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BMJ, 2016
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is one of the most common problems faced by every gynecologist. Understandably, terminology is very important when describing vaginal or uterine descent, for two reasons. First, the physician’s notes must represent the clinical problem and be able to communicate it to another colleague exactly as it has been seen. The second
Costantini E. +4 more
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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is one of the most common problems faced by every gynecologist. Understandably, terminology is very important when describing vaginal or uterine descent, for two reasons. First, the physician’s notes must represent the clinical problem and be able to communicate it to another colleague exactly as it has been seen. The second
Costantini E. +4 more
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Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 2010 Pelvic Organ Prolapse is the downward descent of the pelvic organs in a woman, leading to the protrusion of vaginal walls and uterus itself.
Stephen E, Swift, Matthew D, Barber
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Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, 2001
The separate disease entities that are included in the general term of pelvic organ prolapse have been discussed in detail in this chapter. The focus of discussion centered on the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of these conditions. At this point, the emergency physician should be able to properly recognize, assess, initiate treatment, and ...
B P, Harrison, R D, Cespedes
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The separate disease entities that are included in the general term of pelvic organ prolapse have been discussed in detail in this chapter. The focus of discussion centered on the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of these conditions. At this point, the emergency physician should be able to properly recognize, assess, initiate treatment, and ...
B P, Harrison, R D, Cespedes
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The Lancet, 2007
Pelvic organ prolapse is downward descent of female pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus or post-hysterectomy vaginal cuff, and the small or large bowel, resulting in protrusion of the vagina, uterus, or both. Prolapse development is multifactorial, with vaginal child birth, advancing age, and increasing body-mass index as the most consistent ...
Jelovsek, J. Eric +2 more
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Pelvic organ prolapse is downward descent of female pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus or post-hysterectomy vaginal cuff, and the small or large bowel, resulting in protrusion of the vagina, uterus, or both. Prolapse development is multifactorial, with vaginal child birth, advancing age, and increasing body-mass index as the most consistent ...
Jelovsek, J. Eric +2 more
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Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2005
Pelvic organ prolapse, including anterior and posterior vaginal prolapse, uterine prolapse, and enterocele, is a common group of clinical conditions affecting millions of American women. This article, designed for the practicing clinician, highlights the clinical importance of prolapse, its pathophysiology, and approaches to diagnosis and therapy ...
Anne M, Weber, Holly E, Richter
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Pelvic organ prolapse, including anterior and posterior vaginal prolapse, uterine prolapse, and enterocele, is a common group of clinical conditions affecting millions of American women. This article, designed for the practicing clinician, highlights the clinical importance of prolapse, its pathophysiology, and approaches to diagnosis and therapy ...
Anne M, Weber, Holly E, Richter
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Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 2010: Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is common with increasing high-quality evidence to guide surgical practice. Yet many important basic questions remain, including the optimal timing for POP surgery, the optimal preoperative evaluation of urinary tract function, and the postoperative outcome assessment.
Brubaker, Linda +5 more
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Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Current Opinion in Urology, 2016Surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapse remains one of the most commonly performed inpatient procedures. New evidence has helped establish risk factors for recurrence and helped define the outcomes of native tissue repairs. The role of transvaginal mesh and minimally invasive techniques continues to evolve.Recent emphasis on mesh complications and ...
Devin N, Patel, Jennifer T, Anger
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Pelvic organ prolapse management
Post Reproductive Health, 2020Pelvic organ prolapse describes the loss of support and subsequent descent of pelvic organs into the vagina. It is common, affecting up to 50% of parous women, and can be accompanied by a number of burdening symptoms. Prolapse has been thrown into the spotlight secondary to mesh-related complications.
K Fleischer, G Thiagamoorthy
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MANAGEMENT OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 1998The wide variety of available pessaries permits rather precise choice of pessary to meet a given patient's needs. Different approaches are reviewed. A paradigm for choosing a surgical repair based on the fascial and muscular support defects, as well as the functional demands and limitations of the patient is presented.
G W, Cundiff, W A, Addison
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 1998Pelvic organ prolapse is usually caused by weakness of the pelvic diaphragm. Descent of the pelvic diaphragm places stress on the endopelvic connective tissue support system. Subsequent increases in intra-abdominal pressure result in prolapse. In the majority of cases, labor and childbirth are thought to be the primary factors responsible for pelvic ...
E J, Gill, W G, Hurt
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