2017
DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2017.1302418
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The association between ultrasound-estimated visceral fat deposition and uterine fibroids: an observational study

Abstract: Uterine fibroids are the most common neoplasm of the genital tract in reproductive women. Obesity holds a role as risk factor for uterine fibroids, through hormonal and inflammatory mechanisms. Visceral fat is a hormonally active tissue, so an increase in visceral fat may be considered as a risk factor, through the increased production of inflammatory mediators. The aim of the study was, therefore, to evaluate the association between the presence of uterine fibroids and fat tissue distribution, and to assess t… Show more

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“…Finally, 22 articles met our inclusion criteria with 24 studies involving 325 899 participants and 19 593 cases were included in this meta-analysis. 12–33 Figure 1 shows the flow chart with our detailed methods for studies’ selection.…”
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“…Finally, 22 articles met our inclusion criteria with 24 studies involving 325 899 participants and 19 593 cases were included in this meta-analysis. 12–33 Figure 1 shows the flow chart with our detailed methods for studies’ selection.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…14 16 21 25 28 Looking at study region, 10 studies were performed in North America, 12 13 16 20 23–25 30 1 in Africa, 14 9 in Asia 15 17–19 22 26 27 32 33 and 4 in Europe. 21 28 29 31 With respect to adjustment for confounders, 18 studies were adjusted 12 13 15 18–25 27 28 30–32 and 6 unadjusted. 14 16 17 26 29 33 When evaluating study quality, 17 studies were deemed to be high quality, 12 13 18–28 30 31 and 7 low quality.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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