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A true Aussie hero
Published on SQNLDR Nicola Frost (author), CPL Ben Dempster (photographer)
Topic(s): Charities, Fundraising & Community
On operations today, someone's day just got better. They have not only received some post from Australia but they have received a parcel from an unknown, deeply talented and caring person who makes quilts or laundry bags for deployed Australian service personnel.
Time and time again, deployed personnel are surprised and amazed when they receive an unexpected gift such as this.
Founder of Aussie Hero Quilts (and laundry bags), Ms Jan-Maree Ball, began the project back in 2011.
She said there were three main reasons for embarking on her mission.
"First, I felt the need to do something to give back to our Defence Force as I hated the way our Vietnam veterans were treated, and that can never happen again," she said.
"Secondly, I heard of a seriously wounded Aussie soldier given a quilt by the Americans in the German hospital he was being treated in and I felt ashamed that there was not an Aussie quilt for him.
"He now has one of ours and I have since met him and his wife and they have become good friends.
"They tell me that he uses his quilt all the time.
"Finally, I just felt that we, the Aussie public, needed a way to say thank you to our Defence members for their service."
Jan-Maree, a former Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force officer, recruited some merry men and women through her quilting network and by the end of December that year, it was obvious that there was enough support throughout the quilters' network in Australia to turn it into an Australia-wide proposition.
"On 1 January 2012, I launched the dedicated blog at http://www.aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com.au followed by the Facebook page," said Ms Ball.
Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry bags) has continued to grow steadily.
Incredibly, the 150-200 strong team of stitching fanatics have sent over 5,000 quilts and 7,400 laundry bags in under four years – that is three quilts and five laundry bags a day!
"These days, quilts and laundry bags are mailed in response to requests received from serving members or their loved ones."
Requests can be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com with some suggestions that can personalise the items such as, hobbies, job role, favourite colours, sport teams, nicknames or initials.
The team cannot promise that all items will be personalised but most are in some way. The member's PMKeyS or personnel number, deployed postal address and their approximate return to Australia date, helps make sure each member receives their parcel on deployment.
While Ms Ball does not expect donations, she is always humbled when people give something back.
Ms Ball has received donations in the form of material, quilt patches, spotlight vouchers, or bank deposits.
Some even join up to become quilters themselves!

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How does LSF help learners?
#1 It's about levelling the playing field
LSF can be drawn down from the ESFA as an effective way to help learners with identified additional learning needs (ALN) and/or disabilities. In the education sector, it's important to ensure all learners a programme that's ambitious in its aims but acknowledges that we all have different abilities and support requirements. The funding is there to help all learners achieve their goals, whatever their learning needs.
#2 It's not just for learners with diagnosed disabilities
As mentioned, the guidelines for LSF are complex, and often providers underclaim because they misinterpret who does and doesn't qualify for the £150 monthly payments. A learning difficulty can mean many things, and often learners are unaware that they may have a hidden learning need. The most important point is to make sure that as many learners as possible are assessed on their learning needs, whether they have been formally diagnosed or not.
#3 LSF provides more flexible ways to provide training to the learners most in need
There are plenty of options when considering a claim for LSF to support apprentices. Usually, however it involves specific training and support or auxiliary aids, such as:
- Investing in additional staff/tutors to support those with ALN.
- Ensuring learners receive more time or more frequent meetings with their support staff.
- Providing equipment your leaners need to complete their training.
- Implementing reasonable adjustments, such as a flexible working environment.
- Personalised learning strategies, such as those provided by Cognassist.
With more options, providers have more opportunities to break down the barriers to learning and bring in more apprentices who would otherwise have been prevented from learning.
How does LSF help you?
#4 Supporting learners with SEND demonstrates to Ofsted an intent to provide quality of education to all learners
All providers on the RoATP should be constantly evaluating their support infrastructure to ensure they provide outstanding ways of meeting their learners needs. With the new EIF and the focus on SEND, this is becoming more relevant than ever. Is your organisation keeping up with the increase in our understanding of neurodiversity? How are you supporting your most vulnerable learners?
#5 LSF can be a tool to aid programme retention and engagement
Learners with hidden learning needs are often the ones who disengage from their programme and are at more risk of dropping out. We should be focusing on helping all learners to stay on track with learning, all the way to completion. LSF and offering appropriate support can make a real difference in the lives of many learners.
#6 LSF is there to give training providers additional income to support learners
Did you know you can claim up to £150 per month per learner with identified needs who receives ongoing additional learning support offering value for money? While £150 a month may not seem like much, it can build up over time into a substantial amount. This means that providers are in a better position to provide meaningful support to learners by increasing their budget and safeguarding their longevity as a training provider. Did you know you could potentially be drawing down thousands of pounds in LSF every year, which can be of great benefit to learners as well as your organisation.
#7 It provides a good starting point on which to build
It's difficult to deliver appropriate support and success at end-point assessment if providers don't have a good idea of their learners' initial learning profile. And more, that they aren't able to understand what hidden learning needs they may have. We need to ensure that learners understand and retain the information which is presented to them and are able to put this learning into practice – we can do this by implementing valid, reliable and manageable approaches to their learning.
How can Cognassist help?
#8 Cognassist makes claiming LSF easier
It's easy to be put off from claiming LSF when it's unclear exactly what needs to be provided in the Evidence Pack. Many providers don't want to get it wrong or simply don't want the hassle of additional work. Cognassist makes the process as easy and painless as possible with a quick 30-minute online assessment, which automatically produces an individual cognitive assessment report. Our platform also provides clear engagement tracking and intervention reports, which are discussed with learners regularly. All of this provides the primary evidence for monthly claims and puts providers in a strong position when being audited.
#9 We provide a clear and easy-to-use system
The cognitive assessment itself is based on a deep understanding of neuroscience. We want to remove the stigma around ALN and reassure learners who may struggle with their studies. The strategies we provide are based on each learner's strengths and weaknesses and are presented to learners in a variety of ways, depending on how best they interpret information e.g. visual, audio, etc. Our dashboard for tutors allows clear visibility of each learner and their progress, as well as a simple notes section to evidence and discuss learner engagement.
#10 We help identify learners with previously hidden needs
We are passionate about helping those with hidden learning needs, who would otherwise go unsupported, to gain access to vital support. Those using Cognassist have reported an increase in the number of learners with an identified need from 8% to 24%, which is helping to build a brighter future for more learners with ALN. In one of our case studies, West Suffolk College doubled its LSF income between 2017/18 and 2018/19, meaning they have a greater capacity to support their learners with Cognassist's help.
The provision of LSF provides great opportunities for learners with ALN, and we're proud to support providers who are working to build a more inclusive learning environment for apprentices across the country. Almost 100 learning providers and 50,000 learners have experienced the improvements first-hand, and we're passionate about creating further opportunities for all learners to succeed. Are you?
Author: Helen Wilson, Content Manager, Cognassist.
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Utah National Parks is a new tour for the Cycling House, scheduled for June 6th-13. Follow along with Chef Drew and Camp Director Ian Mallams as they hit the open road and do a late-fall week of research through Zion, Bryce, and Capitol Reef. If it sounds like it was cold while they were there, don't worry! Our trip is scheduled for summer.
Day 1: Missoula, MT to Ogden, UT
Chef Drew here from Ogden, UT. One may be surprised to learn just how much hard work and preparation goes into scouting a new Cycling House tour. Over the course of the next four days, I am headed on an adventure with partner in crime: Ian "Big Cat" Mallams, to scout the absolute best cycling destinations the National Parks of southwestern Utah have to offer. Because of Utah's diversity across the board we have thoroughly researched the weather and the beer situation, allowing us to be well prepared in order to seek out unknown roads, jaw dropping trail, and the home-style accommodations we all have come to expect and enjoy at the Cycling House.
The trip actually began today in Missoula, Montana, home to the Cycling House office. Ian decided to replace his 11 year old tires on his Volkswagon Vanagon, and I started up the company mini-van known as "Black Magic" (but not before grabbing a bunch of local full percentage beer.) Although I gave Ian a full hour head start, we met in Dillon, MT for dinner and I arrived in Ogden a full hour ahead of his snail-paced VW. Tomorrow we are off to Southern Utah where the adventure begins.
Day 2: Ogden to Capital Reef
Ian here to recount Day 2 of our scouting trip. After a quick AM climbing session we outfitted Black Magic and headed south…until we needed a second breakfast 1.4 miles down the road. Betos offered just the ticket, hole-in-the-wall authentic Mexican for some hearty driving fuel. We couldn't resist two breakfast burritos accompanied with three taquitos with guacamole. Betos kept Chef Drew supercharged behind the wheel for a whopping 45 minutes then knocked Drew into a tormenting food coma.
Today's destination was Capitol Reef National Park, a small piece of history nestled in the center of Southern Utah. Capitol Reef hosts vast amounts of human and geologic history in an oasis of the region. The highlight is the 10-mile scenic drive ending with a road through a slot just wide enough for a couple cars and canyon walls overhanging hundreds of feet above. Post scenic drive, the sleepy town of Torrey became a wintery blizzard with snow and wind. Although the original plan was for a night of camping, we opted for a pizza and the warmth and beds at a local inn.
Day 3: Capital Reef to Escalante
Up bright and early, we were on the way to the village of Boulder, UT. Boulder is missed with the blink of an eye but its majestic quaintness makes for the perfect destination to begin a Cycling House trip. The Boulder Mountain Lodge is a tranquil oasis protected against the harsh elements of the desert. The scenic complex of cabins is also host to one of the most renowned restaurants in the entire southwest, Hells Backbone Grill. Hells Backbone grill is a true farm-to-table experience serving authentic and delicious cuisine of the American Southwest. At this point our hunger had tipped the scale so this place was a no-brainer for our morning brunch.
After learning the lay of the land at the Lodge it was time to explore the secret Burr Trail Road, an allegedly paved road venturing east toward the waterpocket fold of Capitol Reef National Park. As it turned out, this is truly the hidden gem of Utah Road Cycling. With minimal traffic and incredible scenery the Burr Trail weaves through Navajo Sandstone hills before dropping into the sandstone cliffs of Long Canyon. This route will undoubtedly be a highlight of the trip. At the far end of the trail, the road turns to dirt and descends a set of extremely exposed switchbacks into the belly of Capitol Reef National Park.
It was back on the grind in Escalante on the lookout for some bonus cycling miles and accommodations for the evening. For Drew and I, it would be a snowy and cold night of camping but the glories of having a Chef aboard is the fantastic meals even in 8 degree weather and cooking out of the back of the mini-van. The man cooked a gourmet meal and simultaneously took some great photos and washed down a beer.
Day 4: Escalante to Zion
When I awoke at 6:47AM it was 8 deglrees out I was ready to start another day with the chef. Today's destination was Bryce Canyon National Park, host to the famous bright orange hoodoos below the high pine forests of the canyon rim. Although we had another sunny day in the desert, the high altitudes of Bryce held snow on the ground and temperatures remained brisk with the wind.
Upon arrival into the park we put on our hiking shoes and descended into the Queen's Garden, many years listed as one of the top ten hikes in the country. This well defined trail leads one into the depths of Bryce's hoodoos.
Over the course of the afternoon, we made our way onward to the Zion area. Along the way, we encountered a number of exciting turns: we passed by Chef' s old cabin near Panguitch Lake, drove a well hidden immaculate paved road, and Drew almost convinced me to take a snowy dirt road through the high country plopping us out at the entrance to Zion claiming it would be a 'shortcut.' By sheer miles he told the truth but after driving a couple hundred yards down the loose snowy road, I recognized this micro-adventure may be too much even for the mighty "Black Magic." Drew had jumped out for a minute and as a penance for his thoughts, I shoved "Black Magic" into reverse and retraced my tracks back out to the main highway forcing Chef to slog back to the car through the snow. A short hour later we were winding between the canyon walls of Zion and sought out a place to camp so we could rest up for the final day of recon.
Day 5: Zion to Ogden
Today's agenda consisted of dialing in our itinerary for the Zion region of the trip. After doubling up on Mocha's from Deep Creek Coffee Company we visited Flanagan's Resort and Spa, our two-night accomodation for the end of the trip. The shaded villas and spa accommodations offered at Flanagan's are sure to be a hit after a warm week in the Southern Utah desert. They even have a real labyrinth on a terrace above the estate for those wishing to engage in a moment of soul searching. Chef Drew couldn't deny himself participation.
As for the daily recreational activities, Zion is truly second to none. Zion is actually Utah's first National Park. The walls of the Zion Canyon are some of the most impressive in the country. The Chef and I made our trip into the canyon a full outing. Riding with small backpacks to hold our running shoes and some food we sandwiched a climb of Angels Landing into our ride. The ride was absolutely stunning that morning, with yellows and mahogany reds of the foliage matching the expansive walls of the canyon. By the time we returned to our camp, dusk was imminent and we stopped by Red River Roasting Company for quad shot mochas to power our road trip back to Ogden, Utah.
Thanks for tuning in and keep an eye out for the final Utah National Parks Route Itinerary to be released soon! Check out some photos from the road trip below.
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Cavezie took a deep breath once more and then looked around. He asked "So is it always this quite or is it just me?" He then asked without really thinking "Why did you change me? I mean other then what I am capable of. It is with my connections?" He had many more questions but he did not asked them for reasons of his own. He had to make certain the reason as to why. He looked around some more and wondered a few more things. He herd something that he did not know what it was. He asked "Is it me or do you hear something that I am hearing?"
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She obliged to take A sip. She smiled. It was lovely, very elegant and strong. She took another sip as she relaxed on the couch. It had been so long since she had good wine. She drank some more, watching the TV.
For some reason, she didn't feel nervous around him. It was as though he was home. She leaned back into the couch, drinking the rest of the wine before pouring another. This was a good day. It was silent, peaceful. There was no way that this was a dream. She was quiet, though. The quiet air was music to her ears.Him being around made it more enjoyable. She never felt this way before.
/ 4y 135d 12h 10m 15s
Cavezie brought back the wine and poured it into the class. He then poured himself one soon after words and took a sip. He sighed with both relief and pleasure at the same time. He said without thinking "Damn it has bean a very long time since I had some good wine. Go ahead and try it you will not be disappointed." He then took another sip this one deeper. He sighed again and then stretched out a bit. He then took a deep breath and then pulled out a book of his own that he had not read in a while. It was in a very old tongue that is more old then Latin itself.
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Lenali watched as he grabbed the wine. She finished her glass before setting it down. In all honesty, she pretty much was embarrassed because she was so bold and straight forward about her feelings. But, she taught herself that it was better to admit it now than to have him wander around thinking of a thousand possible motives as to why she turned him. Besides, she sought to find and eligible person to hold down the fort if anything happened to her. But, with him, it seemed clear that she was always needed. That maybe there will be peace. She took a seat, allowing him to take the floor. She was curious about him, it was her turn to learn a little more about him.
/ 4y 135d 12h 45m 49s
Cavezie was a bit surprised about the answer and did not have words at the moment. He said though "I thought that I somehow got under your skin which is why you flustered. I guess I was somewhat right." He then looked at the wine and asked "Why not something a little bit stronger then wine? One that if from the year 1767 is alright and all but not the best. Why not try a 898 wine. You be surprised as to how they made wine back then." He got up and pulled a wine bottle from that time and smiled still surprised that the container itself is still in good condition.
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With the question, she smirked some. "It should be obvious. I do like you otherwise you wouldn't be here" she looked at him. "... But, do I care for you? I do... More than my children, and they somehow understood." She drank some more of her wine.
"They know I would never abandon them. I love them, and they now know that I'm very fond of you. They know its possible things will change. Giever was selfish... Someone that wanted power and a throne and didn't care how to get it. I'm helping you become godfather do you have power over the city and the money with it. Show these humans that we can either protect our destroy." She stood Yoooo meet his gaze. "But,I could never fathom how you made me feel as as a human, and how you make me feel now"
/ 4y 135d 13h 23m 38s
Cavezie walked over to her and said "You really think that you were the only one forced like that. I have told you a bit of my life and now you have told me a bit of your own. Not many people understand what my sister and I went through. Our own parents got greedy and sold me and my sister into slavery to where we ended up in the servitude of the vampires that gave us the blood." He then asked without so much as a second thought "Do you like me in some way?" He knew he was pushing a bit but he needed to know before he did anything else at the moment.
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She stared at him for a moment before sighing. "Giever was a slave like me. Back then, slave owners bred us like we were pitbulls, and they choose who we lay down with. If they were no good to their own kind, they became comfort girls" she took her glass of wine from the table and took a sip. "Geiver and I once loved each other.We wanted to get married secretly, but our slave owner had found us. We tried to run..." In her mind, she could remember the darkness of night, them panting ass they made an attempt for freedom. "... They caught us..." Her mind flashed to a dark horse galloping ahead with a white man carrying a shot gun rode well on its back. "... They whipped him, tortured him... They tortured me and the slave owner raped me to set an example to the other slaves. But, he took it a step further. He killed me in front of him. Then lynched him" there was a cold silence.
She sighed. "Not too long later did Dracula found me and him... Saved us. At first, it was fine, being immortal... But,I found Giever wasn't the same. He began getting greedy, selfish. I couldn't fathom what came next..." She sighed as she looked to him. "He tried to kill me." Caveziel could hear a soft sniffle from her. "... I fought back. Won, too. But, for that betrayal,I exiled him... Since then, everything fell into play. That's why I'm here now. To make use of my immortality" she looked to him. "no one can understand what I been through. Maybe never will. But,I know everyone us trying to put us together... I've been without for so long, its been impossible to find the time for love" she sighed again, then leaned back with her glass of wine.
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Cavezie sighed even more so. He had to figure something out. He also needed to figure out on how to put the creature out of it's misery permanently without the creature knowing it. He knew of multiple ways of doing so but he had to make certain that things are good. He then went to the living room and noticed that Lenali was still awake. He walked over to her "I was somewhat informed on what type of person the one that has wounded was like. I was also told that you have a certain feelin for me. I told them that I somehow get under your skin in some way. I am not normally one to pry into another person's past when I do not want to reveal my own but you already know me more then anybody else in this entire world alive or dead. That is not including my sister. So tell me something about yourself or the one that has taken your heart in the first place. If you be so kind to do so."
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D nodded and stood. "I think she'll answer your questions if you ask. Besides,I don't think she's upset. She's more understanding than many" D then looked at the sun. "Now is the perfect time to ask. She doesn't sleep at times. You have her to yourself. She'll be more than happy to answer them. D then patted him on the shoulder. "Just give it a try,Vez. What can you lose?"
Lenali was in the living room, watching television. She was thinking about this new creature, wondering about the thing that suddenly surfaced. Why did it surface now? What was its plan?
Lenali Shepard- Vampire
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Cavezie said "I think the mood that she is in right now it would not be a good idea to ask. Besides I am using the power that she gave me to get revenge on the mafia that nearly killed me. Once that is over I would truly be indebted to her and I do not like to be indebted to anybody. She knows what I plan on doing with that power and for some reason does not disapprove." He then looked outside and noticed that the sun was rising and sighed some more. He said "It seems that the sun is rising." He then turned to the kitchen but did not say anything else. He figured that he would let the other's sleep while he figure things out for a bit and truly wonder if it is for revenge that he accepted to be a vampire.
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"well..." Lee stared at D sighed. "Well, Giever was a man of few words... He grew thirsty with power... She didn't feel right about the situation. He ended up trying to kill her to be the new subject of power. She didn't kill him, but scarred him and personally banned him." D cleared his throat.
"At that time, her heart was broken. She went on a killing spree, almost became a mempha for it, too... But, she used it to her advantage. She took revenge with the elders with it, set the prisoners free. As for her, she ran off to Russia, where she hid, them came to America around the time of the old west. Rajah was the first of us to be turned."
D smirked a bit. "There's been a lot she took. Its been more than five thousands years. You could understand" he nodded to him. "But, to get the whole story, you might need to ask her"
Lenali Shepard- Vampire
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Cavezie sighed some more. He said "I am only stating what I am thinking that is all. You asked me how I felt about her and that is the one question that I cannot answer because I do not know how I feel. I am indebted to her. I say this because I have not felt fear in a very long time till I was wasting away in a pool of blood of my own" He knew that he was explaining things too long but he cannot say the right words on how he felt since he does not know himself yet. He asked "So the one that turned her into who she is now is the one that betrayed her love. Do ether of you know what this lover like?"
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D'angelo looked at him. "Damn, I think I told the wrong guy to shut up" he chuckled. "you sound like everything has to be by the book, Vez. Somewhere, you gotta let your feelings be known. She obviously likes you, if you haven't caught onto that already. Its been a long time since she blushed. The last one she cared about..." D looked to Lee.
Lee signed. "The last one she cared for... Turned against her when turned him. It broke her heart... She admitted that. But, its very little she would tell us about it. I think you being here, though its throwing the balance off , it somehow will be a major difference" he looked to Caveziel. "So, from the heart... How do you feel about her?" D asked.
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Cavezie sighed again. He had to do something other then think. He said not really paying attention to the question that was asked of his thoughts " I know of the creature that was spoke of. I have called my dealer because she has something that might help. That thing has given the ones that made me and my dealer live longer it's blood. We have bean waiting to kill the thing that has cursed us. She has bean working on many thing that might help kill the damn thing forever but yet to find one that I am aware of." He then looked at Lee and said as a matter of fact "I have noticed that she was in the same room with me longer then the 30 minutes that you suggest each time. As to if I am wrong or not that depends on the question or situation first. Then it depends on who was causing the trouble or asking the question. As to her blushing well the only explanation that I got is that I somehow get under her skin in some way every time we are in the same room or vehicle as well. From what I can since I would say most of it is through anger. Beyond that I am not sure."
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01.12.2017 | Case report | Ausgabe 1/2017 Open Access
Use of an endotracheal tube for surgical abortion complicated by a leiomyomatous uterus: a case report
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Leiomyomas are benign smooth-muscle uterine tumors present in approximately one third of premenopausal women and can complicate both pregnancy and uterine evacuation by distorting uterine and cervical anatomy [ 1, 2]. In the presence of large leiomyomas, multiple case reports detail successful medical abortion as well as adjunctive treatment with misoprostol for cervical preparation, the use of a flexible cannula, and ultrasound guidance for surgical abortion [ 3– 6]. Borgatta and Stubblefield suggest the use of other instruments to reach pregnancy tissue including nasogastric tubes, flexible cannulas telescoped through a rigid cannula, and endotracheal tubes (ETTs); however, no such reports exist in the published literature [ 7]. We present a case report using an ETT to complete surgical-induced abortion.
Case presentation
A 41-year-old G4P1021 African American woman at 14 4/7 weeks' gestation was referred for induced abortion in a hospital setting because of a large leiomyomatous uterus. She initially presented to an out-patient clinic for abortion care at 12 0/7 weeks. Restrictions prohibited hospital-based care for the patient in her home state and hospital-based care for medical management in any state. In consultation at our clinic, she described the presence of leiomyomas for 10 years with a 6-month history of increased menstrual flow but denied any abnormal bleeding, bulk, or pressure symptoms. She noticed a slight increase in abdominal girth at 9 to 10 weeks after last menses prompting pregnancy diagnosis. She denied any significant past medical or surgical history. Her obstetric history remotely included a missed abortion treated with medications, an uncomplicated vaginal delivery, and a spontaneous abortion. She reported a family history (multiple female relatives) of leiomyomas but no significant psychosocial history. Her preoperative examination was notable for a grossly enlarged, irregular, leiomyomatous uterus with a fundal height of 36 cm. Her cervix was easily visible on speculum examination, slightly displaced anteriorly and appeared normal.
Transabdominal ultrasonography revealed a single intrauterine pregnancy with embryonic cardiac activity at 14 4/7 weeks' gestation just to the right of umbilicus. Multiple leiomyomas were seen throughout the uterus with four in the lower uterine segment alone. The largest were directly opposing each other at the level of the internal cervical os and measured 11.3 × 10.0 cm posteriorly and 5.7 × 6.5 cm anteriorly. The gestational sac could not be visualized on transvaginal ultrasonography given its distance from the external cervical os.
She received counseling about management options, including dilation and evacuation (D&E) and desired to avoid the potential morbidity of a major surgery (such as a hysterotomy abortion or hysterectomy). To evacuate the uterus for intrauterine fetal demise or termination of pregnancy at 14 weeks' gestation, it is standard of care at our institution to offer D&E. Informed consent for D&E was obtained. Three synthetic osmotic dilators placed 1 day prior and misoprostol 400 mcg buccally 3 hours prior to scheduled D&E were used for cervical preparation. Her D&E procedure was performed utilizing deep sedation and a paracervical block. On bimanual examination, the external cervical os was dilated 1 to 2 cm and the internal os could not be palpated. Under ultrasound guidance, the cervical canal was dilated to 55 French with Pratt dilators. The entire length of the Pratt was needed to reach the most caudal portion of the gestational sac.
Bierer and Sopher forceps were used to evacuate the majority of fetal tissue, however, the placenta was located beyond the reach of available forceps and suction cannulas. Two firm, curved, suction cannulas could not be used in telescoping fashion because the combination could not safely traverse the curvature of her cervical canal. A flexible suction cannula (functional length of 18 cm) was not long enough. An 8 mm ETT was obtained and the balloon occluder disconnected (Fig. 1). An 8 mm ETT (outer diameter 10.8 cm) was chosen because the outer diameter was similar to that of both the Sopher and Bierer forceps used in the case and we also chose it because it was expected to traverse the cervix and it was the longest (30 cm) of the available ETT sizes in the operating room.
The ETT was then attached to standard suction tubing for electric aspiration and inserted to the fundus of her uterus. Multiple passes were made until the uterine cavity had a gritty texture and a thin endometrial lining was noted on ultrasound. The uterine cavity sounded to a depth of 22 cm (measured with ETT) at the completion of the procedure. Surgical blood loss was minimal and there were no adverse events. Our patient was discharged the same day without complications. Given the distance she travelled to our clinic, follow-up was completed by telephone 1 week and again 1 month postoperatively; she reported minimal bleeding or discomfort postoperatively and was overall doing well. She was encouraged to establish gynecologic care for ongoing surveillance and potential management of symptoms related to her leiomyomatous uterus.
Leiomyomas in pregnancy are associated with multiple complications including spontaneous abortion, incomplete abortion, pain, fetal growth restriction, and hemorrhage. Expectant management of leiomyomas in pregnancy is common but can include medical and surgical management (myomectomy) dependent upon a patient's characteristics [ 8]. With large leiomyomas, the uterine cavity may be markedly enlarged and/or distorted making surgical dilation and curettage or D&E particularly challenging in the case of early pregnancy failure, intrauterine fetal demise, or termination of pregnancy. Incomplete evacuation of pregnancy tissue in these settings can lead to infection, hemorrhage, and the potential for significant morbidity and mortality.
This case demonstrates the successful use of an ETT in completion of surgical abortion complicated by an enlarged leiomyomatous uterus. Our patient's gestational sac and placental tissue were inaccessible to usual gynecologic instruments and an ETT was utilized for additional length, flexibility, and diameter of opening in the tube. The strengths of this approach include avoidance of major surgery and potential morbidity, the patient's desire for a quick postoperative recovery, and future fertility is retained. The limitations of this approach include the inability to definitively manage the patient's leiomyomatous uterus, however, our patient wanted to avoid hysterectomy.
General consensus is lacking on optimal surgical management of patients who require pregnancy interruption or treatment of early pregnancy loss with a markedly enlarged myomatous uterus. Dalton and Lebovic reported the use of a flexible cannula under ultrasound guidance to successfully bypass obstructing leiomyomas and evacuate a 9-week gestation in a 14-week-sized uterus [ 9]. No reports exist in the published literature guiding surgical management when pregnancy tissue is inaccessible to routine gynecologic instruments or detailing the use of an ETT for induced surgical abortion.
While the majority of surgical abortions occur safely in the out-patient clinic setting, some cases are optimally performed in an in-patient setting. Complex uterine anatomy, including distortion by multiple leiomyomas, is often a reason for referral to hospital-based care for patients seeking abortion care. While the use of an ETT may not be a feasible solution for all patients, when complex uterine anatomy is encountered, tools of other medical specialties may be helpful for surgical abortion and to avoid the increased risks and morbidity of hysterotomy abortion or hysterectomy. As with minimally invasive surgical techniques, the surgeon must be prepared to immediately proceed with hysterotomy or hysterectomy if the technique is unsuccessful or complications arise.
This case report presents the use of an ETT to aid in uterine evacuation when pregnancy tissue was inaccessible to routine gynecologic instruments in the setting of complex, enlarged leiomyomatous uterus. Minimally invasive surgical techniques using novel instruments from other disciplines may be beneficial to increase a patient's options and avoid the morbidity associated with more invasive surgical procedures.
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