Erosion by the Amplatzer septal occluder: experienced operator opinions at odds with manufacturer recommendations?
Both the survey results and our single case experience suggest that operator opinions (and perhaps also device sizing practices) are at odds with the 2004 revisions. Further study and focus on this issue is needed.
Variations in young women's definitions of sex may influence their responses to clinical questions about sexual activity and their understanding of their STI risk. As such, our findings have important implications for clinical counseling regarding sexual behavior and correct condom use and for researchers investigating young women's sexual behavior.