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ArticleThe journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research2025

Retrospective Study on CO

Gian Piero Siliquini, Margherita Giorgi, Concetta Strano, Francesca Accomasso, Beatrice Marina Pennati, Irene Fusco, Tiziano Zingoni, Fabrizio Bert, Valentina Elisabetta Bounous

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Article in The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Retrospective Study on COThe journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Gian Piero SiliquiniGynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Sedes Sapientiae Institute, Turin, Italy.
Margherita GiorgiGynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Mauriziano Umberto I Hospital, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Concetta StranoGynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Mauriziano Umberto I Hospital, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Francesca AccomassoGynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Mauriziano Umberto I Hospital, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Beatrice Marina PennatiEl.En. Group, Clinical Research & Practice Department, Calenzano, Italy.
Irene FuscoEl.En. Group, Clinical Research & Practice Department, Calenzano, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7264-8808
Tiziano ZingoniEl.En. Group, Clinical Research & Practice Department, Calenzano, Italy.
Fabrizio BertDepartment of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Valentina Elisabetta BounousGynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Mauriziano Umberto I Hospital, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundVulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS) represents a persistent inflammatory disease of the skin that particularly affects the genital area.

aimThe study purpose was to investigate the effectiveness of CO

methodsThis retrospective study enrolled 85 adult women affected by Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS), refractory to local corticosteroids. Patients were treated with three sessions of fractional CO

resultsVuHI showed significant improvement after completion of treatment compared to baseline (p < 0.001). VHI showed significant improvement after completion of treatment compared to baseline (p < 0.001). There was clear improvement, compared to baseline values, in the VAS score for superficial dyspareunia and for vulvar dryness.

conclusionOverall, the results of this study demonstrated that treatment of recalcitrant VLS with fractional CO

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Lasers, GasVulvar Lichen SclerosusAdultAgedFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionRetrospective StudiesCO2 laserVulvar Lichen Sclerosusvulvovaginal atrophywomen's quality of life

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PMCPMC12484719

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