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Urethral injury during vaginal delivery: Incidence, management and long‐term outcomes

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study examines the incidence, obstetric risk factors, surgical management, and long‐term outcomes of obstetric‐associated urethral injuries during vaginal deliveries. Methods A retrospective case series was conducted at a single, tertiary university‐affiliated medical center between January 2018 and December 2023.
Yoav Baruch, Ronen Gold, Yariv Stabholz, Michael Lavie, Yariv Yogev, Asnat Groutz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanisms of pelvic floor muscle function and the effect on the urethra during a cough

, 2010
Background: Current measurement tools have difficulty identifying the automaticphysiologic processes maintaining continence, and many questions still remainabout pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function during automatic events.Objective: To perform a ...
Constantinou, Christos E., Humphrey, Victor F., Lovegrove Jones, Ruth C., Payne, Christopher, Peng, Qiyu, Stokes, Maria   +5 more
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Pelvic venous disorders in women: Diagnosis and management for gynecologists

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Pelvic venous disorders (PeVD) are an underrecognized yet significant cause of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in reproductive‐aged women, characterized by venous reflux, obstruction, or both. This clinical opinion provides a practical overview of PeVD for gynecologists, outlining its pathophysiology, common presentations, diagnostic approach, and ...
Tiffany Ni, Inbar Friedman, Jessica Smith, Brian Liu, Mary Melchior, Andrew D. Brown   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of advanced maternal age on the risk of perineal and anal sphincter injuries in nulliparous women

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to determine whether advanced maternal age is associated with increased risk of perineal injury and obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) among primiparous women. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of primiparous women aged 20–50 years with singleton term pregnancies in cephalic ...
Omri Dominsky, Emmanuel Attali, Maayan Maor, Ronen Gold, Asnat Groutz, Yariv Yogev, Yoav Baruch   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pelvic floor and sexual function 3 years after hysterectomy – A prospective cohort study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Introduction Long term effects after hysterectomy, such as a worsening of pelvic floor and sexual function, have been studied with diverse results. Therefore, we investigated the long‐term effects of hysterectomy for benign indication on pelvic floor and
Ulrika Johannesson, Martina Amato, Catharina Forsgren   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Pregnancy and Mode of Delivery on Female Pelvic Floor Function: A Narrative Review

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
Objective: To summarize and discuss the impact of pregnancy and mode of delivery on pelvic floor function, and to clarify current methods for predicting and preventing pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).
Xin Xing, Wei Guo
doaj   +1 more source

Pelvic Floor Function in the Female

Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014
Pelvic Floor (PF) disorders, such as urinary incontinence and prolapse accounted for over 400,000 operations in the USA in 1987 [1], and nearly a third of these were re-operations. It is estimated that 30% - 50% of women in Europe and the USA are affected by Urinary incontinence [2].
openaire   +2 more sources

Maternal infection in the context of actively managed prelabor rupture of membranes at term: An observational study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To assess maternal infection following prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at term in a setting where active management is recommended, and to identify associated risk factors. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted including pregnant women admitted to a Portuguese tertiary care center where immediate induction of labor ...
Inês Martins, Inês Gomes Brou, Miguel Macedo, Luísa Pinto   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Indocyanine green for intraoperative ureteral identification in gynecologic surgery: A preliminary systematic review of feasibility, safety, and surgical outcomes

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Intraoperative ureteral injury, although uncommon, can result in significant morbidity and medicolegal consequences, particularly during complex gynecologic procedures such as endometriosis excision and prolapse repair. Conventional ureteral identification techniques, including stents and methylene blue, have recognized limitations.
Victoria Zhang, Dhruv Mantri, Qiannan Yang, Xiaoming Guan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative magnetic resonance imaging-based study of pelvic floor morphology and function before pregnancy and after primigravida vaginal delivery

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Vaginal childbirth is one of the main risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can facilitate quantitative evaluation of the morphology and function of the pelvic floor in static and dynamic environments. The
Xiaonan Lin, Jinming Chen, Haijing Pan, Yaye Xu, Qun Zhong, Xueying Lin, Chengbin Ye   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source