing growth velocity and in maintaining body mass index.

Archives de Pédiatrie, 1997

Annales d'Endocrinologie, 2013

Annales d'Endocrinologie, 2012

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Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Sociéte française de pédiatrie, 1998

Pituitary stalk transection is a non-negligible cause of growth hormone (GH) deficiency. We studi... more Pituitary stalk transection is a non-negligible cause of growth hormone (GH) deficiency. We studied 22 children (13 boys, nine girls) aged at the first clinical manifestations from 2 days to 10 years (average = 5.33 +/- 2 years). Pituitary stalk transection was assessed by the means of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The children's past history showed fetal distress in 12 cases (54.5%), cranial trauma in three (13%) and a midline anomaly in three (13%). The first clinical manifestations were neonatal hypoglycemia (two cases), decreased growth velocity (18 cases) and diabetes insipidus (two cases). GH deficiency was complete, present from the onset in 19 of 22 cases and isolated in four. Fifteen of 22 cases had adreno-corticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) deficiency. Diabetes insipidus was present in six cases and revealed the syndrome in two. All children older than normal age of puberty (n = 10) had gonadotropin deficiency. In our study, these ho...

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Archives de Pédiatrie

The androgen sensitivity test used in male pseudohermaphroditism for clinical assessment of the a... more The androgen sensitivity test used in male pseudohermaphroditism for clinical assessment of the androgen sensitivity and prediction of penile development is an important element in choice of gender. However, there is a wide range of testosterone dosage and no standardized test. Two doses (2.5 mg and 100 mg) of testosterone heptylate were used in six cases of male pseudohermaphrodism with sexual ambiguity and small penis (ages 6 to 18 months). The clinical results were compared with those of the study of androgen receptors. In two cases, both low-dose and high-dose tests resulted in only minimal changes in the penis. In two cases, the low-dose test gave a good result which was confirmed by the high-dose test; on the other hand, in two cases, the low-dose test was considered to be negative whereas the high-dose test led to the development of a normal-sized penis. In all cases except one, there was good concordance between the results of study of androgen receptors and those of the clinical test. The high-dose androgen test is thus useful in both diagnosis and treatment and facilitates the gender assignment.

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Gynécologie, obstétrique & fertilité, 2008

Ovarian failure is a typical feature in Turner's syndrome. The majority of follicles disappea... more Ovarian failure is a typical feature in Turner's syndrome. The majority of follicles disappears prematurely after a normal determination of the ovary. This results from an accelerated loss of oocytes from the ovaries after the 18th week of fetal life or over a few postnatal years, usually before the onset of puberty. The cause and mechanism of this loss are unknown. X chromosomal anomaly due to deletions or haploinsufficiency of genes can explain the various degrees of ovarian failure. Spontaneous puberty occurs in 20-30% of Turner syndrome patients and their fertility rates vary from 5 to 10%. This indicates the possible presence and maturation of follicles in their ovaries in adolescence. In ovarian failure, the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is necessary to achieve the development of normal female sexual characteristics, the self image or social functioning and to prevent osteoporosis. Pregnancy is now possible with oocyte donation. A careful cardiovascular follow-up is ne...