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Laminaria species and usefulness in obstetrics and gynecology
Beuy Joob1*, Viroj Wiwanitkti2,3,4,5
1Sanitation 1 Medical Academic Center, Bangkok, Thailand
2Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
3Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
4Joseph Ayobabalola University, Nigeria
5Dr DY Patil Medical University, India
Journal of Coastal Life Medicine 2016; 4(3): 244-245
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1. Introduction
There are many kinds of marine algae. Several medical advantages
of algae is confirmed[1-11]. Of several species, Laminaria species is
a group of marine algae that is generally known as sea brown algae.
It can be seen around the world and the coastal people have known
it for years. Generally, the algae can be seen at 25 to 100 feet depth
level. This algae has been used as food source for a long time[12].
It is also mentioned as nutraceutical that can be useful against
obesity and diabetes[13]. The use of Laminaria spp. in medicine
is very interesting. In this short article, the authors summarized
and discussed on Laminaria spp. and usefulness in obstetrics and
gynecology.
2.
Laminaria
spp. in obstetrics
Using Laminaria spp. in obstetrics is very interesting[14]. For
a few years, the algae has been used for vaginal preparation[14].
It is indicated for help induce abortion[15-17]. In fact, the vaginal
preparation is a very important medical procedures in obstetrics[18-27].
Herczeg et al. concluded that the dilatatory effect of laminaria was
an obvious help in termination of both first and second trimester
pregnancies[16]. The vaginal dilation effect is considered safe and
produced less side effect comparing to other methods[28-30]. Hence,
the use of this algae should be considered in clinical practice[28].
3.
Laminaria
spp. in gynecology
Using Laminaria spp. in gynecology is very interesting[14]. The
use of the algae in gynecology is just developed (after using it in
obstetrics for a long time). Using of Laminaria spp. in vaginal
preparation for obstetric surgery can be seen at present. Using
for hysteroscopy, Darwish et al. noted that both misoprostol and
laminaria were equally effective in inducing proper cervical priming
prior to operative hysteroscopy with minimal time of cervical
dilatation[31]. Al-Fozan et al. concluded that laminaria may be more
effective than misoprostol, with uncertain effects for complication
rates[32] and also noted that the possible benefits of laminaria
need to be weighed against the inconvenience of its insertion and
retention for one to two days[32].
Apart from vaginal preparation, Laminaria spp. is also applied
for management of colpitis. Shabrin and Shapiro recently reported
success in the treatment of trichomonal colpitis with preparations
of laminaria[33]. The application on management of uterine myoma
ARTICLE INFO ABSTRAC T
Laminaria species is a group of marine algae that is generally known as sea brown algae. It can
be seen around the world and the coastal people have known it for years. The use of Laminaria
spp. in medicine is very interesting. In this short article, the authors summarized and discussed
on Laminaria spp. and usefulness in obstetrics and gynecology.
Article history:
Received 30 Sep 2015
Received in revised form 16 Oct 2015
Accepted 20 Nov 2015
Available online 2 Mar 2016
Keywords:
Laminaria
Obstetrics
Gynecology
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and uterine cervix cancer is also reported. For example, Kumar and
Good reported using hygroscopic laminaria tent for gradual cervical
dilatation in place of manual cervical dilatation[34]. Another report
by Goldrath used the algae to help dilate vagina in vaginal removal
of the pedunculated submucous myoma[35].
4. Conclusions
As a marine product, the Laminaria spp. preparation can be
safely used in management of several problems in obstetrics and
gynecology.
Conflict of interest statement
We declare that we have no conflict of interest.
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