American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Mar 2000
Review Comparative StudyPerineal application of talc and cornstarch powders: evaluation of ovarian cancer risk.
Some epidemiologic studies have reported associations between perineal talc exposure and epithelial ovarian cancer, which raises parallel questions about the consequences of perineal exposure to cornstarch. Cornstarch powder is an alternative to talc powder that by its nature is a completely different substance. In this review of the literature the epidemiologic data on ovarian cancer risk and perineal application of both powders are reviewed, and the chemical natures of the two powders are compared. All available data indicate that whereas associations between talc exposure and ovarian cancer have suggested but not proved a casual relationship, the application of perineal powder containing cornstarch exclusively is not predicted to be a risk factor for ovarian cancer.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Mar 2000
Review Comparative StudyThe Filshie clip for female sterilization: a review of world experience.
Laparoscopic tubal electrocoagulation continues to be widely practiced; however, mechanical devices such as the Yoon band, the Hulka clip, and, most recently, the Filshie clip are becoming more popular because of the avoidance of accidental electrical burns, the diminished likelihood of subsequent ectopic pregnancy, and, in the case of the clips, the minimal degree of tubal destruction, thus allowing for maximum reversibility. This survey of worldwide reports from 1981 to the present reveals a high level of acceptance of the Filshie clip because of its effective design and ease of application.