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Advances in managing pelvic floor disorders [PDF]

open access: yesF1000 Medicine Reports, 2009
The last 10-12 years have seen an avalanche of changes in both the management of incontinence and genital prolapse. So many new procedures continue to appear that often the clinician is confused as to which approach to adopt. Complications are now being reported, creating a need to reappraise the situation.
openaire   +3 more sources

Knowledge of pelvic floor disorder in pregnancy [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Urogynecology Journal, 2019
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common condition which can lead to distressing consequences such as urinary incontinence (UI), pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and fecal incontinence (FI). Pregnancy is a known major risk factor. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge about pelvic floor disorders among pregnant women in our local population.A cross ...
How Chuan Han, Shu Qi Tan, Jiayi Liu
openaire   +3 more sources

Safety and Efficacy of Pelvic Reinforcement Procedure for Preventing Postoperative Perineal Hernia After Robotic Abdominoperineal Resection: A Single‐Center, Retrospective Cohort Study

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of pelvic reinforcement procedure (PRP) in robotic abdominoperineal resection (Ro‐APR). PRP‐ had a significantly higher rate of imaged perineal hernia (PH) (39.2% vs. 6.7%, p = 0.005) and symptomatic PH (19.6% vs.
Yoshihiro Sakai   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genotype–Phenotype Correlations, Mortality, and Clinical Insights in Keratitis–Ichthyosis–Deafness Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review and Case Report

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Keratosis–ichthyosis–deafness (KID) syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant ectodermal disease caused by mutations in the GJB2 gene, which encodes the gap junction protein Connexin 26 (Cx26) located on Chr. 13q12.11. This study presents the first mortality analysis associated with KID syndrome, focusing on a case report of a Latin American ...
Leslie Patrón‐Romero   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors contributing to long‐term vaginal pessary use: A mixed‐methods study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective One of the treatment options in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is vaginal pessary therapy. For a well‐informed decision, different aspects of the treatment option, including sustainable long‐term outcomes, need to be discussed with the patient.
L. E. Drost   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and the degree of distress of pelvic floor disorders symptoms in women seeking primary health care at Ismailia governorate, Egypt

open access: yesUrogynaecologia International Journal, 2022
Pelvic Floor Disorders (PFDs) are common debilitating conditions among women worldwide, which have had a negative effect on women’s quality of life and can be particularly bothersome.
Rabab Atta Saudi, Eman Esmat Tosson
doaj   +1 more source

Patient centered care for placenta accreta spectrum: Exploring implementation of recommendations based on reported patient and healthcare provider experiences

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Previously, we made recommendations for “family‐centered care” for patients with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). This study explored patients' experience of their care and how often these recommendations are utilized. Furthermore, we explored whether these recommendations are valued by healthcare providers and identify barriers to ...
Helena C. Bartels   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Associations of cigarette use, e-cigarette use, and dual use, with nocturia and urge urinary incontinence in US adults

open access: yesTobacco Induced Diseases
Introduction Associations of cigarette use, e-cigarette use, and dual use, with nocturia and urge urinary incontinence (UUI) remain unclear. We performed this study to investigate the associations of cigarette use, e-cigarette use, and dual use, with ...
Xiangwei Yang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pregnancy via Testicular Sperm Extraction for Anejaculation After Neuroblastoma Surgery

open access: yesIJU Case Reports, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Surgical treatment of a neuroblastoma, a malignant tumor of the sympathetic nervous system, may result in ejaculatory disorder. There are no reports examining ejaculation disorders after neuroblastoma surgery. Case Presentation The patient was a 31‐year‐old Japanese male who had undergone surgery for neuroblastoma of the abdomen at ...
Jurii Karibe   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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