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EVANGELOS MAKRAKIS - PUBLICATIONS - PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS: 55 - PUBLICATIONS IN PROCEEDINGS OF INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSES: 4 - PUBLICATIONS IN GREEK JOURNALS: 16 - PUBLICATIONS IN PROCEEDINGS OF GREEK CONGRESSES: 5 - BOOKS: 1 - OTHER PUBLICATIONS: 6
PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS:
G. Pistofidis, E. Makrakis, O. Koukoura, N. Bardis, P. Balinakos, V. Anaf. ‘Distinct types of uterine adenomyosis based on laparoscopic and histopathologic criteria.’
-Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2013 in press
G. Pistofidis, E. Makrakis, P. Balinakos, E. Dimitriou, N. Bardis, V. Anaf. ‘Report of seven cases of uterine rapture after laparoscopic myomectomy: An update of the literature’ -Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 2012, 19(6):762-7
Gissler M, Fronteira I, Jahn A, Karro H, Moreau C, Oliveira da Silva M, Olsen J, Savona-Ventura C, Temmerman M, Hemminki E; REPROSTAT group. ‘Termination of pregnancy in the European Union’ E. Makrakis, K. Pantos. ‘The outcomes of hysteroscopy in women with implantation failures after in vitro fertilization: findings and effect on subsequent pregnancy rates’ -Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010, 22(4):339-43
V. Papagianni, E. Deligeoroglou, E.Makrakis, D. Botsis, G. Creatsas ‘Response to hormonal treatment of young females with primary or very premature ovarian failure’
-Gynecological Endocrinology 2011; 27(5):291-9
S. Baka, K. Zourla, E. Kouskouni, E. Makrakis, S. Demeridou, D. Tzanakaki, D. Hassiakos, G. Creatsas.
‘Matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 and their tissue inhibitors in the
follicular fluid of patients with polycystic ovaries undergoing in vitro fertilisation’
S. Baka, M. Frangou-Plemenou , E. Panagiotopoulou , E. Makrakis , G. Kaltsakas , D. Hassiakos , A. Kondi-Pafiti . ‘The expression of human leukocyte antigens class I and II in women with endometriosis or adenomyosis’ -Gynecol Endocrinol 2010 Jun 23. [Epub ahead of print]
S. Baka, O. Grigoriou, D. Hassiakos, S. Konidaris, K. Papadias, E. Makrakis.
‘Treatment of sperm with platelet-activating factor does not improve
intrauterine insemination outcome in unselected cases of mild male factor infertility: a prospective double-blind randomized crossover study.
E. Makrakis, D.Hassiakos, D.Stathis, T.Vaxevanoglou, E.Orfanoudaki, K.Pantos. ‘Hysteroscopy in women with implantation failures after IFV: findings and effect on subsequent pregnancy rates’ -Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2009; 16(2):181-7
10. E. Makrakis, V. Papagianni, E. Deligeoroglou.
‘A unique case of trichorionic quadruplet pregnancy after oocyte donation in a patient with Turner’s syndrome’
-Gynecological Endocrinology 2009; 25(7):460-3
11. S.Baka, K.Zourla, A.Malamitsi-Puchner, E.Makrakis, G.Kaparos,
S.Demeridou, T.Moustakarias, D.Tzanakaki, D.Hassiakos, E,Kouskouni. ‘Intrafollicular levels of Matrix Metalloproteinases 2 and 9 in patients with polycystic ovaries are not associated with pregnancy rate during IVF cycle’
12. K.Pantos, E. Makrakis, M.Chronopoulou, M.Biba, A.Perdikaris,
A.Dafereras. ‘Day-4 versus day-3 embryo transfer: a prospective study of clinical outcomes’
-Fertility and Sterility 2008; 89(3):573-7
13. S.Dendrinos, E.Sakkas, E.Makrakis.
‘Low-molecular-weight heparin versus intravenous immunoglobulin for recurrent abortion associated with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
- International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2008 Dec [Epub ahead of print]
14. S.Dendrinos, O.Grigoriou, EG.Sakkas, E.Makrakis, G.Creatsas.
‘Hysteroscopy in the evaluation of habitual abortions’
- The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care 2008; 13(2): 198-200
15. G.Kokkali, J.Traeger-Synodinos, C.Vrettou, D.Stavrou, GM.Jones, DS.Cram,
E.Makrakis, AO.Trounson, E.Kanavakis, K. Pantos. ‘Blastocyst biopsy versus cleavage stage biopsy and blastocyst transfer for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of beta-thalassaemia: a pilot study’
- Human Reproduction 2007; 22(5): 1443-9
16. E.Deligeoroglou, A.Deliveliotou, E.Makrakis, G.Creatsas
‘Concurrent imperforate hymen, transverse vaginal septum, and unicornuate uterus: a case report’
- Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2007; 42: 1446-8
17. N.Vitoratos, A.Kountouris, E.Makrakis, K.Papadias, G.Creatsas ‘No effect of tocolytic therapy with Atosiban on maternal serum interleukin-6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-a in threatened preterm labor’
- The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 2007;20(10):725-8
18. S.Dendrinos, E.Makrakis, J.Kalogirou, T.Theodoridis, E.A.Mahmound,
D.Goungopoulou, S.Aidonopoulos, V.Christopoulou-Cokkinou, G.Creatsas ‘Safety and effectiveness of tinzaparin sodium in the management of recurrent pregnancy loss’
- Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007; XXXIV(3):143-5
19. E.Makrakis, R.Angeli, K.Agapitou, K.Pappas, A.Dafereras, K.Pantos.
‘Laser versus mechanical assisted hatching: a prospective study of clinical outcomes’
-Fertility and Sterility 2006; 86(6):1596-600 20. A.Kontoravdis, E.Makrakis, K.Pantos, D.Botsis, E.Deligeoroglou,
G.Creatsas. ‘Proximal tubal occlusion and salpingectomy result in similar improvement in in vitro fertilization outcome in patients with hydrosalpinx’
-Fertility and Sterility 2006; 86(6):1642-9
21. S.Baka, E.Makrakis, D.Tzanakaki, S.Konidaris, D.Hassiakos,
T.Moustakarias, G.Creatsas ‘Poor responders in IVF: Cancellation of a first cycle is not predictive of a subsequent failure’
-Annals New York Academy Science, 2006; 1092:418-25
22. D.Botsis, V.Papagianni, E.Makrakis, L.Aravantinos, G.Creatsas.
‘Sonohysterography is superior to transvaginal sonography for the diagnostic approach of irregular uterine bleeding in women of reproductive age’
-Journal of Clinical Ultrasound 2006; 34(9):434-9
23. Ν.Vitoratos, C.Papadias, E.Economou, Ε.Makrakis, C.Panoulis,
G.Creatsas. ‘Elevated circulating IL-1β and TNF-alpha, and unaltered IL-6 in first-trimester pregnancies complicated by threatened abortion with an adverse outcome’
-Mediators of Inflammation 2006; 2006(4):30485
24. N.Vitoratos, K.Papadias, E.Makrakis, G.Christodoulakos, K.Panoulis,
G.Creatsas. ‘Association between serum Tumor Necrosis Factor-a and Corticotropine Releasing Hormone Levels in Women with Preterm Labor’
-Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research 2006; 32(5): 497-501
25. S.Dendrinos, E.Makrakis, D.Botsis, D.Hassiakos, S.Baka, G.Creatsas.
‘Increased impedance in the uterine arteries of women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss’
-European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 2006; 127(2):266-8
26. K.Papadias, P. Christopoulos, E.Deligeoroglou, N.Vitoratos, E.Makrakis, P.Kaltapanidou, A.Tsoukas, G.Creatsas.
‘Maternal age and the duration of the second stage of labor’
- Annals New York Academy Science 2006; 1092:414-7 -
27. A.Malamitsi-Puchner, T.Boutsikou, E.Economou, A.Tzonou, E.Makrakis,
KE.Nikolaou, D.Hassiakos. ‘Angiopoietin-2 in the perinatal period and the role of intrauterine growth restriction’
-Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica 2006; 85(1):45-8.
28. O.Grigoriou, S.Baka, E.Makrakis, D.Hassiakos, G.Kapparos, E.Kouskouni.
‘Prevalence of clinical vaginal candidiasis in a university hospital and possible risk factors’
-European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 2006; 126(1): 121-5
29. D.Botsis, G.Christodoulakos, V.Papagianni, I.Lambrinoudaki,
L.Aravantinos, E.Makrakis, G.Creatsas ‘The effect of raloxifene and tibolone on the uterine blood flow and endometrial thickness: A transvaginal Doppler study’
30. D.Botsis, E.Makrakis, V.Papagianni, E.Kouskouni, O.Grigoriou,
S.Dendrinos, G.Creatsas ‘The value of cervical length and plasma proMMP-9 levels for the prediction of preterm delivery in pregnant women presenting with threatened preterm labor’
-European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
31. O.Grigoriou, E.Makrakis, S.Konidaris, D.Hassiakos, K.Papadias, S.Baka,
G.Creatsas. ‘Effect of sperm treatment with exogenous platelet-activating factor on the outcome of intrauterine insemination’
-Fertility and Sterility 2005; 83(3): 618-21.
32. O.Grigoriou, K.Pantos, E.Makrakis, D.Hassiakos, S.Konidaris, G.Creatsas.
‘The impact of isolated teratozoospermia on intrauterine insemination outcome’
-Fertility and Sterility 2005; 83(3): 773-5
33. A.Malamitsi-Puchner, T.Boutsikou, E.Economou, A.Sarantakou,
E.Makrakis, D.Hassiakos, G.Creatsas
‘Vascular endothelial growth factor and placenta growth factor in intrauterine growth restricted fetuses and neonates’
-Mediators of inflammation 2005; 2005(5):293-7
34. D.Botsis, V.Papagianni, N.Vitoratos, E.Makrakis, L.Aravantinos,
G.Creatsas ‘Prediction of preterm delivery by sonographic estimation of cervical length’
-Biology of the neonate 2005; 88(1):42-5
35. S.Dendrinos, E.Makrakis, D.Botsis, D.Chassiakos, S.Baka, G.Creatsas
‘A study of pregnancy loss in 352 women with recurrent miscarriages’
-Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2005; 271:235-9
36. N.Vlahos, B.Bankowski, E.Makrakis
‘Non-puerperal uterine rupture after use of misoprostol and a Foley catheter for management of uterine bleeding’
-International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2005; 88(3): 331-2
37. A.Malamitsi-Puchner, T.Boutsikou, E.Economou, E.Makrakis,
Z.Iliodromiti, E.Kouskouni, D.Hassiakos ‘The role of the anti-angiogenic factor endostatin in intrauterine growth restriction’
-Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation 2005; 12(3): 195-7
38. S.Dendrinos, G.Kalabalikis, E.Makrakis, C.Papasteriades, G.Creatsas,
T.Katsorchis ‘Study of HLA-G in peripheral blood in mice after interruption of pregnancy’
-Cell biology international 2005; 29(6): 402-7
39. A.Malamitsi-Puchner, E.Protonotariou, T.Boutsikou, E.Makrakis,
A.Sarandakou, G.Creatsas. ‘The influence of the mode of delivery on circulating cytokine concentrations in the perinatal period’
-Early Human Development 2005; 81(4):387-92
40. E.Salamalekis, N.Vitoratos, E.Makrakis, G.Mastorakos, M.Eleftheriadis,
G.Creatsas ‘No association between insulin resistance and preeclampsia’
-The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine 2005 Aug; 18(2):113-5
41. K.Pantos, G.Nikas, E.Makrakis, D.Stavrou, P.Karantzis, M.Grammatis
‘Clinical value of endometrial pinopodes detection in artificial donation cycles’
-Reproductive Biomedicine Online 2004; 9(1):86-90
42. E.Deligeoroglou, A.Kontoravdis, E.Makrakis, P.Christopoulos,
A.Kountouris, G.Creatsas ‘Development of leiomyomas on the uterine remnants of two women with Mayer- Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome’
-Fertility and Sterility 2004 May; 81(5):1385-7
43. K.Pantos, E.Makrakis, D.Stavrou, P.Karantzis, T.Vaxevanoglou,
V.Tzigounis ‘Comparison of embryo transfer on day 2, day 3 and day 6: A prospective randomized study’
-Fertility and Sterility, 2004; 81(2): 454-5
44. E.Deligeoroglou, N.Salakos, E.Makrakis, D.Chassiakos, E.A.Hassan,
P.Christopoulos ‘Infections of the lower female genital tract during childhood and adolescence’
-Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynegology 2004; 31(3):175-8.
45. E.Makrakis, O.Grigoriou, E.Kouskouni, N.Vitoratos, E.Salamalekis,
E.Chatzoudi, G.Creatsas ‘Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases-1 in plasma/serum and urine of women during term and threatened preterm labor: A clinical approach.’
-The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 2003; 14(3):170-6
46. E.Makrakis, M.Grammatis, N.Vitoratos, D.Stavrou, P.Karantzis,
K.Pantos Triplet pregnancy after oocyte donation in women 46 years of age and older: Three case reports
-Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynegology, 2003; 30(4):257-8
47. E.Salamalekis, E.Makrakis, N.Vitoratos, D.Chassiakos, S.Baka, G.Creatsas
‘Insulin levels, insulin resistance and leptin levels are not associated with the development of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.’
-Fertility and Sterility, 2004; 82(1): 244-246
48. K.Pantos, E.Makrakis, P.Karantzis, D.Stavrou, M.Grammatis,
K.Chronopoulos ‘Blastocyst versus early cleavage embryo transfer: A retrospective analysis of 4165 transfers.’
-Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynegology, 2004: 31(1): 42-4.
49. E.Deligeoroglou, E.Makrakis, V.Papagianni
‘The Creatsas modification of Williams vaginoplasty’
-Journal of Gynecologic Surgery, 2003; 19(3):121-7
50. E.Protonotariou, A.Malamitsi-Puchner, D.Rizos, A.Sarandakou,
E.Makrakis, E.Salamalekis ‘Alterations in th1/th2 cytokine concentrations in early neonatal life’
-The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine,2003;14(6):407-10
51. G.Creatsas, E.Deligeoroglou, E.Makrakis, A.Kontoravdis,
L.Papadimitriou ‘Creation of neovagina following the William’s vaginoplasty and Creatsas modification: presentation of 111 cases of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kustner-Hauser syndrome’.
-Fertility and Sterility, 2001; 76(5):1036-1040
52. E. Deligeoroglou, E. Makrakis, G. Creatsas
‘Obstruction of the female genital tract because of vaginal septum in Adolescence’
-Journal of Gynecologic Surgery, 2001; 17 30:49-56
53. O.Gregoriou, S.Konidaris, D.Botsis, C.Papadias, E.Makrakis, G.Creatsas
‘Long term effects of Tibolone on postmenopausal women with uterine myomas’
54. N.Vitoratos, E.Salamalekis, J. Saloum, E. Makrakis, G. Creatsas
‘Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate patterns during the active phase of Labor. The value of fetal oxygen saturation’
-The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 2002; 11:46-49
55. N.Vitoratos, E.Salamalekis, E.Makrakis, G.Creatsas
‘Sigmoid colon cancer during pregnancy: A case report’
-European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 2002; 104:70-2 Manuscripts under review
-- S.Dendrinos, G.Kalabalikis, E.Makrakis, G. Creatsas, T.Katsorchis.
‘Early termination of pregnancy in mice using RU486’
PUBLICATIONS IN PROCEEDINGS OF INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSES
K.Pantos, E.Makrakis, D.Stavrou, P.Karantzis, M.Grammatis, G.Kokkali. ‘Clinical outcomes after laser or mechanical assisted hatching: prospective study’
-Proceedings of the 12th World Congress on Human Reproduction, 2005, Vol 1, 623-5
K.Pantos, E.Makrakis, P.Karantzis, D.Stavrou, M.Grammatis, T.Vaxevanoglou, G.Nikas. ‘The clinical role of endometrial pinopodes detection in oocyte donation cycles’ -Proceedings of the 13th World Congress on in vitro fertilization, assisted reproduction and genetics, Istanbul, Turkey, 2005, Vol 1, 481-5
A.Kontoravdis, V.Papagianni, E.Deligeoroglou, E.Makrakis, G.Creatsas.
‘Diagnosis of endometriosis in Adolescents with chronic pelvic pain not responding to conservative treatment’
-Proceedings of IX European Congress of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2002, 402-5. E.Makrakis, E.Deligeoroglou , V.Papagianni, G.Creatsas ‘Vaginal septa causing obstruction of the genital tract in Adolescents’ -Proceedings of IX European Congress of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2002, 367-70 PUBLICATIONS IN GREEK JOURNALS
K.Zourla, S.Mpaka, A.Malamitsi-Puchner, E.Makrakis, G.Kaparos, S.Demeridou, T.Moustakarias, D.Tzanakaki, D.Chassiakos, E.Kouskouni, G.Creatsas ‘The levels of matrix metalloproteinases MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the follicular fluid of patients with polycystic ovaries’
-Adolescent Gynecology, Reproduction and Menopause 2011; 23(3):109-114E. Makrakis ‘Recurrent implantation failures after in vitro fertilization’ -Topics of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007; 4: 320-9
N.Vlahos, E.Makrakis ‘Fertility Drugs and gynaecological cancer’
-Publication of the Hellenic Society of Gynaecological Endocrinology,
D.Botsis, V.Papagianni, N.Vitoratos, E.Makrakis, L.Aravantinos, G.Creatsas ‘The prognostic value of ultrasonographic measurement of cervical length in pregnant women with threatened preterm labor: a prospective study’
D. Hassiakos, E.Makrakis, L. Gogas, Α. Kontoravdis, G.Creatsas ‘Operative laparoscopy during pregnancy’
-Adolescent Gynecology, Reproduction and Menopause 2005; 17(3):195-199
D. Hassiakos , E.Makrakis, M.Kargakou, O.Gregoriou, K.Papadias, G.Creatsas ‘The contribution of hysteroscopy in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer’ -Adolescent Gynecology, Reproduction and Menopause 2005; 17(1):21-24 E. Makrakis, Κ.Pantos, D.Stavrou, P.Karantzis, Μ.Grammatis, Κ.Agapitou ‘Retrospective analysis of 4861 embryo-transfers, regarding the day of
-Adolescent Gynecology, Reproduction and Menopause 2003;15(2):132-139E. Makrakis, D. Hassiakos, S. Baka, M. Kargakou, S. Konidaris ‘Congenital uterine anomalies and Reproduction’
-Adolescent Gynecology, Reproduction and Menopause 2003; 15(4):260-5
E. Deligeoroglou, G. Detsis, A. Kontoravdis, V. Papagianni, E. Makrakis ‘Mayer Rokitanski Kuster Hauser syndrome and endometriosis’
-Adolescent Gynecology, Reproduction and Menopause 2003; 15(4): 294-97
10. K. Pantos, E. Makrakis, D. Stavrou, P. Karantzis, M. Grammatis,
M.Chronopoulou ‘Outcome of 275 Gamete Intrafallopian Transfers with or without underlying endometriosis’
-Hellenic Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2003; 2(3):253-58 11. K. Pantos, E.Makrakis, D.Stavrou, P.Karantzis, M. Grammatis,
P.Kokkinopoulos ‘Achievement of pregnancy using donated oocytes in women with Turner’s syndrome: Three case reports’
-Adolescent Gynecology, Reproduction and Menopause, 2002; 14(2):148-154.
12. E. Deligeoroglou, E.Makrakis, V.Papagianni
‘Creatsas modification of Williams vaginoplasty’
-Hellenic Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2002; 1(3):265-72
13. E.Makrakis, G.Pistofidis
‘Complications of diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy’
-Hellenic Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002; 14(4): 412-6
14. D. Ioannou, E.Makrakis, O.Gregoriou
-Adolescent Gynecology, Reproduction and Menopause, 2001; 13(4):273- 278
15. E. Makrakis, O. Gregoriou
‘The hyperinsulinemia-hyperandrogenism syndrome’
-Adolescent Gynecology, Reproduction and Menopause, 2000; 12(3):197-203
16. G.Anagnostopoulou, A.Mandrekas, M.Douzinas, E.Makrakis
‘Radionecrosis of the sternum:Reconstruction with rectus abdominis muscle flap’
-Hellenic Surgery 1994, 66:270-273 PUBLICATIONS IN PROCEEDINGS OF GREEK CONGRESSES
O. Gregoriou, E.Makrakis ‘Hyperinsulinemia-Obesity’ -Records of the 11th Hellenic Conference of Reproductive Endocrinology, 2001, 15-22
E. Deligeoroglou, E.Makrakis, V.Papagianni, G.Creatsas
-Records of the 11th Hellenic Conference of Reproductive Endocrinology, 2002, 47-
E. Deligeoroglou, E.Makrakis
‘The use of steroids hormones in Adolesence and Premenopause’
-Records of the 11th Hellenic Conference of Reproductive Endocrinology, 2001, 27-31.
E. Michaelidis, Ch. Siristatidis, N. Vitoratos, Ε. Makrakis, Ν.Panagiotopoulos, Ε.Salamalekis, G. Creatsas
‘Cancer of the thyroid gland in pregnancy: Review of two cases’
-Records of the 11th Hellenic Conference of Fetal-Maternal Medicine, 2001, 360-1
Ch. Siristatidis, E. Michaelidis , Ε. Makrakis , N. Vitoratos, Ε.Salamalekis, G. Creatsas
‘Diabetes insipidus in pregnancy: Review of two cases’.
-Records of the 11th Hellenic Conference of Fetal-Maternal Medicine 2001, 358-9 OTHER PUBLICATIONS
E.Makrakis
‘Chlamydia and gynecological infections’
-‘Ε’ Medicine, 2004; 129:38-40
D. Hassiakos, E.Makrakis
‘When and why conception does not occur’
E.Makrakis
‘The pill: best contraceptive method for women’
E.Makrakis
‘The prevention of gynecological cancer’
E.Makrakis ‘Hygiene of the vagina’ E.Makrakis ‘The Rhesus factor in pregnancy’
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