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Category: Women's Health

Title: Caesarean Section in Post-polio Patient
Author: de Oliveira AR, Schutz Martinelli E, Lisiane L.
Affiliation: Roth and Roth Anesthesia Clinic, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hospital Nossa Senhora Conceicao, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Journal: Journal of Clinical Research in Anesthesiology
Citation: 1(1):1-2
Publication Year and Month: 2018 01

Abstract: A 26-year-old primigravida patient, ASA I, 39-week gestation, presented with 24 h premature rupture of membranes, without active labor. She had been in anesthetic pre-operative clinic 2 weeks before and had described poliomyelitis with 1 year old and complete recovering in childhood. With 16-year-old, she was submitted to appendicectomy through spinal anesthesia presenting weakness in entire body for approximately 24 h. At physical examination, the only sign was shorter tibial tendon of both legs.
For the cesarean, after volume expansion with cristaloids, the choice was an epidural anesthesia with 15mg of bupivacaine 0.3% (without epinephrine) and morphine 2 mg. “The surgery was initiated after 4min of blockade with T4 sensitive level reached. Hypotension and tachycardia were corrected with metaraminol 1 mg.” After 50 min, the procedure was finished with the same metameric level of anesthesia, but with cardiovascular stability. The entire recovering from anesthesia has occurred after 11h. An elevated consume of analgesics (nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs and opioids) and antiemetics was observed.

Conclusions: Ultimately, the decision to use general or regional anesthesia should be made on an individual patient basis weighing the risks and benefits. This case report describes some of the fewest practical guidelines available about regional anesthesia in post-polio patients with minimal sequelae. The importance of communications about these cases and the anesthetic conduct in this setting needs more debate to
optimize the facilities in another similar case.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Cesarean delivery under ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia [corrected] in a parturient with poliomyelitis and Harrington instrumentation.
Author: Costello, JF, Balki, M.
Affiliation: Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Mount Sinai Hospital, Ontario, Canada
Journal: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
Citation: 2008 Dec;55(12):889
Publication Year and Month: 2008 12

Abstract: PURPOSE:
To describe the anesthetic implications, and management of a medically complex parturient, who presented for Cesarean delivery (CD). The patient had poliomyelitis complicated with severe kyphoscoliosis, which had been treated with extensive spinal surgery. We used ultrasound guidance to facilitate successful spinal analgesia and anesthesia.

CLINICAL FEATURES:
A 27-yr-old woman, with a history of poliomyelitis and moderate restrictive lung disease secondary to kyphoscoliosis, presented at 38 weeks gestation for elective CD because of cephalopelvic disproportion. The woman had Harrington rods in situ from the level of the second thoracic vertebra, to the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra. Ultrasound guidance enabled one intervertebral space to be visualized (L5-S1), 3 cm from the expected spinal midline, and spinal anesthesia was performed at this interspace without any complications. A healthy infant was delivered, and the mother recovered uneventfully.

CONCLUSIONS:
Spinal anesthesia can be effectively performed in patients with poliomyelitis and severe kyphoscoliosis, that has been treated with extensive Harrington instrumentation. To facilitate regional techniques in such patients, bedside ultrasound may be greatly beneficial in identifying the correct spinal interspace.

Conclusions: This case illustrates several points: first, the benefit of ultrasound in the placement of a spinal block in a patient with abnormal spinal anatomy; second, the choice of anesthetic technique in pregnant patients with poliomyelitits; and third, the management of a pregnant patient with severe kyphoscoliosis, spinal surgery, and restrictive lung disease.

Outcome of Research: Effective

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Menopause and post-polio symptoms as predictors of subjective sleep disturbance in poliomyelitis survivors.
Author: Kalpakjian CZ, Quint EH, Toussaint LL.
Affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA
Journal: Climacteric
Citation: 2007 Feb;10(1):51-62.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 02

Abstract: OBJECTIVES:
Sleep disturbance in polio survivors is a common complaint, yet little is known about the effects of the interaction of physical disability and menopause on sleep. The purpose of this study was to understand the relative contribution of menopause factors and disability to subjective sleep disturbance.

METHODS:
Participants were 465 women aged 50-65 years who had physical disabilities due to poliomyelitis. Hierarchical regression modeling was used to examine menopause (symptoms, status, hormone replacement use, ovarectomy status) and disability factors (post-polio symptoms) in sleep disturbance.

RESULTS:
In the final model, 19% (frequency) and 17% (severity) of sleep disturbance variance was explained. Psychological symptoms exerted the most influence (for both outcomes) followed by post-polio symptoms, vasomotor symptoms, an interaction of vasomotor and post-polio symptoms and estrogen use. For women with fewer post-polio symptoms, vasomotor symptoms exerted greater influence on sleep disturbance than for women with greater post-polio symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS:
Psychological symptoms had the strongest association with sleep disturbance in these women. Controlling for the influence of various menopause factors, our findings show that vasomotor symptoms were only one of several influences on sleep disturbance.

Conclusions:

Outcome of Research: More research required

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Menopause characteristics of women with physical disabilities from poliomyelitis.
Author: Kalpakjian CZ, Quint EH, Tate DG, Roller S, Toussaint LL.
Affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA
Journal: Maturitas
Citation: 2007 Feb 20;56(2):161-72.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 02

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:
To describe menopause characteristics of women with physical disabilities from poliomyelitis.

METHODS:
Nine hundred and nine women with a history of poliomyelitis completed a survey on health, physical functioning, emotional well being and menopause.

RESULTS:
The majority of the sample was postmenopausal having had a natural menopause around the average age of 50.3 years; 34.7% of the sample had had hysterectomies. Thirty-nine percent were using some form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Menopause symptoms were clustered into psychological, somatic-sensory, somatic-sleep and vasomotor factors. Among never and past HRT users, there were significant differences in menopause factor severity by menopause status. Somatic/sleep symptoms were lowest in never users; past users had significantly higher vasomotor symptoms; desire for sexual activity and painful intercourse did not vary by HRT use. Compared to population estimates, post-polio women had similar rates of hysterectomies overall, but among some age cohorts they had significantly lower rates, contrary to expectations. However, they used HRT at significantly higher rates than expected.

CONCLUSIONS:
This study suggests that basic menopause characteristics of women with polio are generally similar to those of their non-disabled peers. There were few substantial differences in severity of menopause symptoms by HRT use, which is critical in light of the dearth of studies examining its risk-benefit ratio among women with physical disabilities. Until such studies provide some evidence of the specific risks or benefits to women with physical disability, each woman should carefully weigh the known risks and benefits with her physician.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Paralysed with Fear a Literature Review on Aspects of Pregnancy in Polio Survivors
Author: Tanmayee Pore (1) & Pallavi Wakode (2)
Affiliation: 1) Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Narhe, Pune, India.

2) Department of Community Physiotherapy, Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Narhe, Pune, India.
Journal: NEW - PUT DETAILS IN CITATION FIELD
Citation: Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Pore, T., & Wakode, P. (2021). Paralysed with Fear a Literature Review on Aspects of Pregnancy in Polio Survivors. Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth, 4(2), 31-37. Retrieved from https://www.journalajpcb.com/index.php/AJPCB/article/view/30136
Publication Year and Month: 2021 06

Abstract: After several decades of stability, female polio survivors often experience new signs and symptoms of their condition, characterized by global and muscular fatigue, decreased muscular strength and pain along with secondary changes in body anatomy and physiology with respect to pregnancy. Problems of ante-partum care and delivery of women who have been victims of poliomyelitis are fortunately rarely encountered. These women have a higher occurrence of pre-eclampsia, gestational proteinuria, renal disease prior to pregnancy, vaginal bleeding and urinary tract infection during pregnancy. Deliveries complicated by obstruction of the birth process are more common in the polio group, and cesarean section is performed at a higher rate throughout the time period. The prognosis of the disease when it occurs during pregnancy may be less predictable, but it is generally good for both mother and infant. Although the incidence of abortion is relatively high, if the pregnancy goes to term parturition is expected to be normal. An amalgamation of good antenatal assessment & care, psychological counselling and support groups have been found to be successful in providing them with the best possible outcome. This paper reviews what is currently known about disabled survivors of polio and highlights areas of need in public health research, policy and programming along with the effects of post-polio syndrome on pregnancy and possible interventions to achieve symptomatic relief & aid in better quality of life.

Keywords: Polio pregnancy post-polio syndrome disability rehabilitation

Conclusions: Post-polio syndrome can precipitate in all trimesters of pregnancy. Multidimensional approach of managing these individuals has shown a great effect in reducing the number of associated complications such as pre-eclampsia, vaginal bleeding and UTIs while providing them with better health related quality of life.

Outcome of Research: More research required

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Pregnancy following Poliomyelitis
Author: Daw E, Chandler G.
Affiliation: University of Dundee, Scotland
Journal: Postgraduate Medical Journal
Citation: 1976; 52:492-496
Publication Year and Month: 1981 08

Abstract: A review of forty-nine pregnancies in thirty-seven patients who had previously suffered from poliomyelitis found that obstetric complications were proportional to the clinical disabilities of the patient. A simple test of unilateral weight-bearing gives a good clue as to whether pelvic asymmetry is present.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Pregnancy, delivery and perinatal outcome in female survivors of polio.
Author: Veiby G, Daltveit AK, Gilhus NE.
Affiliation: Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway
Journal: Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Citation: 2007 Jul 15;258(1-2):27-32.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 07

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:
To investigate possible effects on pregnancy, delivery and perinatal outcome in female survivors of polio.

METHODS:
In a cohort design, data from the national population based Medical Birth Registry of Norway (MBRN) were used to compare all 2495 births recorded 1967-1998 by female survivors of polio with all 1.9 mill non-polio deliveries. The results were adjusted for time period, maternal age, and birth order by unconditional logistic regression, with effects presented as adjusted Odds Ratios (OR) with a corresponding 95% Confidence Interval (CI) and p values.

RESULTS:
Female polio survivors had a higher occurrence of pre-eclampsia (3.4% vs. 2.8%, p=0.003, OR=1.4, CI=1.1-1.7), gestational proteinuria (1.3% vs. 0.5%, p<0.001, OR=2.0, CI=1.4-2.8), renal disease prior to pregnancy (1.4% vs. 0.9%, p=0.001, OR=1.8, CI=1.2-2.5), vaginal bleeding (3.8% vs. 2.0%, p<0.001, OR=1.7, CI=1.4-2.1), and urinary tract infection during pregnancy (3.5% vs. 2.4%, p<0.001, OR=1.7, CI=1.4-2.1). Deliveries complicated by obstruction of the birth process were more common in the polio group (6.1% vs. 2.0%, p<0.001, OR=4.8, CI=4.0-5.6), and cesarean section was performed at a higher rate throughout the time period (13.2% vs. 8.3%, p<0.001, OR=2.7, CI=2.4-3.1). Infants of polio mothers had a lower mean birth weight (3383 g vs. 3483 g, p<0.001), and more often had a birth weight below 2500 g (6.9% vs. 5.2%, p=0.001, OR=1.3, CI=1.1-1.5). There was no difference regarding pregnancy length. The risk of perinatal death was increased (2.1% vs. 1.1%, p=0.05, OR=1.3, CI=1.0-1.7).

CONCLUSION:
Pregnancy in female survivors of polio is associated with an increased risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery, as well as an adverse perinatal outcome. Awareness towards risk factors should improve pre-natal care and possibly prevent complications.

Conclusions: Pregnancy in female survivors of polio is associated with an increased risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery, as well as an adverse perinatal outcome. Awareness towards risk factors should improve pre-natal care and possibly prevent complications.

Outcome of Research: Effective

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Primary breast cancer patient with poliomyelitis: A case report
Author: Xing-Miao Wang, Yi-Zi Cong, Guang-Dong Qiao, Song Zhang, and Li-Juan Wang
Affiliation: Xing-Miao Wang, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Yi-Zi Cong, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Guang-Dong Qiao, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Song Zhang, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Li-Juan Wang, Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China. [email protected].
Journal: World Journal of Clinical Cases
Citation: 2020 Dec 6; 8(23): 6190–6196.
Published online 2020 Dec 6. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i23.6190
Publication Year and Month: 2020 12

Abstract:
BACKGROUND
Poliomyelitis is an acute infection caused by an enterovirus, which primarily infects the human gastrointestinal tract. In general, patients with polio have no association with the occurrence of cancer. The present case study presents a rare case of poliomyelitis combined with primary breast cancer.

CASE SUMMARY
A 61-year-old woman who was diagnosed with poliomyelitis at 5 years old and confirmed invasive breast cancer by core needle biopsy (CNB) after hospitalization. The patient received a modified radical mastectomy and four cycles of chemotherapy with the TC (docetaxel and cyclophosphamide) regimen. The patient was also prescribed endocrine therapy without radiotherapy after chemotherapy. The patient had no evidence of lymphedema in the right upper extremities and no evidence of either regression or distant metastasis at the 1-year follow-up.

CONCLUSION
The pectoral muscles of patients with polio are easily damaged in traumatic procedures, such as CNB, local anesthesia for tumor excision, and general anesthesia for surgery. A CNB, modified radical mastectomy, and four cycles of TC chemotherapy were successfully completed for the present case and the adverse reactions were found to be tolerable. This case may indicate the relationship between breast cancer and polio, and the examination and treatment methods used could be used as a guide for similar cases in the future.

Keywords: Breast cancer, Diagnostic imaging, Follow-up, Poliomyelitis, Surgery, Case report

Core Tip: This is the first case report on poliomyelitis combined with primary breast cancer. Due to the poliomyelitis, the pectoral muscles of patients with polio are easily damaged in traumatic procedures, such as core needle biopsy (CNB), local anesthesia for tumor excision, and general anesthesia for surgery. A CNB, modified radical mastectomy, and four cycles of TC chemotherapy were successfully completed for the present case and the adverse reactions were found to be tolerable. This case may indicate the relationship between breast cancer and polio, and the examination and treatment methods used could be used as a guide for similar cases in the future.

Conclusions: In conclusion, the present paper reports a case of breast cancer following poliovirus infection, and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report demonstrating this occurrence. In addition, we did not find precedent of chemotherapy in almost all instances of reported poliomyelitis. The patient received a chemotherapy regimen of TC (75 mg/m2 i.v. docetaxel and 600 mg/m2 i.v. cyclophosphamide on 1st day) every 3 wk for 4 cycles following the operation and did not receive radiotherapy following the chemotherapy. The patient was also prescribed endocrine therapy consisting of 2.5 mg letrozole and 600 mg vitamin D3 once a day. After 1 year of follow-up, local recurrence and distant metastasis were not present, and the patient will continue to be monitored in the future.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Successful Use of Succinylcholine for Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with Postpolio Syndrome [letter to the Editor]
Author: Connelly NR, Abbott TC.
Affiliation: Tufts University School of Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Journal: Anesthesiology
Citation: Anesthesiology 6 2008, Vol.108, 1151-1152. doi:10.1097/ALN.0b013e318173eb78
Publication Year and Month: 2008 06

Abstract: There have been a few reports over the years using succinylcholine in patients with pathology similar to that seen in PPS. For example, succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia and circulatory collapse were reported in a patient with acute idiopathic anterior horn cell disease4; the serum potassium during this cardiac arrest was 7.9 mEq/l. Another study of denervated baboons found an increase in intravascular potassium up to 5.5 mEq/l.5 PPS is similar in pathophysiology to the baboon denervation study, and one could assume that hyperkalemia could also be seen in PPS patients. There have been numerous reports of hyperkalemia in patients with neuromuscular disease.4–8 It would have been informative to have had the prepotassium and postpotassium measurements from the patient in the report of Wernet et al. 1 to determine the magnitude and time frame of the increase of serum potassium.
The avoidance of neuraxial anesthesia was also discussed by Wernet et al. Successful neuraxial anesthesia in patients with PPS has been reported without adverse complications.9,10 Many clinicians provide regional anesthesia for labor and delivery in patients with a history of PPS.11
If general anesthesia needs to be induced, the potential hazard of using succinylcholine in patients with PPS has been acknowledged.12 If the need for rapid sequence induction exists in a PPS patient, we believe one should choose a short-acting nondepolarizing muscle relaxant in lieu of succinylcholine; the only caveat would be to consider using a decreased dose because of the increase risk of muscular weakness.13
The mere fact that succinylcholine was used in the current case does not preclude the possible occurrence of severe, acute hyperkalemia in subsequent cases in patients with PPS.

Conclusions: We do not believe that one can conclude from this single case that succinylcholine should be used in patients with PPS.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Successful Use of Succinylcholine for Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with Postpolio Syndrome [letter to the Editor]
Author: Connelly NR, Abbott TC.
Affiliation: Tufts University School of Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Journal: Anesthesiology
Citation: Anesthesiology 6 2008, Vol.108, 1151-1152. doi:10.1097/ALN.0b013e318173eb78
Publication Year and Month: 2008 06

Abstract: There have been a few reports over the years using succinylcholine in patients with pathology similar to that seen in PPS. For example, succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia and circulatory collapse were reported in a patient with acute idiopathic anterior horn cell disease4; the serum potassium during this cardiac arrest was 7.9 mEq/l. Another study of denervated baboons found an increase in intravascular potassium up to 5.5 mEq/l.5 PPS is similar in pathophysiology to the baboon denervation study, and one could assume that hyperkalemia could also be seen in PPS patients. There have been numerous reports of hyperkalemia in patients with neuromuscular disease.4–8 It would have been informative to have had the prepotassium and postpotassium measurements from the patient in the report of Wernet et al. 1 to determine the magnitude and time frame of the increase of serum potassium.
The avoidance of neuraxial anesthesia was also discussed by Wernet et al. Successful neuraxial anesthesia in patients with PPS has been reported without adverse complications.9,10 Many clinicians provide regional anesthesia for labor and delivery in patients with a history of PPS.11
If general anesthesia needs to be induced, the potential hazard of using succinylcholine in patients with PPS has been acknowledged.12 If the need for rapid sequence induction exists in a PPS patient, we believe one should choose a short-acting nondepolarizing muscle relaxant in lieu of succinylcholine; the only caveat would be to consider using a decreased dose because of the increase risk of muscular weakness.13
The mere fact that succinylcholine was used in the current case does not preclude the possible occurrence of severe, acute hyperkalemia in subsequent cases in patients with PPS.

Conclusions: We do not believe that one can conclude from this single case that succinylcholine should be used in patients with PPS.

Outcome of Research: Effective

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Cesarean delivery under ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia [corrected] in a parturient with poliomyelitis and Harrington instrumentation.
Author: Costello, JF, Balki, M.
Affiliation: Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Mount Sinai Hospital, Ontario, Canada
Journal: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
Citation: 2008 Dec;55(12):889
Publication Year and Month: 2008 12

Abstract: PURPOSE:
To describe the anesthetic implications, and management of a medically complex parturient, who presented for Cesarean delivery (CD). The patient had poliomyelitis complicated with severe kyphoscoliosis, which had been treated with extensive spinal surgery. We used ultrasound guidance to facilitate successful spinal analgesia and anesthesia.

CLINICAL FEATURES:
A 27-yr-old woman, with a history of poliomyelitis and moderate restrictive lung disease secondary to kyphoscoliosis, presented at 38 weeks gestation for elective CD because of cephalopelvic disproportion. The woman had Harrington rods in situ from the level of the second thoracic vertebra, to the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra. Ultrasound guidance enabled one intervertebral space to be visualized (L5-S1), 3 cm from the expected spinal midline, and spinal anesthesia was performed at this interspace without any complications. A healthy infant was delivered, and the mother recovered uneventfully.

CONCLUSIONS:
Spinal anesthesia can be effectively performed in patients with poliomyelitis and severe kyphoscoliosis, that has been treated with extensive Harrington instrumentation. To facilitate regional techniques in such patients, bedside ultrasound may be greatly beneficial in identifying the correct spinal interspace.

Conclusions: This case illustrates several points: first, the benefit of ultrasound in the placement of a spinal block in a patient with abnormal spinal anatomy; second, the choice of anesthetic technique in pregnant patients with poliomyelitits; and third, the management of a pregnant patient with severe kyphoscoliosis, spinal surgery, and restrictive lung disease.

Outcome of Research: Effective

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Pregnancy following Poliomyelitis
Author: Daw E, Chandler G.
Affiliation: University of Dundee, Scotland
Journal: Postgraduate Medical Journal
Citation: 1976; 52:492-496
Publication Year and Month: 1981 08

Abstract: A review of forty-nine pregnancies in thirty-seven patients who had previously suffered from poliomyelitis found that obstetric complications were proportional to the clinical disabilities of the patient. A simple test of unilateral weight-bearing gives a good clue as to whether pelvic asymmetry is present.

Conclusions:

Outcome of Research: Effective

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Caesarean Section in Post-polio Patient
Author: de Oliveira AR, Schutz Martinelli E, Lisiane L.
Affiliation: Roth and Roth Anesthesia Clinic, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hospital Nossa Senhora Conceicao, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Journal: Journal of Clinical Research in Anesthesiology
Citation: 1(1):1-2
Publication Year and Month: 2018 01

Abstract: A 26-year-old primigravida patient, ASA I, 39-week gestation, presented with 24 h premature rupture of membranes, without active labor. She had been in anesthetic pre-operative clinic 2 weeks before and had described poliomyelitis with 1 year old and complete recovering in childhood. With 16-year-old, she was submitted to appendicectomy through spinal anesthesia presenting weakness in entire body for approximately 24 h. At physical examination, the only sign was shorter tibial tendon of both legs.
For the cesarean, after volume expansion with cristaloids, the choice was an epidural anesthesia with 15mg of bupivacaine 0.3% (without epinephrine) and morphine 2 mg. “The surgery was initiated after 4min of blockade with T4 sensitive level reached. Hypotension and tachycardia were corrected with metaraminol 1 mg.” After 50 min, the procedure was finished with the same metameric level of anesthesia, but with cardiovascular stability. The entire recovering from anesthesia has occurred after 11h. An elevated consume of analgesics (nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs and opioids) and antiemetics was observed.

Conclusions: Ultimately, the decision to use general or regional anesthesia should be made on an individual patient basis weighing the risks and benefits. This case report describes some of the fewest practical guidelines available about regional anesthesia in post-polio patients with minimal sequelae. The importance of communications about these cases and the anesthetic conduct in this setting needs more debate to
optimize the facilities in another similar case.

Outcome of Research: Effective

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Menopause characteristics of women with physical disabilities from poliomyelitis.
Author: Kalpakjian CZ, Quint EH, Tate DG, Roller S, Toussaint LL.
Affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA
Journal: Maturitas
Citation: 2007 Feb 20;56(2):161-72.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 02

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:
To describe menopause characteristics of women with physical disabilities from poliomyelitis.

METHODS:
Nine hundred and nine women with a history of poliomyelitis completed a survey on health, physical functioning, emotional well being and menopause.

RESULTS:
The majority of the sample was postmenopausal having had a natural menopause around the average age of 50.3 years; 34.7% of the sample had had hysterectomies. Thirty-nine percent were using some form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Menopause symptoms were clustered into psychological, somatic-sensory, somatic-sleep and vasomotor factors. Among never and past HRT users, there were significant differences in menopause factor severity by menopause status. Somatic/sleep symptoms were lowest in never users; past users had significantly higher vasomotor symptoms; desire for sexual activity and painful intercourse did not vary by HRT use. Compared to population estimates, post-polio women had similar rates of hysterectomies overall, but among some age cohorts they had significantly lower rates, contrary to expectations. However, they used HRT at significantly higher rates than expected.

CONCLUSIONS:
This study suggests that basic menopause characteristics of women with polio are generally similar to those of their non-disabled peers. There were few substantial differences in severity of menopause symptoms by HRT use, which is critical in light of the dearth of studies examining its risk-benefit ratio among women with physical disabilities. Until such studies provide some evidence of the specific risks or benefits to women with physical disability, each woman should carefully weigh the known risks and benefits with her physician.

Conclusions:

Outcome of Research: More research required

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Menopause and post-polio symptoms as predictors of subjective sleep disturbance in poliomyelitis survivors.
Author: Kalpakjian CZ, Quint EH, Toussaint LL.
Affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA
Journal: Climacteric
Citation: 2007 Feb;10(1):51-62.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 02

Abstract: OBJECTIVES:
Sleep disturbance in polio survivors is a common complaint, yet little is known about the effects of the interaction of physical disability and menopause on sleep. The purpose of this study was to understand the relative contribution of menopause factors and disability to subjective sleep disturbance.

METHODS:
Participants were 465 women aged 50-65 years who had physical disabilities due to poliomyelitis. Hierarchical regression modeling was used to examine menopause (symptoms, status, hormone replacement use, ovarectomy status) and disability factors (post-polio symptoms) in sleep disturbance.

RESULTS:
In the final model, 19% (frequency) and 17% (severity) of sleep disturbance variance was explained. Psychological symptoms exerted the most influence (for both outcomes) followed by post-polio symptoms, vasomotor symptoms, an interaction of vasomotor and post-polio symptoms and estrogen use. For women with fewer post-polio symptoms, vasomotor symptoms exerted greater influence on sleep disturbance than for women with greater post-polio symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS:
Psychological symptoms had the strongest association with sleep disturbance in these women. Controlling for the influence of various menopause factors, our findings show that vasomotor symptoms were only one of several influences on sleep disturbance.

Conclusions:

Outcome of Research: More research required

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Paralysed with Fear a Literature Review on Aspects of Pregnancy in Polio Survivors
Author: Tanmayee Pore (1) & Pallavi Wakode (2)
Affiliation: 1) Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Narhe, Pune, India.

2) Department of Community Physiotherapy, Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Narhe, Pune, India.
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Citation: Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Pore, T., & Wakode, P. (2021). Paralysed with Fear a Literature Review on Aspects of Pregnancy in Polio Survivors. Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth, 4(2), 31-37. Retrieved from https://www.journalajpcb.com/index.php/AJPCB/article/view/30136
Publication Year and Month: 2021 06

Abstract: After several decades of stability, female polio survivors often experience new signs and symptoms of their condition, characterized by global and muscular fatigue, decreased muscular strength and pain along with secondary changes in body anatomy and physiology with respect to pregnancy. Problems of ante-partum care and delivery of women who have been victims of poliomyelitis are fortunately rarely encountered. These women have a higher occurrence of pre-eclampsia, gestational proteinuria, renal disease prior to pregnancy, vaginal bleeding and urinary tract infection during pregnancy. Deliveries complicated by obstruction of the birth process are more common in the polio group, and cesarean section is performed at a higher rate throughout the time period. The prognosis of the disease when it occurs during pregnancy may be less predictable, but it is generally good for both mother and infant. Although the incidence of abortion is relatively high, if the pregnancy goes to term parturition is expected to be normal. An amalgamation of good antenatal assessment & care, psychological counselling and support groups have been found to be successful in providing them with the best possible outcome. This paper reviews what is currently known about disabled survivors of polio and highlights areas of need in public health research, policy and programming along with the effects of post-polio syndrome on pregnancy and possible interventions to achieve symptomatic relief & aid in better quality of life.

Keywords: Polio pregnancy post-polio syndrome disability rehabilitation

Conclusions: Post-polio syndrome can precipitate in all trimesters of pregnancy. Multidimensional approach of managing these individuals has shown a great effect in reducing the number of associated complications such as pre-eclampsia, vaginal bleeding and UTIs while providing them with better health related quality of life.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Pregnancy, delivery and perinatal outcome in female survivors of polio.
Author: Veiby G, Daltveit AK, Gilhus NE.
Affiliation: Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway
Journal: Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Citation: 2007 Jul 15;258(1-2):27-32.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 07

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:
To investigate possible effects on pregnancy, delivery and perinatal outcome in female survivors of polio.

METHODS:
In a cohort design, data from the national population based Medical Birth Registry of Norway (MBRN) were used to compare all 2495 births recorded 1967-1998 by female survivors of polio with all 1.9 mill non-polio deliveries. The results were adjusted for time period, maternal age, and birth order by unconditional logistic regression, with effects presented as adjusted Odds Ratios (OR) with a corresponding 95% Confidence Interval (CI) and p values.

RESULTS:
Female polio survivors had a higher occurrence of pre-eclampsia (3.4% vs. 2.8%, p=0.003, OR=1.4, CI=1.1-1.7), gestational proteinuria (1.3% vs. 0.5%, p<0.001, OR=2.0, CI=1.4-2.8), renal disease prior to pregnancy (1.4% vs. 0.9%, p=0.001, OR=1.8, CI=1.2-2.5), vaginal bleeding (3.8% vs. 2.0%, p<0.001, OR=1.7, CI=1.4-2.1), and urinary tract infection during pregnancy (3.5% vs. 2.4%, p<0.001, OR=1.7, CI=1.4-2.1). Deliveries complicated by obstruction of the birth process were more common in the polio group (6.1% vs. 2.0%, p<0.001, OR=4.8, CI=4.0-5.6), and cesarean section was performed at a higher rate throughout the time period (13.2% vs. 8.3%, p<0.001, OR=2.7, CI=2.4-3.1). Infants of polio mothers had a lower mean birth weight (3383 g vs. 3483 g, p<0.001), and more often had a birth weight below 2500 g (6.9% vs. 5.2%, p=0.001, OR=1.3, CI=1.1-1.5). There was no difference regarding pregnancy length. The risk of perinatal death was increased (2.1% vs. 1.1%, p=0.05, OR=1.3, CI=1.0-1.7).

CONCLUSION:
Pregnancy in female survivors of polio is associated with an increased risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery, as well as an adverse perinatal outcome. Awareness towards risk factors should improve pre-natal care and possibly prevent complications.

Conclusions: Pregnancy in female survivors of polio is associated with an increased risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery, as well as an adverse perinatal outcome. Awareness towards risk factors should improve pre-natal care and possibly prevent complications.

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Title: Primary breast cancer patient with poliomyelitis: A case report
Author: Xing-Miao Wang, Yi-Zi Cong, Guang-Dong Qiao, Song Zhang, and Li-Juan Wang
Affiliation: Xing-Miao Wang, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Yi-Zi Cong, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Guang-Dong Qiao, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Song Zhang, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Li-Juan Wang, Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China. [email protected].
Journal: World Journal of Clinical Cases
Citation: 2020 Dec 6; 8(23): 6190–6196.
Published online 2020 Dec 6. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i23.6190
Publication Year and Month: 2020 12

Abstract:
BACKGROUND
Poliomyelitis is an acute infection caused by an enterovirus, which primarily infects the human gastrointestinal tract. In general, patients with polio have no association with the occurrence of cancer. The present case study presents a rare case of poliomyelitis combined with primary breast cancer.

CASE SUMMARY
A 61-year-old woman who was diagnosed with poliomyelitis at 5 years old and confirmed invasive breast cancer by core needle biopsy (CNB) after hospitalization. The patient received a modified radical mastectomy and four cycles of chemotherapy with the TC (docetaxel and cyclophosphamide) regimen. The patient was also prescribed endocrine therapy without radiotherapy after chemotherapy. The patient had no evidence of lymphedema in the right upper extremities and no evidence of either regression or distant metastasis at the 1-year follow-up.

CONCLUSION
The pectoral muscles of patients with polio are easily damaged in traumatic procedures, such as CNB, local anesthesia for tumor excision, and general anesthesia for surgery. A CNB, modified radical mastectomy, and four cycles of TC chemotherapy were successfully completed for the present case and the adverse reactions were found to be tolerable. This case may indicate the relationship between breast cancer and polio, and the examination and treatment methods used could be used as a guide for similar cases in the future.

Keywords: Breast cancer, Diagnostic imaging, Follow-up, Poliomyelitis, Surgery, Case report

Core Tip: This is the first case report on poliomyelitis combined with primary breast cancer. Due to the poliomyelitis, the pectoral muscles of patients with polio are easily damaged in traumatic procedures, such as core needle biopsy (CNB), local anesthesia for tumor excision, and general anesthesia for surgery. A CNB, modified radical mastectomy, and four cycles of TC chemotherapy were successfully completed for the present case and the adverse reactions were found to be tolerable. This case may indicate the relationship between breast cancer and polio, and the examination and treatment methods used could be used as a guide for similar cases in the future.

Conclusions: In conclusion, the present paper reports a case of breast cancer following poliovirus infection, and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report demonstrating this occurrence. In addition, we did not find precedent of chemotherapy in almost all instances of reported poliomyelitis. The patient received a chemotherapy regimen of TC (75 mg/m2 i.v. docetaxel and 600 mg/m2 i.v. cyclophosphamide on 1st day) every 3 wk for 4 cycles following the operation and did not receive radiotherapy following the chemotherapy. The patient was also prescribed endocrine therapy consisting of 2.5 mg letrozole and 600 mg vitamin D3 once a day. After 1 year of follow-up, local recurrence and distant metastasis were not present, and the patient will continue to be monitored in the future.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Successful Use of Succinylcholine for Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with Postpolio Syndrome [letter to the Editor]
Author: Connelly NR, Abbott TC.
Affiliation: Tufts University School of Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Journal: Anesthesiology
Citation: Anesthesiology 6 2008, Vol.108, 1151-1152. doi:10.1097/ALN.0b013e318173eb78
Publication Year and Month: 2008 06

Abstract: There have been a few reports over the years using succinylcholine in patients with pathology similar to that seen in PPS. For example, succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia and circulatory collapse were reported in a patient with acute idiopathic anterior horn cell disease4; the serum potassium during this cardiac arrest was 7.9 mEq/l. Another study of denervated baboons found an increase in intravascular potassium up to 5.5 mEq/l.5 PPS is similar in pathophysiology to the baboon denervation study, and one could assume that hyperkalemia could also be seen in PPS patients. There have been numerous reports of hyperkalemia in patients with neuromuscular disease.4–8 It would have been informative to have had the prepotassium and postpotassium measurements from the patient in the report of Wernet et al. 1 to determine the magnitude and time frame of the increase of serum potassium.
The avoidance of neuraxial anesthesia was also discussed by Wernet et al. Successful neuraxial anesthesia in patients with PPS has been reported without adverse complications.9,10 Many clinicians provide regional anesthesia for labor and delivery in patients with a history of PPS.11
If general anesthesia needs to be induced, the potential hazard of using succinylcholine in patients with PPS has been acknowledged.12 If the need for rapid sequence induction exists in a PPS patient, we believe one should choose a short-acting nondepolarizing muscle relaxant in lieu of succinylcholine; the only caveat would be to consider using a decreased dose because of the increase risk of muscular weakness.13
The mere fact that succinylcholine was used in the current case does not preclude the possible occurrence of severe, acute hyperkalemia in subsequent cases in patients with PPS.

Conclusions: We do not believe that one can conclude from this single case that succinylcholine should be used in patients with PPS.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Cesarean delivery under ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia [corrected] in a parturient with poliomyelitis and Harrington instrumentation.
Author: Costello, JF, Balki, M.
Affiliation: Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Mount Sinai Hospital, Ontario, Canada
Journal: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
Citation: 2008 Dec;55(12):889
Publication Year and Month: 2008 12

Abstract: PURPOSE:
To describe the anesthetic implications, and management of a medically complex parturient, who presented for Cesarean delivery (CD). The patient had poliomyelitis complicated with severe kyphoscoliosis, which had been treated with extensive spinal surgery. We used ultrasound guidance to facilitate successful spinal analgesia and anesthesia.

CLINICAL FEATURES:
A 27-yr-old woman, with a history of poliomyelitis and moderate restrictive lung disease secondary to kyphoscoliosis, presented at 38 weeks gestation for elective CD because of cephalopelvic disproportion. The woman had Harrington rods in situ from the level of the second thoracic vertebra, to the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra. Ultrasound guidance enabled one intervertebral space to be visualized (L5-S1), 3 cm from the expected spinal midline, and spinal anesthesia was performed at this interspace without any complications. A healthy infant was delivered, and the mother recovered uneventfully.

CONCLUSIONS:
Spinal anesthesia can be effectively performed in patients with poliomyelitis and severe kyphoscoliosis, that has been treated with extensive Harrington instrumentation. To facilitate regional techniques in such patients, bedside ultrasound may be greatly beneficial in identifying the correct spinal interspace.

Conclusions: This case illustrates several points: first, the benefit of ultrasound in the placement of a spinal block in a patient with abnormal spinal anatomy; second, the choice of anesthetic technique in pregnant patients with poliomyelitits; and third, the management of a pregnant patient with severe kyphoscoliosis, spinal surgery, and restrictive lung disease.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Menopause and post-polio symptoms as predictors of subjective sleep disturbance in poliomyelitis survivors.
Author: Kalpakjian CZ, Quint EH, Toussaint LL.
Affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA
Journal: Climacteric
Citation: 2007 Feb;10(1):51-62.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 02

Abstract: OBJECTIVES:
Sleep disturbance in polio survivors is a common complaint, yet little is known about the effects of the interaction of physical disability and menopause on sleep. The purpose of this study was to understand the relative contribution of menopause factors and disability to subjective sleep disturbance.

METHODS:
Participants were 465 women aged 50-65 years who had physical disabilities due to poliomyelitis. Hierarchical regression modeling was used to examine menopause (symptoms, status, hormone replacement use, ovarectomy status) and disability factors (post-polio symptoms) in sleep disturbance.

RESULTS:
In the final model, 19% (frequency) and 17% (severity) of sleep disturbance variance was explained. Psychological symptoms exerted the most influence (for both outcomes) followed by post-polio symptoms, vasomotor symptoms, an interaction of vasomotor and post-polio symptoms and estrogen use. For women with fewer post-polio symptoms, vasomotor symptoms exerted greater influence on sleep disturbance than for women with greater post-polio symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS:
Psychological symptoms had the strongest association with sleep disturbance in these women. Controlling for the influence of various menopause factors, our findings show that vasomotor symptoms were only one of several influences on sleep disturbance.

Conclusions:

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Caesarean Section in Post-polio Patient
Author: de Oliveira AR, Schutz Martinelli E, Lisiane L.
Affiliation: Roth and Roth Anesthesia Clinic, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hospital Nossa Senhora Conceicao, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Journal: Journal of Clinical Research in Anesthesiology
Citation: 1(1):1-2
Publication Year and Month: 2018 01

Abstract: A 26-year-old primigravida patient, ASA I, 39-week gestation, presented with 24 h premature rupture of membranes, without active labor. She had been in anesthetic pre-operative clinic 2 weeks before and had described poliomyelitis with 1 year old and complete recovering in childhood. With 16-year-old, she was submitted to appendicectomy through spinal anesthesia presenting weakness in entire body for approximately 24 h. At physical examination, the only sign was shorter tibial tendon of both legs.
For the cesarean, after volume expansion with cristaloids, the choice was an epidural anesthesia with 15mg of bupivacaine 0.3% (without epinephrine) and morphine 2 mg. “The surgery was initiated after 4min of blockade with T4 sensitive level reached. Hypotension and tachycardia were corrected with metaraminol 1 mg.” After 50 min, the procedure was finished with the same metameric level of anesthesia, but with cardiovascular stability. The entire recovering from anesthesia has occurred after 11h. An elevated consume of analgesics (nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs and opioids) and antiemetics was observed.

Conclusions: Ultimately, the decision to use general or regional anesthesia should be made on an individual patient basis weighing the risks and benefits. This case report describes some of the fewest practical guidelines available about regional anesthesia in post-polio patients with minimal sequelae. The importance of communications about these cases and the anesthetic conduct in this setting needs more debate to
optimize the facilities in another similar case.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Pregnancy, delivery and perinatal outcome in female survivors of polio.
Author: Veiby G, Daltveit AK, Gilhus NE.
Affiliation: Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway
Journal: Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Citation: 2007 Jul 15;258(1-2):27-32.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 07

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:
To investigate possible effects on pregnancy, delivery and perinatal outcome in female survivors of polio.

METHODS:
In a cohort design, data from the national population based Medical Birth Registry of Norway (MBRN) were used to compare all 2495 births recorded 1967-1998 by female survivors of polio with all 1.9 mill non-polio deliveries. The results were adjusted for time period, maternal age, and birth order by unconditional logistic regression, with effects presented as adjusted Odds Ratios (OR) with a corresponding 95% Confidence Interval (CI) and p values.

RESULTS:
Female polio survivors had a higher occurrence of pre-eclampsia (3.4% vs. 2.8%, p=0.003, OR=1.4, CI=1.1-1.7), gestational proteinuria (1.3% vs. 0.5%, p<0.001, OR=2.0, CI=1.4-2.8), renal disease prior to pregnancy (1.4% vs. 0.9%, p=0.001, OR=1.8, CI=1.2-2.5), vaginal bleeding (3.8% vs. 2.0%, p<0.001, OR=1.7, CI=1.4-2.1), and urinary tract infection during pregnancy (3.5% vs. 2.4%, p<0.001, OR=1.7, CI=1.4-2.1). Deliveries complicated by obstruction of the birth process were more common in the polio group (6.1% vs. 2.0%, p<0.001, OR=4.8, CI=4.0-5.6), and cesarean section was performed at a higher rate throughout the time period (13.2% vs. 8.3%, p<0.001, OR=2.7, CI=2.4-3.1). Infants of polio mothers had a lower mean birth weight (3383 g vs. 3483 g, p<0.001), and more often had a birth weight below 2500 g (6.9% vs. 5.2%, p=0.001, OR=1.3, CI=1.1-1.5). There was no difference regarding pregnancy length. The risk of perinatal death was increased (2.1% vs. 1.1%, p=0.05, OR=1.3, CI=1.0-1.7).

CONCLUSION:
Pregnancy in female survivors of polio is associated with an increased risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery, as well as an adverse perinatal outcome. Awareness towards risk factors should improve pre-natal care and possibly prevent complications.

Conclusions: Pregnancy in female survivors of polio is associated with an increased risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery, as well as an adverse perinatal outcome. Awareness towards risk factors should improve pre-natal care and possibly prevent complications.

Outcome of Research: Effective

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Menopause characteristics of women with physical disabilities from poliomyelitis.
Author: Kalpakjian CZ, Quint EH, Tate DG, Roller S, Toussaint LL.
Affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA
Journal: Maturitas
Citation: 2007 Feb 20;56(2):161-72.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 02

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:
To describe menopause characteristics of women with physical disabilities from poliomyelitis.

METHODS:
Nine hundred and nine women with a history of poliomyelitis completed a survey on health, physical functioning, emotional well being and menopause.

RESULTS:
The majority of the sample was postmenopausal having had a natural menopause around the average age of 50.3 years; 34.7% of the sample had had hysterectomies. Thirty-nine percent were using some form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Menopause symptoms were clustered into psychological, somatic-sensory, somatic-sleep and vasomotor factors. Among never and past HRT users, there were significant differences in menopause factor severity by menopause status. Somatic/sleep symptoms were lowest in never users; past users had significantly higher vasomotor symptoms; desire for sexual activity and painful intercourse did not vary by HRT use. Compared to population estimates, post-polio women had similar rates of hysterectomies overall, but among some age cohorts they had significantly lower rates, contrary to expectations. However, they used HRT at significantly higher rates than expected.

CONCLUSIONS:
This study suggests that basic menopause characteristics of women with polio are generally similar to those of their non-disabled peers. There were few substantial differences in severity of menopause symptoms by HRT use, which is critical in light of the dearth of studies examining its risk-benefit ratio among women with physical disabilities. Until such studies provide some evidence of the specific risks or benefits to women with physical disability, each woman should carefully weigh the known risks and benefits with her physician.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Paralysed with Fear a Literature Review on Aspects of Pregnancy in Polio Survivors
Author: Tanmayee Pore (1) & Pallavi Wakode (2)
Affiliation: 1) Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Narhe, Pune, India.

2) Department of Community Physiotherapy, Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Narhe, Pune, India.
Journal: NEW - PUT DETAILS IN CITATION FIELD
Citation: Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Pore, T., & Wakode, P. (2021). Paralysed with Fear a Literature Review on Aspects of Pregnancy in Polio Survivors. Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth, 4(2), 31-37. Retrieved from https://www.journalajpcb.com/index.php/AJPCB/article/view/30136
Publication Year and Month: 2021 06

Abstract: After several decades of stability, female polio survivors often experience new signs and symptoms of their condition, characterized by global and muscular fatigue, decreased muscular strength and pain along with secondary changes in body anatomy and physiology with respect to pregnancy. Problems of ante-partum care and delivery of women who have been victims of poliomyelitis are fortunately rarely encountered. These women have a higher occurrence of pre-eclampsia, gestational proteinuria, renal disease prior to pregnancy, vaginal bleeding and urinary tract infection during pregnancy. Deliveries complicated by obstruction of the birth process are more common in the polio group, and cesarean section is performed at a higher rate throughout the time period. The prognosis of the disease when it occurs during pregnancy may be less predictable, but it is generally good for both mother and infant. Although the incidence of abortion is relatively high, if the pregnancy goes to term parturition is expected to be normal. An amalgamation of good antenatal assessment & care, psychological counselling and support groups have been found to be successful in providing them with the best possible outcome. This paper reviews what is currently known about disabled survivors of polio and highlights areas of need in public health research, policy and programming along with the effects of post-polio syndrome on pregnancy and possible interventions to achieve symptomatic relief & aid in better quality of life.

Keywords: Polio pregnancy post-polio syndrome disability rehabilitation

Conclusions: Post-polio syndrome can precipitate in all trimesters of pregnancy. Multidimensional approach of managing these individuals has shown a great effect in reducing the number of associated complications such as pre-eclampsia, vaginal bleeding and UTIs while providing them with better health related quality of life.

Outcome of Research: More research required

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Pregnancy following Poliomyelitis
Author: Daw E, Chandler G.
Affiliation: University of Dundee, Scotland
Journal: Postgraduate Medical Journal
Citation: 1976; 52:492-496
Publication Year and Month: 1981 08

Abstract: A review of forty-nine pregnancies in thirty-seven patients who had previously suffered from poliomyelitis found that obstetric complications were proportional to the clinical disabilities of the patient. A simple test of unilateral weight-bearing gives a good clue as to whether pelvic asymmetry is present.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Primary breast cancer patient with poliomyelitis: A case report
Author: Xing-Miao Wang, Yi-Zi Cong, Guang-Dong Qiao, Song Zhang, and Li-Juan Wang
Affiliation: Xing-Miao Wang, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Yi-Zi Cong, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Guang-Dong Qiao, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Song Zhang, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Li-Juan Wang, Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China. [email protected].
Journal: World Journal of Clinical Cases
Citation: 2020 Dec 6; 8(23): 6190–6196.
Published online 2020 Dec 6. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i23.6190
Publication Year and Month: 2020 12

Abstract:
BACKGROUND
Poliomyelitis is an acute infection caused by an enterovirus, which primarily infects the human gastrointestinal tract. In general, patients with polio have no association with the occurrence of cancer. The present case study presents a rare case of poliomyelitis combined with primary breast cancer.

CASE SUMMARY
A 61-year-old woman who was diagnosed with poliomyelitis at 5 years old and confirmed invasive breast cancer by core needle biopsy (CNB) after hospitalization. The patient received a modified radical mastectomy and four cycles of chemotherapy with the TC (docetaxel and cyclophosphamide) regimen. The patient was also prescribed endocrine therapy without radiotherapy after chemotherapy. The patient had no evidence of lymphedema in the right upper extremities and no evidence of either regression or distant metastasis at the 1-year follow-up.

CONCLUSION
The pectoral muscles of patients with polio are easily damaged in traumatic procedures, such as CNB, local anesthesia for tumor excision, and general anesthesia for surgery. A CNB, modified radical mastectomy, and four cycles of TC chemotherapy were successfully completed for the present case and the adverse reactions were found to be tolerable. This case may indicate the relationship between breast cancer and polio, and the examination and treatment methods used could be used as a guide for similar cases in the future.

Keywords: Breast cancer, Diagnostic imaging, Follow-up, Poliomyelitis, Surgery, Case report

Core Tip: This is the first case report on poliomyelitis combined with primary breast cancer. Due to the poliomyelitis, the pectoral muscles of patients with polio are easily damaged in traumatic procedures, such as core needle biopsy (CNB), local anesthesia for tumor excision, and general anesthesia for surgery. A CNB, modified radical mastectomy, and four cycles of TC chemotherapy were successfully completed for the present case and the adverse reactions were found to be tolerable. This case may indicate the relationship between breast cancer and polio, and the examination and treatment methods used could be used as a guide for similar cases in the future.

Conclusions: In conclusion, the present paper reports a case of breast cancer following poliovirus infection, and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report demonstrating this occurrence. In addition, we did not find precedent of chemotherapy in almost all instances of reported poliomyelitis. The patient received a chemotherapy regimen of TC (75 mg/m2 i.v. docetaxel and 600 mg/m2 i.v. cyclophosphamide on 1st day) every 3 wk for 4 cycles following the operation and did not receive radiotherapy following the chemotherapy. The patient was also prescribed endocrine therapy consisting of 2.5 mg letrozole and 600 mg vitamin D3 once a day. After 1 year of follow-up, local recurrence and distant metastasis were not present, and the patient will continue to be monitored in the future.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Paralysed with Fear a Literature Review on Aspects of Pregnancy in Polio Survivors
Author: Tanmayee Pore (1) & Pallavi Wakode (2)
Affiliation: 1) Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Narhe, Pune, India.

2) Department of Community Physiotherapy, Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Narhe, Pune, India.
Journal: NEW - PUT DETAILS IN CITATION FIELD
Citation: Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Pore, T., & Wakode, P. (2021). Paralysed with Fear a Literature Review on Aspects of Pregnancy in Polio Survivors. Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth, 4(2), 31-37. Retrieved from https://www.journalajpcb.com/index.php/AJPCB/article/view/30136
Publication Year and Month: 2021 06

Abstract: After several decades of stability, female polio survivors often experience new signs and symptoms of their condition, characterized by global and muscular fatigue, decreased muscular strength and pain along with secondary changes in body anatomy and physiology with respect to pregnancy. Problems of ante-partum care and delivery of women who have been victims of poliomyelitis are fortunately rarely encountered. These women have a higher occurrence of pre-eclampsia, gestational proteinuria, renal disease prior to pregnancy, vaginal bleeding and urinary tract infection during pregnancy. Deliveries complicated by obstruction of the birth process are more common in the polio group, and cesarean section is performed at a higher rate throughout the time period. The prognosis of the disease when it occurs during pregnancy may be less predictable, but it is generally good for both mother and infant. Although the incidence of abortion is relatively high, if the pregnancy goes to term parturition is expected to be normal. An amalgamation of good antenatal assessment & care, psychological counselling and support groups have been found to be successful in providing them with the best possible outcome. This paper reviews what is currently known about disabled survivors of polio and highlights areas of need in public health research, policy and programming along with the effects of post-polio syndrome on pregnancy and possible interventions to achieve symptomatic relief & aid in better quality of life.

Keywords: Polio pregnancy post-polio syndrome disability rehabilitation

Conclusions: Post-polio syndrome can precipitate in all trimesters of pregnancy. Multidimensional approach of managing these individuals has shown a great effect in reducing the number of associated complications such as pre-eclampsia, vaginal bleeding and UTIs while providing them with better health related quality of life.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Primary breast cancer patient with poliomyelitis: A case report
Author: Xing-Miao Wang, Yi-Zi Cong, Guang-Dong Qiao, Song Zhang, and Li-Juan Wang
Affiliation: Xing-Miao Wang, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Yi-Zi Cong, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Guang-Dong Qiao, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Song Zhang, Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China.

Li-Juan Wang, Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264400, Shandong Province, China. [email protected].
Journal: World Journal of Clinical Cases
Citation: 2020 Dec 6; 8(23): 6190–6196.
Published online 2020 Dec 6. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i23.6190
Publication Year and Month: 2020 12

Abstract:
BACKGROUND
Poliomyelitis is an acute infection caused by an enterovirus, which primarily infects the human gastrointestinal tract. In general, patients with polio have no association with the occurrence of cancer. The present case study presents a rare case of poliomyelitis combined with primary breast cancer.

CASE SUMMARY
A 61-year-old woman who was diagnosed with poliomyelitis at 5 years old and confirmed invasive breast cancer by core needle biopsy (CNB) after hospitalization. The patient received a modified radical mastectomy and four cycles of chemotherapy with the TC (docetaxel and cyclophosphamide) regimen. The patient was also prescribed endocrine therapy without radiotherapy after chemotherapy. The patient had no evidence of lymphedema in the right upper extremities and no evidence of either regression or distant metastasis at the 1-year follow-up.

CONCLUSION
The pectoral muscles of patients with polio are easily damaged in traumatic procedures, such as CNB, local anesthesia for tumor excision, and general anesthesia for surgery. A CNB, modified radical mastectomy, and four cycles of TC chemotherapy were successfully completed for the present case and the adverse reactions were found to be tolerable. This case may indicate the relationship between breast cancer and polio, and the examination and treatment methods used could be used as a guide for similar cases in the future.

Keywords: Breast cancer, Diagnostic imaging, Follow-up, Poliomyelitis, Surgery, Case report

Core Tip: This is the first case report on poliomyelitis combined with primary breast cancer. Due to the poliomyelitis, the pectoral muscles of patients with polio are easily damaged in traumatic procedures, such as core needle biopsy (CNB), local anesthesia for tumor excision, and general anesthesia for surgery. A CNB, modified radical mastectomy, and four cycles of TC chemotherapy were successfully completed for the present case and the adverse reactions were found to be tolerable. This case may indicate the relationship between breast cancer and polio, and the examination and treatment methods used could be used as a guide for similar cases in the future.

Conclusions: In conclusion, the present paper reports a case of breast cancer following poliovirus infection, and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report demonstrating this occurrence. In addition, we did not find precedent of chemotherapy in almost all instances of reported poliomyelitis. The patient received a chemotherapy regimen of TC (75 mg/m2 i.v. docetaxel and 600 mg/m2 i.v. cyclophosphamide on 1st day) every 3 wk for 4 cycles following the operation and did not receive radiotherapy following the chemotherapy. The patient was also prescribed endocrine therapy consisting of 2.5 mg letrozole and 600 mg vitamin D3 once a day. After 1 year of follow-up, local recurrence and distant metastasis were not present, and the patient will continue to be monitored in the future.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Caesarean Section in Post-polio Patient
Author: de Oliveira AR, Schutz Martinelli E, Lisiane L.
Affiliation: Roth and Roth Anesthesia Clinic, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hospital Nossa Senhora Conceicao, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Journal: Journal of Clinical Research in Anesthesiology
Citation: 1(1):1-2
Publication Year and Month: 2018 01

Abstract: A 26-year-old primigravida patient, ASA I, 39-week gestation, presented with 24 h premature rupture of membranes, without active labor. She had been in anesthetic pre-operative clinic 2 weeks before and had described poliomyelitis with 1 year old and complete recovering in childhood. With 16-year-old, she was submitted to appendicectomy through spinal anesthesia presenting weakness in entire body for approximately 24 h. At physical examination, the only sign was shorter tibial tendon of both legs.
For the cesarean, after volume expansion with cristaloids, the choice was an epidural anesthesia with 15mg of bupivacaine 0.3% (without epinephrine) and morphine 2 mg. “The surgery was initiated after 4min of blockade with T4 sensitive level reached. Hypotension and tachycardia were corrected with metaraminol 1 mg.” After 50 min, the procedure was finished with the same metameric level of anesthesia, but with cardiovascular stability. The entire recovering from anesthesia has occurred after 11h. An elevated consume of analgesics (nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs and opioids) and antiemetics was observed.

Conclusions: Ultimately, the decision to use general or regional anesthesia should be made on an individual patient basis weighing the risks and benefits. This case report describes some of the fewest practical guidelines available about regional anesthesia in post-polio patients with minimal sequelae. The importance of communications about these cases and the anesthetic conduct in this setting needs more debate to
optimize the facilities in another similar case.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Cesarean delivery under ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia [corrected] in a parturient with poliomyelitis and Harrington instrumentation.
Author: Costello, JF, Balki, M.
Affiliation: Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Mount Sinai Hospital, Ontario, Canada
Journal: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
Citation: 2008 Dec;55(12):889
Publication Year and Month: 2008 12

Abstract: PURPOSE:
To describe the anesthetic implications, and management of a medically complex parturient, who presented for Cesarean delivery (CD). The patient had poliomyelitis complicated with severe kyphoscoliosis, which had been treated with extensive spinal surgery. We used ultrasound guidance to facilitate successful spinal analgesia and anesthesia.

CLINICAL FEATURES:
A 27-yr-old woman, with a history of poliomyelitis and moderate restrictive lung disease secondary to kyphoscoliosis, presented at 38 weeks gestation for elective CD because of cephalopelvic disproportion. The woman had Harrington rods in situ from the level of the second thoracic vertebra, to the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra. Ultrasound guidance enabled one intervertebral space to be visualized (L5-S1), 3 cm from the expected spinal midline, and spinal anesthesia was performed at this interspace without any complications. A healthy infant was delivered, and the mother recovered uneventfully.

CONCLUSIONS:
Spinal anesthesia can be effectively performed in patients with poliomyelitis and severe kyphoscoliosis, that has been treated with extensive Harrington instrumentation. To facilitate regional techniques in such patients, bedside ultrasound may be greatly beneficial in identifying the correct spinal interspace.

Conclusions: This case illustrates several points: first, the benefit of ultrasound in the placement of a spinal block in a patient with abnormal spinal anatomy; second, the choice of anesthetic technique in pregnant patients with poliomyelitits; and third, the management of a pregnant patient with severe kyphoscoliosis, spinal surgery, and restrictive lung disease.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Successful Use of Succinylcholine for Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with Postpolio Syndrome [letter to the Editor]
Author: Connelly NR, Abbott TC.
Affiliation: Tufts University School of Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Journal: Anesthesiology
Citation: Anesthesiology 6 2008, Vol.108, 1151-1152. doi:10.1097/ALN.0b013e318173eb78
Publication Year and Month: 2008 06

Abstract: There have been a few reports over the years using succinylcholine in patients with pathology similar to that seen in PPS. For example, succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia and circulatory collapse were reported in a patient with acute idiopathic anterior horn cell disease4; the serum potassium during this cardiac arrest was 7.9 mEq/l. Another study of denervated baboons found an increase in intravascular potassium up to 5.5 mEq/l.5 PPS is similar in pathophysiology to the baboon denervation study, and one could assume that hyperkalemia could also be seen in PPS patients. There have been numerous reports of hyperkalemia in patients with neuromuscular disease.4–8 It would have been informative to have had the prepotassium and postpotassium measurements from the patient in the report of Wernet et al. 1 to determine the magnitude and time frame of the increase of serum potassium.
The avoidance of neuraxial anesthesia was also discussed by Wernet et al. Successful neuraxial anesthesia in patients with PPS has been reported without adverse complications.9,10 Many clinicians provide regional anesthesia for labor and delivery in patients with a history of PPS.11
If general anesthesia needs to be induced, the potential hazard of using succinylcholine in patients with PPS has been acknowledged.12 If the need for rapid sequence induction exists in a PPS patient, we believe one should choose a short-acting nondepolarizing muscle relaxant in lieu of succinylcholine; the only caveat would be to consider using a decreased dose because of the increase risk of muscular weakness.13
The mere fact that succinylcholine was used in the current case does not preclude the possible occurrence of severe, acute hyperkalemia in subsequent cases in patients with PPS.

Conclusions: We do not believe that one can conclude from this single case that succinylcholine should be used in patients with PPS.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Pregnancy, delivery and perinatal outcome in female survivors of polio.
Author: Veiby G, Daltveit AK, Gilhus NE.
Affiliation: Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway
Journal: Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Citation: 2007 Jul 15;258(1-2):27-32.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 07

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:
To investigate possible effects on pregnancy, delivery and perinatal outcome in female survivors of polio.

METHODS:
In a cohort design, data from the national population based Medical Birth Registry of Norway (MBRN) were used to compare all 2495 births recorded 1967-1998 by female survivors of polio with all 1.9 mill non-polio deliveries. The results were adjusted for time period, maternal age, and birth order by unconditional logistic regression, with effects presented as adjusted Odds Ratios (OR) with a corresponding 95% Confidence Interval (CI) and p values.

RESULTS:
Female polio survivors had a higher occurrence of pre-eclampsia (3.4% vs. 2.8%, p=0.003, OR=1.4, CI=1.1-1.7), gestational proteinuria (1.3% vs. 0.5%, p<0.001, OR=2.0, CI=1.4-2.8), renal disease prior to pregnancy (1.4% vs. 0.9%, p=0.001, OR=1.8, CI=1.2-2.5), vaginal bleeding (3.8% vs. 2.0%, p<0.001, OR=1.7, CI=1.4-2.1), and urinary tract infection during pregnancy (3.5% vs. 2.4%, p<0.001, OR=1.7, CI=1.4-2.1). Deliveries complicated by obstruction of the birth process were more common in the polio group (6.1% vs. 2.0%, p<0.001, OR=4.8, CI=4.0-5.6), and cesarean section was performed at a higher rate throughout the time period (13.2% vs. 8.3%, p<0.001, OR=2.7, CI=2.4-3.1). Infants of polio mothers had a lower mean birth weight (3383 g vs. 3483 g, p<0.001), and more often had a birth weight below 2500 g (6.9% vs. 5.2%, p=0.001, OR=1.3, CI=1.1-1.5). There was no difference regarding pregnancy length. The risk of perinatal death was increased (2.1% vs. 1.1%, p=0.05, OR=1.3, CI=1.0-1.7).

CONCLUSION:
Pregnancy in female survivors of polio is associated with an increased risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery, as well as an adverse perinatal outcome. Awareness towards risk factors should improve pre-natal care and possibly prevent complications.

Conclusions: Pregnancy in female survivors of polio is associated with an increased risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery, as well as an adverse perinatal outcome. Awareness towards risk factors should improve pre-natal care and possibly prevent complications.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Menopause and post-polio symptoms as predictors of subjective sleep disturbance in poliomyelitis survivors.
Author: Kalpakjian CZ, Quint EH, Toussaint LL.
Affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA
Journal: Climacteric
Citation: 2007 Feb;10(1):51-62.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 02

Abstract: OBJECTIVES:
Sleep disturbance in polio survivors is a common complaint, yet little is known about the effects of the interaction of physical disability and menopause on sleep. The purpose of this study was to understand the relative contribution of menopause factors and disability to subjective sleep disturbance.

METHODS:
Participants were 465 women aged 50-65 years who had physical disabilities due to poliomyelitis. Hierarchical regression modeling was used to examine menopause (symptoms, status, hormone replacement use, ovarectomy status) and disability factors (post-polio symptoms) in sleep disturbance.

RESULTS:
In the final model, 19% (frequency) and 17% (severity) of sleep disturbance variance was explained. Psychological symptoms exerted the most influence (for both outcomes) followed by post-polio symptoms, vasomotor symptoms, an interaction of vasomotor and post-polio symptoms and estrogen use. For women with fewer post-polio symptoms, vasomotor symptoms exerted greater influence on sleep disturbance than for women with greater post-polio symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS:
Psychological symptoms had the strongest association with sleep disturbance in these women. Controlling for the influence of various menopause factors, our findings show that vasomotor symptoms were only one of several influences on sleep disturbance.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Menopause characteristics of women with physical disabilities from poliomyelitis.
Author: Kalpakjian CZ, Quint EH, Tate DG, Roller S, Toussaint LL.
Affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA
Journal: Maturitas
Citation: 2007 Feb 20;56(2):161-72.
Publication Year and Month: 2007 02

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:
To describe menopause characteristics of women with physical disabilities from poliomyelitis.

METHODS:
Nine hundred and nine women with a history of poliomyelitis completed a survey on health, physical functioning, emotional well being and menopause.

RESULTS:
The majority of the sample was postmenopausal having had a natural menopause around the average age of 50.3 years; 34.7% of the sample had had hysterectomies. Thirty-nine percent were using some form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Menopause symptoms were clustered into psychological, somatic-sensory, somatic-sleep and vasomotor factors. Among never and past HRT users, there were significant differences in menopause factor severity by menopause status. Somatic/sleep symptoms were lowest in never users; past users had significantly higher vasomotor symptoms; desire for sexual activity and painful intercourse did not vary by HRT use. Compared to population estimates, post-polio women had similar rates of hysterectomies overall, but among some age cohorts they had significantly lower rates, contrary to expectations. However, they used HRT at significantly higher rates than expected.

CONCLUSIONS:
This study suggests that basic menopause characteristics of women with polio are generally similar to those of their non-disabled peers. There were few substantial differences in severity of menopause symptoms by HRT use, which is critical in light of the dearth of studies examining its risk-benefit ratio among women with physical disabilities. Until such studies provide some evidence of the specific risks or benefits to women with physical disability, each woman should carefully weigh the known risks and benefits with her physician.

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Category: Women's Health

Title: Pregnancy following Poliomyelitis
Author: Daw E, Chandler G.
Affiliation: University of Dundee, Scotland
Journal: Postgraduate Medical Journal
Citation: 1976; 52:492-496
Publication Year and Month: 1981 08

Abstract: A review of forty-nine pregnancies in thirty-seven patients who had previously suffered from poliomyelitis found that obstetric complications were proportional to the clinical disabilities of the patient. A simple test of unilateral weight-bearing gives a good clue as to whether pelvic asymmetry is present.

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