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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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Terminology of pelvic organ prolapse
Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997Pelvic organ prolapse is a common gynecologic condition, yet until recently no standard classification system to describe prolapse existed. A validated and standardized terminology system is now in use that allows accurate description of physical findings as well as meaningful communication between clinicians and comparisons of published series.
A C, Weidner, R C, Bump
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Hydronephrosis and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Urology, 2009To determine the prevalence of hydronephrosis in a cohort of women who had undergone surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP).This observational, retrospective survey was conducted from January 2000 to December 2007 on 257 consecutive candidates for vaginal or abdominal surgical repair of POP (grade >2).
COSTANTINI, Elisabetta +5 more
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Pathophysiology of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2009The pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse is believed to be multifactorial. Several risk factors, such as childbirth and aging, have been identified. Suspected aberrations in the structure and function of the connective tissue, muscles, and nerves of the pelvic floor are still under investigation.
R Ann, Word +2 more
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Obesity and pelvic organ prolapse
Current Opinion in Urology, 2017The purpose of this review is to review the data on the relationship of obesity and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). This review is timely and relevant as the prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, and it is an important risk factor to consider in counseling women on management of prolapse symptoms and outcomes for surgical treatment.The main ...
Lee, U.J. +3 more
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Pelvic Symptoms in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2004To assess symptoms of bladder, bowel, and sexual function in women with pelvic organ prolapse and to compare symptoms by different degrees of prolapse.This retrospective study used data from 352 women with prolapse or urinary incontinence. The pelvic organ prolapse quantification measurements, as well as responses to 3 self-administered questionnaires ...
Lara J, Burrows +3 more
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Phenotypes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
UrogynecologyImportance The Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) stages do not correlate with symptoms or characterize important prolapse subtypes. Objectives We hypothesize that clinically meaningful prolapse “phenotypes” utilizing POP-Q ...
Zoe, Sayler +8 more
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