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Schallmoser A, Einenkel R, Färber C, Hüren V, Pougin A, Emrich N, John J, Sänger N. Cryostorage of human ovarian tissue: evaluating the storage and disposal pattern over a 22-year period in 2475 patients. Reprod Biomed Online 2023; 47:103239. [PMID: 37400319 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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RESEARCH QUESTION What are the parameters of age, indications for ovarian tissue cryopreservation, storage characteristics and reasons for tissue disposal in a large cohort of individuals undertaking cryopreservation? DESIGN The relevant parameters in a single university centre were revised and digitalized in the period from 2019 to 2021. To assess patients' motivation at the end of storage, patients were contacted by letter, e-mails and telephone calls. RESULTS A group of 2475 patients with stored ovarian tissue were analysed in the time period between 2000 and 2021; the response rate for contact calls and letters was 28.8% (224/777). Where storage had ended (n = 1155), patients had on average stored for 3.8 years and begun storing at age 30 years; the main indications were breast cancer (53%) and lymphoma (17.5%). Of these participants, 2.5% had a transplantation on site, 10.3% transferred their tissue to another cryobank and 11.5% were deceased. The majority of the group (75.7%) ended their storage due to pregnancy (49.1%), a lack of desire to have children (25.9%), storage fees that were too expensive (8.9%), death (8.5%), recurrence of cancer (8.5%), lack of a partner (4%) and fear of surgery in the future (3.1%); 6.7% retrospectively regretted ending storage. CONCLUSIONS The pregnancy rate of 49.1%, resulting from ovarian tissue that was not removed during surgery for scheduled ovarian tissue cryopreservation supports the clinical approach of removing and cryopreserving only 25-50% of one ovary. It is proposed that interdisciplinary counselling should be implemented not only prior to fertility preservation, but also when intending to end storage.
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- Andreas Schallmoser
- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Germany.
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Germany.
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Diaz AA, Kubo H, Handa N, Hanna M, Laronda MM. A Systematic Review of Ovarian Tissue Transplantation Outcomes by Ovarian Tissue Processing Size for Cryopreservation. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:918899. [PMID: 35774145 PMCID: PMC9239173 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.918899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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UNLABELLED Ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) is the only pre-treatment option currently available to preserve fertility for prepubescent girls and patients who cannot undergo ovarian stimulation. Currently, there is no standardized method of processing ovarian tissue for cryopreservation, despite evidence that fragmentation of ovaries may trigger primordial follicle activation. Because fragmentation may influence ovarian transplant function, the purpose of this systematic review was (1) to identify the processing sizes and dimensions of ovarian tissue within sites around the world, and (2) to examine the reported outcomes of ovarian tissue transplantation including, reported duration of hormone restoration, pregnancy, and live birth. A total of 2,252 abstracts were screened against the inclusion criteria. In this systematic review, 103 studies were included for analysis of tissue processing size and 21 studies were included for analysis of ovarian transplantation outcomes. Only studies where ovarian tissue was cryopreserved (via slow freezing or vitrification) and transplanted orthotopically were included in the review. The size of cryopreserved ovarian tissue was categorized based on dimensions into strips, squares, and fragments. Of the 103 studies, 58 fertility preservation sites were identified that processed ovarian tissue into strips (62%), squares (25.8%), or fragments (31%). Ovarian tissue transplantation was performed in 92 participants that had ovarian tissue cryopreserved into strips (n = 51), squares (n = 37), and fragments (n = 4). All participants had ovarian tissue cryopreserved by slow freezing. The pregnancy rate was 81.3%, 45.5%, 66.7% in the strips, squares, fragment groups, respectively. The live birth rate was 56.3%, 18.2%, 66.7% in the strips, squares, fragment groups, respectively. The mean time from ovarian tissue transplantation to ovarian hormone restoration was 3.88 months, 3.56 months, and 3 months in the strips, squares, and fragments groups, respectively. There was no significant difference between the time of ovarian function' restoration and the size of ovarian tissue. Transplantation of ovarian tissue, regardless of its processing dimensions, restores ovarian hormone activity in the participants that were reported in the literature. More detailed information about the tissue processing size and outcomes post-transplant are required to identify a preferred or more successful processing method. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION [https://www.crd.york.ac.uk], identifier [CRD42020189120].
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- Ashley A. Diaz
- Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
- *Correspondence: Monica M. Laronda,
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Corkum KS, Rhee DS, Wafford QE, Demeestere I, Dasgupta R, Baertschiger R, Malek MM, Aldrink JH, Heaton TE, Weil BR, Madonna MB, Lautz TB. Fertility and hormone preservation and restoration for female children and adolescents receiving gonadotoxic cancer treatments: A systematic review. J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:2200-2209. [PMID: 30773394 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2018] [Revised: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review by the American Pediatric Surgical Cancer Committee was to summarize evidence from the current medical literature regarding fertility restoration and hormone replacement for female children and adolescents treated with gonadotoxic treatments. METHODS Using PRISMA guidelines, questions were addressed by searching Medline, Cochrane, Embase Central and National clearing house databases using relevant search terms. Eligible studies included those that addressed ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC), oocyte harvest, ovarian transposition, and ovarian tissue auto-transplantation for females under the age of 20. Four reviewers independently screened studies for eligibility, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias. Study outcomes were summarized in a narrative synthesis. RESULTS Two thousand two hundred seventy-six studies were identified by database search and manual review and 2185 were eliminated based on defined exclusion criteria. Ninety-one studies served as the basis for the systematic review. There were 1019 patients who underwent OTC with ages ranging from 0.4 to 20.4 years old, with 298 under the age of 13. Twenty patients aged 13-20 years old underwent successful oocyte harvest. Thirty-seven children underwent ovarian transposition as a means of fertility preservation. Eighteen patients underwent auto-transplantation of thawed ovarian cortical tissue that was harvested before the age of 21 years resulting in 10 live births. CONCLUSIONS Clinically accepted and experimental fertility preservation options such as OTC, oocyte cryopreservation, and ovarian transposition are available to females aged 20 years and younger who are at risk for premature ovarian insufficiency and infertility due to gonadotoxic treatments. There is a large cohort of pediatric-aged patients, with a wide variety of diagnoses and treatments, who have undergone fertility preservation. Currently, fertility and hormone restoration experience for patients who were 20- years of age or younger at the time of fertility preservation remains limited. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Kristine S Corkum
- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Galter Health Sciences Library, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Research Laboratory in Human Reproduction, Université Libre de Bruxelles, (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Cosgrove CM, Salani R. Ovarian effects of radiation and cytotoxic chemotherapy damage. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2018; 55:37-48. [PMID: 30166215 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2018.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Oncologic therapy including chemotherapy and radiation can have a significant impact on ovarian function for young women and girls. Poor health outcomes and loss of fertility are major considerations. The effect of radiation and chemotherapy on ovarian function varies depending on patient age, therapy type and dosage, and cancer type. Surgical and medical interventions are available to reduce the morbidity of premature ovarian failure associated with cancer-directed therapy. Fertility preservation is an important consideration, and several options are available for it; therefore, early consultation with a reproductive or oncofertility specialist is an essential part of oncologic care in young women or girls. This chapter will focus on the effects of radiation and chemotherapy on ovarian function and strategies to improve the reproductive care in women with cancer.
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- Casey M Cosgrove
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Hickman LC, Fortin C, Goodman L, Liu X, Flyckt R. Fertility and fertility preservation: knowledge, awareness and attitudes of female graduate students. EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2018; 23:130-138. [PMID: 29667456 DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2018.1455085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the general knowledge of female graduate students on reproductive aging and fertility preservation options, as well as to investigate the perceptions, personal beliefs, and desires regarding fertility and preservation modalities. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional online survey study of female graduate students and medical trainees from academic institutions in Ohio was performed. Women were excluded if the online survey was incomplete or if they were >45 years. RESULTS Analysis of 590 surveys was performed (response rate of 26.3%). Ninety-four percent (557/590) of subjects were between 20 and 35 years. Our respondents tended to be nulliparous (87%), married or in a relationship (51%) and interested in future fertility (77%). The reasons cited for delaying childbearing were multi-factorial, with career building noted most commonly (69%). Nearly 60% of women reported they would consider fertility preservation in the future; however, the majority (87%) cited two or more barriers. When asked about their desire for information on fertility preservation, 28% desired to receive education on their choices and 36% wanted their Ob/Gyn to discuss fertility preservation options. Women >30 years were significantly more likely to desire future fertility, want more fertility preservation education and consider pursuing fertility preservation in the future. CONCLUSIONS Graduate-level women often delay childbearing for professional pursuits. This study demonstrates a need for increased fertility preservation awareness and education, especially by Ob/Gyn providers.
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- Lisa C Hickman
- a Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology , Cleveland Clinic Foundation , Cleveland , OH , USA
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- a Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology , Cleveland Clinic Foundation , Cleveland , OH , USA
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- a Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology , Cleveland Clinic Foundation , Cleveland , OH , USA
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- b Department of Quantitative Health Science , Cleveland Clinic Foundation , Cleveland , OH , USA
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- a Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology , Cleveland Clinic Foundation , Cleveland , OH , USA
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A review of reported surgical techniques in fertility preservation for prepubertal and adolescent females facing a fertility threatening diagnosis or treatment. Am J Surg 2017; 214:695-700. [PMID: 28683892 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is increasing as a preferred option for fertility preservation for prepubertal and young adolescent females facing a fertility threatening diagnosis or treatment. DATA SOURCES Ovid MEDLINE and PubMed searches for terms related to ovarian tissue removal for fertility preservation revealed there is no current consensus on operative technique for surgical ovarian cortical tissue removal in adult females. Additionally, there are limited published reports of surgical approach and outcomes in the pediatric population. In total, 22 publications were reviewed for their operative approach, ovarian tissue harvesting techniques, complications and outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Reported operative approaches and techniques for ovarian tissue cryopreservation for pediatric and adolescent patients are variable. Further investigations into operative technique and tissue harvesting that maintains healthy ovarian follicles for transplant will help establish standard technical principles for surgery in pediatric and adolescent females undergoing fertility preservation.
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Soares M, Saussoy P, Maskens M, Reul H, Amorim CA, Donnez J, Dolmans MM. Eliminating malignant cells from cryopreserved ovarian tissue is possible in leukaemia patients. Br J Haematol 2017; 178:231-239. [DOI: 10.1111/bjh.14657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 01/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Michelle Soares
- Pôle de Recherche en Gynécologie; Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique; Université Catholique de Louvain; Brussels Belgium
- Département de Gynécologie; Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc; Brussels Belgium
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- Département de Biologie Clinique; Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc; Université Catholique de Louvain; Brussels Belgium
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- Pôle de Recherche en Gynécologie; Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique; Université Catholique de Louvain; Brussels Belgium
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- Pôle de Recherche en Gynécologie; Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique; Université Catholique de Louvain; Brussels Belgium
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- Pôle de Recherche en Gynécologie; Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique; Université Catholique de Louvain; Brussels Belgium
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- Société de Recherche pour l'Infertilité; Brussels Belgium
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- Pôle de Recherche en Gynécologie; Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique; Université Catholique de Louvain; Brussels Belgium
- Département de Gynécologie; Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc; Brussels Belgium
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Robotic-assisted laparoscopy in reproductive surgery: a contemporary review. J Robot Surg 2017; 11:97-109. [PMID: 28194637 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-017-0682-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Accepted: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Robotic surgery is a conceptual fusion of the conventional open surgery and the minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. We reviewed the current role of robotic-assisted laparoscopy in the field of reproductive surgery by a literature search in PubMed database. We analyzed the reported advantages and limitations of the use of robotics in reproductive surgeries like myomectomy, tubal reanastomosis, endometriosis, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, and ovarian transposition. Overall, robotic assistance in reproductive surgery resulted in decreased blood loss, less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stay, and faster convalescence, whereas reproductive outcomes were similar to open/laparoscopic approaches. The main drawbacks of robotic surgery were higher cost and longer operating times. It is as safe and effective as the conventional laparoscopy and represents a reasonable alternate to abdominal approach. Procedures that are technically challenging with the conventional laparoscopy can be performed with robotic assistance. It has advantages of improved visualization and Endowrist™ movements allowing precise suturing. This helps to overcome the limitations of laparoscopy, especially in complicated procedures, and may shorten the steep learning curve in minimal invasive surgery. Randomized controlled trials looking at both short- and long-term outcomes are warranted to strengthen the role of robotic surgery in the field of reproductive surgery.
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Brito DC, Domingues SF, Silva JK, Wu X, Santos RR, Pieczarka JC. Detrimental Effect of Phenol Red on the Vitrification of Cat (Felis catus) Ovarian Tissue. Biopreserv Biobank 2016; 14:17-22. [DOI: 10.1089/bio.2015.0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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- Danielle C. Brito
- Laboratory of Cytogenetics, Biological Sciences Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belem, Brazil
- Laboratory of Wild Animal Biology and Medicine, Federal University of Pará, Belem, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Wild Animal Biology and Medicine, Federal University of Pará, Belem, Brazil
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- Laboratory Engineering of Natural Products, Federal University of Pará, Belem, Brazil
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Wild Animal Biology and Medicine, Federal University of Pará, Belem, Brazil
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Cytogenetics, Biological Sciences Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belem, Brazil
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Hickman LC, Uy-Kroh MJ, Chiesa-Vottero A, Desai N, Flyckt R. Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation for Benign Gynecologic Disease: A Case of Ovarian Torsion and Review of the Literature. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2016; 23:446-9. [PMID: 26742481 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2015] [Revised: 12/18/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) is an emerging method for fertility preservation. Although OTC has been previously proposed for benign indications, to our knowledge this is the first report highlighting the use of OTC for the indication of ovarian torsion. A 36-year-old nulligravid woman with a history of recurrent ovarian torsion presented with an acute episode of ovarian torsion confirmed by ultrasound. She requested a laparoscopic oophorectomy because her previous oophoropexy had failed, and in light of this was counseled to undergo concurrent OTC. On laparoscopy, 10 strips of ovarian cortex were obtained. A portion of this tissue was sent for pathological analysis, which revealed a primordial follicle density of 167 follicles/mm(3), a primary follicle density of 38 follicles/mm(3), and minimal ischemic damage. Although the clinical application of OTC continues to evolve and requires further investigation, the possibility of expanding the indications for benign gynecologic conditions is promising.
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- Lisa C Hickman
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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Laparoscopic ovariectomy by single-port access for ovarian cryopreservation. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2015; 293:591-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-015-3839-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2014] [Accepted: 08/04/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Desvignes F, Pouly JL, Janny L, Canis M, Sanfilippo S, Kanold J, Lebouedec G, Brugnon F. [Cryoconservation of ovarian tissue: indications and outcome of the patients]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 42:334-42. [PMID: 24792707 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2014.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2013] [Accepted: 11/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation (OTC) is a very promising approach of fertility preservation for women and young patients who have to follow gonadotoxic treatments (chemotherapy, radiotherapy…). The aim of this study was to analyse the indications and the outcomes of the patients who had OTC in our center during the last 17 years. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study is retrospective. Forty-six patients, who underwent OTC in the Laboratory of Reproductive Biology of the University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand, between January 1997 and December 2009, were included. RESULTS The average age on the day of ovarian tissue harvesting was 19.5 years. Fifty-two percent of the patients were minor. In order of decreasing frequency, the diseases for which OTC has been proposed were hematologic, ovarian tumors, sarcoma ou PNET and breast neoplasia. In 93.5 %, the harvesting of ovarian cortex was performed by laparoscopy. After OTC, 82.6 % of the patients were treated by chemotherapy. A bone marrow transplant was performed for 48 % of the study patients. At the time of data collection, 57 % of the patients who had evaluation of their ovarian function presented premature ovarian failure. Eight patients had one or more pregnancies after treatment. It was a natural pregnancy for five of them. The three others were obtained by medically assisted procreation (in vitro fertilization and oocyte donation). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION We report a long-term follow-up of patients treated in our center for OTC. The originality of our study is to evaluate all aspects of OTC from the decision to propose the patients an OTC to their outcomes several years after the ovarian tissue harvesting. It is therefore a multidisciplinary approach both oncology, gynecological and pediatric whereas OTC is often considered restrictively in the literature. Finally, it seems to be essential to establish a specific medical care for these patients. This monitoring will allow an adequate assessment of pubertal development and ovarian function, management of estrogen deficiency and secondary infertility, supporting patients in their desire for motherhood.
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- F Desvignes
- Pôle de gynécologie-obstétrique-reproduction humaine, médecine de la reproduction, CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, CHU d'Estaing, 1, place Lucie-Aubrac, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand cedex 1, France.
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- Pôle de gynécologie-obstétrique-reproduction humaine, médecine de la reproduction, CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, CHU d'Estaing, 1, place Lucie-Aubrac, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand cedex 1, France
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- Laboratoire AMP, CECOS, pôle de gynécologie-obstétrique-reproduction humaine, CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, CHU d'Estaing, 1, place Lucie-Aubrac, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand cedex 1, France
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- Pôle de gynécologie-obstétrique-reproduction humaine, médecine de la reproduction, CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, CHU d'Estaing, 1, place Lucie-Aubrac, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand cedex 1, France
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- Laboratoire AMP, CECOS, pôle de gynécologie-obstétrique-reproduction humaine, CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, CHU d'Estaing, 1, place Lucie-Aubrac, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand cedex 1, France
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- Centre régional de cancérologie et thérapie cellulaire pédiatrique, CHU d'Estaing, 1, place Lucie-Aubrac, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand cedex 1, France
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- Département de chirurgie oncologique, centre Jean-Perrin, 58, rue Montalembert, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Laboratoire AMP, CECOS, pôle de gynécologie-obstétrique-reproduction humaine, CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, CHU d'Estaing, 1, place Lucie-Aubrac, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand cedex 1, France
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Sergent F, Istasse F, Coston AL, Piolat C, Pons JC, Hennebicq S. [Ovarian cryopreservation: evaluation of two surgical procedures]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 41:681-6. [PMID: 24200987 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2013.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate various surgical techniques for partial oophorectomy cryopreservation. To evaluate the consequences of prior exposure to cytotoxic therapy on the quality of the ovary removed. PATIENTS AND METHODS Single center retrospective observational study over 4 years of women who had ovarian cryopreservation surgery for chemotherapy or radiotherapy which were at high risk of premature ovarian failure. Several techniques have been proposed: partial oophorectomy with clamping of the vascular gonadal pedicle (indirect tissue sample) without clamping (direct tissue sample) and partial oophorectomy with an automatic stapler. Ovarian tissue was immediately prepared for cryopreservation in the operating theatre. The whole sample was divided into small slices. For each ovary, a count of small slices was made. Additionally, one slice was examined to determine the presence of primordial follicles. RESULTS Ovary was successfully removed and cryopreserved in 13 patients. Two bleeding events occurred with the direct technique, without consequences for patients. The number of fragments obtained between indirect and direct techniques was respectively 19 vs 15, P=0.18; the number of primordial follicles was 38 vs 36, P=0.87. The automatic stapler consumed too much ovarian tissue to be interesting. There were fewer fragments, 15 vs 20, P<0.05 and primordial follicles, 35 vs 40, P=0.65, after a first cycle of chemotherapy. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The vascular clamping technique is safer but with no difference in the quality of the sample tissue. One cycle of chemotherapy has a pejorative impact on the quality of the sample tissue.
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- F Sergent
- Service de gynécologie-obstétrique et médecine de la reproduction, CHU de Grenoble, C.S. 10217, 38043 Grenoble cedex 9, France; Université Joseph-Fourier, B.P. 53, 38041 Grenoble cedex 9, France.
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Lipskind ST, Gargiulo AR. Computer-Assisted Laparoscopy in Fertility Preservation and Reproductive Surgery. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2013; 20:435-45. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2012] [Revised: 01/28/2013] [Accepted: 01/28/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Ovarian tissue cryopreserved for fertility preservation from patients with Ewing or other sarcomas appear to have no tumour cell contamination. Eur J Cancer 2013; 49:1932-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2013.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2012] [Revised: 01/29/2013] [Accepted: 01/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Dolmans MM, Jadoul P, Gilliaux S, Amorim CA, Luyckx V, Squifflet J, Donnez J, Van Langendonckt A. A review of 15 years of ovarian tissue bank activities. J Assist Reprod Genet 2013; 30:305-14. [PMID: 23417329 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-013-9952-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2012] [Accepted: 01/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To review 15 years of activities in ovarian tissue cryobanking from medical database files, including patient indications, histological evaluation and clinical characteristics. METHODS Retrospective longitudinal analysis of data from an ovarian tissue bank in an academic hospital. Five hundred and eighty-two patients had their ovarian tissue cryobanked between April 1997 and January 2012. Analysis of cryobanking database: precryopreservation patient characteristics, indications and safety issues, laboratory files and postcryopreservation clinical data. RESULTS Of the 582 patients who had their ovarian tissue cryopreserved, 106 patients donated for research purposes and 476 patients for fertility preservation and long-term cryopreservation. Clinical data analysis of the 476 patients revealed a mean age at the time of cryopreservation of 23 ± 8.5 years (range: 9 months - 39 years), with 96.2 % of subjects aged ≤35 years (n = 458). Among 391 cases of malignant disease, hematological malignancies (39.9 %, n = 156) and breast cancer (21.7 %, n = 85) were the two main indications. At histology, malignant cells were found in ovarian tissue from leukemia patients (n = 3) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients (n = 2). Eleven patients underwent autotransplantation, resulting in 5 live births and 1 ongoing pregnancy. CONCLUSION This is the largest and most comprehensive study to describe and analyze indications and clinical patient characteristics before and after ovarian tissue cryopreservation. The procedure is safe, easy and promising. The database concept is a useful tool in patient selection for autotransplantation.
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- Marie-Madeleine Dolmans
- Department of Gynecology, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), Université Catholique de Louvain, Avenue Mounier 52, Brussels, Belgium.
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Bellew EA, Green DL, Law EW, Rizzuto PJ, McGaughey RW, Gallicano GI. Ovaries on Ice: Freezing Fertility in Preadolescent Female Cancer Patients. Biopreserv Biobank 2012; 10:485-92. [DOI: 10.1089/bio.2012.0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Elizabeth A. Bellew
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
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Tulandi T, Akkour K. Role of reproductive surgery in the era of assisted reproductive technology. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2012; 26:747-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2012.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2012] [Revised: 04/11/2012] [Accepted: 04/27/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Greve T, Schmidt KT, Kristensen SG, Ernst E, Andersen CY. Evaluation of the ovarian reserve in women transplanted with frozen and thawed ovarian cortical tissue. Fertil Steril 2012; 97:1394-8.e1. [PMID: 22425199 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.02.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2011] [Revised: 02/24/2012] [Accepted: 02/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate ovarian reserve and ovarian function in women transplanted with frozen/thawed ovarian tissue. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING University hospital. PATIENT(S) 18 women transplanted with their own frozen/thawed ovarian tissue. INTERVENTION(S) None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Levels of antimüllerian hormone (AMH), duration of function of the transplanted ovarian tissue, outcome of assisted reproduction. RESULT(S) Of the 18 women who received transplanted ovarian tissue, levels of AMH were measured in 12 women; AMH never exceed a concentration of 1 ng/mL, and in several cases they were below the detection limit of the assay in combination with regular menstrual cycles. Two women with AMH below the detection limit conceived spontaneously. The duration of function of the transplants was between 9 months and 7 years and still functioning. Twelve women received assisted reproduction therapy; in 72 cycles, 65 oocytes were retrieved. The pregnancy rate and live-birth rate per cycle were 6.9% (5 of 72) and 2.8% (2 of 72), respectively. CONCLUSION(S) The relatively poor outcome of assisted reproduction in women transplanted with frozen/thawed ovarian tissue may reflect reduced follicular selection rather than defective or aged oocytes. In normal women, reduced follicular selection with age may be part of explaining the decline in female fecundity with increasing age.
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- Tine Greve
- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Juliane Marie Centre for Women, Children and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Tulandi T, Marzal A. Redefining reproductive surgery. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2012; 19:296-306. [PMID: 22348901 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2012.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2011] [Revised: 01/08/2012] [Accepted: 01/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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With the availability of and improvements in in vitro fertilization (IVF), the role of reproductive surgery has been questioned. Yet, the scope of reproductive surgery today is much larger than in the past. Hysteroscopic correction of intrauterine disease is an important endoscopic procedure in women with infertility. Evidence suggests that correction of intrauterine disease is often followed by spontaneous pregnancy and improved IVF outcome. Hysteroscopic examination should be considered after 1 failed IVF. Today, it is clear that removal of the hydrosalpinx leads to a higher IVF-related live birth rate. The procedure should be performed thoroughly without compromising the ovarian blood supply. The IVF pregnancy rate is not affected by the presence of ovarian endometriomas, and small endometriomas need not be removed; however, large and symptomatic endometriomas that interfere with oocyte retrieval should be excised. When excision of the cyst wall is difficult, fenestration and ablation should be considered. This might lead to an increased recurrence rate, but is associated with less interference of the ovarian reserve. Although the role of reproductive surgery as primary treatment for tuboperitoneal infertility is limited, it has an important role in enhancing the outcome of IVF treatment and in preservation of fertility. Surgical preservation of fertility consists of ovarian suspension, ovarian excision for cryopreservation, and ovarian tissue transplantation.
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- Togas Tulandi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Quinn GP, Stearsman DK, Campo-Engelstein L, Murphy D. Preserving the right to future children: an ethical case analysis. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOETHICS : AJOB 2012; 12:38-43. [PMID: 22650461 PMCID: PMC3642619 DOI: 10.1080/15265161.2012.673688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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We report on the case of a 2-year-old female, the youngest person ever to undergo ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC). This patient was diagnosed with a rare form of sickle cell disease, which required a bone-marrow transplant, and late effects included high risk of future infertility or complete sterility. Ethical concerns are raised, as the patient's mother made the decision for OTC on the patient's behalf with the intention that this would secure the option of biological childbearing in the future. Based on Beauchamp and Childress's principlism approach of respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice, pursing OTC was ethically justified.
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- Gwendolyn P Quinn
- Moffitt Cancer Center, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
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