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Objetivo: Averiguar qual o papel desempenhado pelas dimensões ósseas da pelve em relação à gênese do prolapso de órgãos pélvicos por meio de publicações dos últimos quinze anos. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática de estudos ob- servacionais para avaliação de risco e prognóstico por meio de um levantamento bibliográfico virtual de artigos científicos publicados em revistas digitais entre os anos 2007 e 2022, nas bases de dados PubMed, BVS e ScienceDirect. Resultados: Uma área pélvica anterior mais ampla e um maior diâmetro interespinhoso foram caracterizados como possíveis causas para prolapso de órgãos pélvicos. A maior parte dos estudos contou com mensurações ósseas diversificadas, nas quais as demais dimensões não apresentaram significância estatística. Conclusão: Os estu- dos avaliados nesta revisão sugerem uma nova medida do assoalho pélvico rela- cionada a mulheres com prolapso, com apresentação de uma maior área anterior, em grande parte influenciada pelo diâmetro interespinhoso, o qual leva a um au- mento da carga sobre o assoalho pélvico. Porém, ainda assim, urge a necessidade de mais estudos para corroborar nossos achados.
Objective: To investigate the role played by the bone dimensions of the pelvis in relation to the genesis of pelvic organ prolapses through publications from the last fifteen years. Methods: This is a systematic review of obser- vational studies for risk assessment and prognosis through a virtual bibliographic survey of scientific articles published in digital journals between 2007 and 2022, in PubMed, BVS and ScienceDirect databases. Results: A wider anterior pelvic area and a larger interspinous diameter were characterized as possible causes for pelvic organ prolapses. Most of the studies have diversified bone measurements, in which the other dimensions weren't statistically significant. Conclusion: The studies evaluated in this review suggest a new measure- ment of the pelvic floor related to women with prolapse, with a larger anterior area, largely influenced by the interspinous diameter, which leads to an increased load on the pelvic floor. However, even so, there is an urgent need for further studies to corroborate our findings.
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Humans , Female , Pelvic Bones/anatomy & histology , Pelvic Organ Prolapse/diagnosis , Urinary Incontinence , Women's Health , Pelvic Floor/anatomy & histology , Fecal Incontinence , Pelvic Organ Prolapse/etiologyABSTRACT
Objective @#To explore the safety and effectiveness of transvaginal ischia spinous fascia fixation for pelvic organ prolapse.@*Methods @#The retrospective analysis of 124 patients who underwent surgical treatment for stage III - IV pelvic organ prolapse was conducted. Among them , 53 cases of transvaginal ischia spinous fascia fixation (IS⁃ FF) were performed as a study group (ISFF group) while 71 cases of transvaginal sacrospinous ligament fixation (SSLF) were performed as a control group (SSLF group) . The operation time , postoperative hospitalization days , preoperative and postoperative hemoglobin values , indwelling urinary catheter time , postoperative pain scores , and the occurrence of complications were compared between the two groups , and the efficacy of the operation was objectively evaluated by using the staging method of pelvic organ prolapse (POP⁃Q) . Also the scores of the pelvic floor impact questionnaire⁃7 (PFIQ⁃7) , the pelvic floor dysfunction questionnaire⁃20 (PFDI⁃20) , and the questionnaire of quality of life 12 (PISQ⁃12) were used to evaluate the patients ′ postoperative quality of life.@*Results @#The operation time and postoperative hospitalization days of patients in the ISFF group were less than those in the SSLF group , and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0. 05) . The preoperative and postoperative hemoglobin values , retention time of urinary catheter, postoperative pain scores , and hospitalization costs of patients in the two groups were compared , and the differences were not statistically significant. At the 3 ⁃month postoperative outpatient follow⁃up , the objective success rate was 100% in two groups. The median follow⁃up time of patients in both groups was 24 months ( 12 - 41 months) , and there were 2 cases of recurrence in the ISFF group , with a recurrence rate of 3. 77% and a subjective success rate of 96. 23% . While there were 3 cases of recurrence in the SSLF group and 2 cases of loss of visit , with a recurrence rate of 4. 34% and a subjective success rate of 95. 65% . 1 patient in the SSLF group presented with a pelvic hematoma with a diameter of about 5 cm after surgery. The hematoma disappeared after hemostasis and other symptomatic treatment. There was no organ injury or blood transfusion in both groups.@*Conclusion @#Transvaginal ischia spinous fascia fixation is a safe and effective treatment for pelvic organ prolapse , and it has the advantages of short operation time , fast postoperative recovery , fewer complications , and improvement of patients ′ quality of life.
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Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of biofeedback and electrical stimulation on pelvic organ prolapse(POP)after laparoscopic uterine suspension.Methods A total of 102 cases of POP patients admitted to our hospital were selected and divided into the control group and the observation group according to the random number table method,with 51 cases in each group.The patients in the control group were treated with laparoscopic uterine suspension,and the patients in the observation group were treated with biofeedback and electrical stimulation on the basis of the control group.The total effective rate,pelvic floor distress inventory-20(PFDI-20)score,pelvic floor impact questionnaire-7(PFIQ-7)score,female sexual function index(FSFI)score,pelvic incontinence sexual questionnaire(PISQ)score,and recurrence rate of the patients in the two groups were compared.A neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy instrument was used to detect the recovery of pelvic floor muscle for patients before and after treatment.Results Compared with the control group,the efficacy of patients in the observation group was superior(P<0.05).The PFDI-20 and PFIQ-7 scores after treatment of patients in the two groups were decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the PFDI-20 and PFIQ-7 scores after treatment of patients in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The pelvic floor muscle strength,maximal muscle contraction force and sustained contraction time after treatment of patients in the two groups were significantly stronger/longer than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the pelvic floor muscle strength,maximal muscle contraction force and sustained contraction time after treatment of patients in the observation group were stronger/longer than those in the control group(P<0.05).The FSFI and PISQ scores after treatment of patients in the two groups were significantly increased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the FSFI and PISQ scores after treatment in the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).The recurrence rate after treatment of patients in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Biofeedback and electrical stimulation can enhance the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic uterine suspension in the treatment of POP,improve the pelvic floor muscle strength and POP of patients,and improve their quality of life.
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Purpose To explore the association between the anteroposterior hiatal diameter(AP)and pelvic organ prolapse(POP).Materials and Methods All clinical and transperineal ultrasound(TPUS)data of 262 women with lower urinary tract symptoms or POP who had presented to Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from July 2017 to May 2019 were retrospectively summarized and analyzed.AP was measured in the median sagittal section of the pelvic floor at maximum Valsalva motion.The degree of POP was obtained via international continence society(ICS)pelvic organ prolapse quantification(POP-Q)system and TPUS.The relationship between AP and POP degrees,and the predictive ability of AP on POP degrees were analyzed,respectively.Results A total of 237 patients were finally selected.There were 51(21.51％)women within ICS POP-Q stage 0,57(24.05％)within stage Ⅰ,49(20.67％)within stage Ⅱ,44(18.56％)within stage Ⅲ,36(15.18％)within stage Ⅳ.The mean AP on maximal Valsalva was(61.33±10.71)mm(range 37.10-97.90 mm).There was a significant difference in AP measurements based on TPUS or POP-Q(F=52.00,58.18,both P<0.01).A receiver operating characteristic curve analysis proposed a cutoff of 6.0 cm,and the sensitivity and specificity of prediction of obvious POP via TPUS was 81.0％and 75.5％,respectively;the sensitivity and specificity of prediction of POP-Q Ⅱ or high levels POP was 74.5％and 76.0％,respectively.AP was positively highly related to the POP stages.AP on Valsalva of less than 6.0 cm was related to POP stage 0-Ⅰ,6.0 to less than 6.5 cm was related to POP stage Ⅱ,6.5 to less than 7.0 cm to POP stage Ⅱ-Ⅲ,7.0 or more to POP stage Ⅳ(r=0.61,0.47,0.56,0.41,all P<0.05).Conclusion AP≥6.0 cm indicates an enlarged levator hiatus,with likelihood of POP.The larger the AP,the more severe the POP is.
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Objective:To screen the aging genes closely associated with pelvic organ prolapse(POP)by bioinformatics techniques,and to clarify the potential clinical significance and value of key genes.Methods:Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)Database was used to download the datasets GSE53868 and GSE151188 for POP-related genes with the keyword"pelvic organ prolapse".The aging-related genes were obtained from Aging Atlas,CellAge,and the Human Ageing Genomic Resources(HAGR)Databases;the intersection of genes related with POP in two groups provided a list of differentially expressed genes(DEGs)associated with aging in POP;gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA)was conducted with R software version 4.2.1;Gene Ontology(GO)functional enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)signaling pathway enrichment analysis of DEGs were conducted by the Database for Annotation,Visualization and Integrated Discovery(DAVID);the protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was constructed with Cytoscape 3.9.1 software;the top 10 Hub genes were selected by cytoHubba plugin;the infiltration of 22 types of immune cells in the patients in POP group and control group was analyzed by CIBERSORT deconvolution method using R software;the key genes were further screened by LASSO regression algorithm;the correlation and diagnostic efficacy between key genes and immune cell infiltration were analyzed.Results:From the Aging Atlas,CellAge,and HAGR Databases,724 aging-related genes were identified.Intersection with the POP expression profile yielded an aging gene expression matrix related to POP containing 624 genes,and 29 POP-related DEGs were identified after differential analysis,including 2 upregulated genes and 27 downregulated genes.The GSEA results showed that the upregulated pathways were mainly related to diabetes and cellular senescence,whereas the downregulated pathways included Alzheimer's disease and hypoxia-inducible factor-1(HIF-1)signaling pathways.The GO functional enrichment analysis mainly enriched in the biological processes such as the response of the cells to lipopolysaccharide,inflammatory response,and negative regulation of cell proliferation.The KEGG signaling pathway enrichment analysis mainly enriched in interleukin-17(IL-17),tumor necrosis factor(TNF),and nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)signaling pathways.The PPI network analysis got 10 Hub genes including interleukin-6(IL-6),interleukin-1B(IL-1B),prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2),and NF-kappa-B inhibitor alpha(NFKBIA).The CIBERSORT deconvolution method results showed a relatively higher infiltration proportion of neutrophils and activated mast cells in the patients in POP group,the activated mast cells had a positive correlation with most of the DEGs(r>0.5)and the macrophages had a significant positive correlation with IL-1B(r>0.6).The key genes Jun D proto-oncogene(JUND),Snail homolog 1(SNAI1),amphiregulin(AREG),Lamin A/C(LMNA),and superoxide dismutase 2(SOD2)selected by LASSO regression analysis had high diagnostic efficacies,and the area under receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC)(AUC)were all greater than 0.75.Conclusion:During the aging process,the genes such as JUND,SNAI1,AREG,LMNA,and SOD2 may participate in the pathophysiology of POP through various pathways,including inflammation-related pathways,transcription regulation,and affecting collagen secretion and metabolism,thereby influence the connective tissue support function and promote the occurrence and development of POP.
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Objective To analyze the application value of modified anterior pelvic floor reconstruction operation in pelvic organ prolapse.Methods A retrospective analysis was adopted.A total of 141 patients with pelvic floor reconstruction surgery in the obstetrics and gynecology department of Chongqing Municipal Ma-ternal and Child Health Care Hospital from January 2020 to December 2021 were included.The patients were divided into the observation group(modified anterior pelvic floor reconstruction operation,n=78)and control group(classic anterior pelvic floor reconstruction operation,n=63)according to the operation methods.The perioperative indicators,pelvic organ prolapse quantitation(POP-Q)score before and after operation,objective cure rate after operation,recurrence situation and pelvic floor quality of life score before and after operation were compared between the two groups.Results There was no significant difference in the surgical time,bleeding volume,duration of antibacteriakl drug use,and length of hospital stay between the two groups(P＞0.05).The POP-Q scores after surgerynin the two groups were signbificantly increase compared with before operation,and the objective cure rate in postoperative 12 months in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group at 12 months after surgery(91％.0 vs.81.0％,P＜0.05).There was no recurrence in the observation group after one year follow-up,while there were two cases of recurrence in the control group.The scores of the pelvic floor distress inventory short form 20(PFDI-20),pelvic floor impact questionnake,short form 7(PFIQ-7),and pelvic organ prolapse/incontinence sexual function questionnaire-12(PISQ-12)in 1 month after surgery in the two groups had statisticallyu significant differences compared with those before surgery(P＜0.05).After one year of follow-up,the patient global impression of improvement(PGI-I)score in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P＜0.05).Con-clusion The modified anterior pelvic floor reconstruction operation can effectively improve the quality of life in the patients,moreover the patients are not easy to relapse,so which is a new type of operation worthy of promotion.
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Abstract Introduction and hypothesis Internal vaginal pessary is among the leading treatments for pelvic organ prolapse (POP); however, it has a high adverse event rate. An external pessary was recently developed as an alternative. The study's objective was to compare the efficacy of external and internal pessaries in treating POP in postmenopausal women. Methods This parallel randomized (1:1 ratio) open-blind study included 40 symptomatic women with stage 2 or 3 POP. They were randomized into two groups: group 1 (internal pessary) and group 2 (external pessary) (n = 20 in each); and evaluated at the start of and 3 months after the treatment. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the results within and between the groups before and after the 3-month treatment. Results The groups were homogeneous, except for the variables previous pregnancies (p = 0.030) and POP-Q score of apical prolapse (p = 0.023) whose values were higher in group 2. A significant improvement in quality of life was observed in both groups after 3 months of follow-up; however, internal pessaries were found to be more effective (p < 0.001). In group 1 there were differences between the initial and final POP-Q scores of anterior (0.004) and apical prolapse (p = 0.005). The complication rate associated with internal pessary use was high (p = 0.044). Conclusions The present data suggested that external pessaries have a similar effect to internal ones for the treatment of POP and improvement of the quality of life of postmenopausal women.
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Abstract Objective: To analyze data of patients with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse evaluated with PFDI20 and its subscales to report the prevalence of lower gastrointestinal symptoms and anal incontinence in the population of a public hospital and analyze its impact on quality of life. Methods: Cross-sectional study of patients with symptomatic POP. Patients were evaluated with demographic data, POP-Q, pelvic floor ultrasonography, urological parameters, and pelvic floor symptoms (PFDI-20), and quality of life (P-QoL) surveys. Patients were classified as CRADI-8 "positive" for colorectal symptoms, with responses "moderate" in at least 3 and/or "severe" in at least 2 of the items in the CRADI-8 questionnaires. Results: One hundred thirteen patients were included. 42.5% (48) were considered positive for colorectal symptoms on CRADI-8. 53.4% presented anal incontinence. No significant differences were found in sociodemographic variables, POP-Q stage, ultrasound parameters, or urological parameters. Positive patients had a significantly worse result in PFDI-20, POPDI (48 vs 28; p<0.001), UDI6 (51 vs 24; p<0.001), and in the areas of social limitation (44.4 vs 22.2; p = 0.045), sleep- energy (61.5 vs 44.4; p = 0.08), and severity (56.8 vs 43.7, p=0.015) according to P-QoL. Conclusion: Moderate or severe colorectal symptoms are seen in 40% of patients with symptomatic POP in our unit. Full evaluation of pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms should be performed routinely in urogynecology units. (FONIS SA12I2I53 - NCT02113969).
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ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the effects of electric stimulation and biofeedback therapy in patients with postpartum pelvic organ prolapse and to identify factors that can affect therapeutic efficacy outcomes. Method: This retrospective study analysed clinical data about patients with postpartum pelvic organ prolapse. A total of 328 women with pelvic organ prolapse at 6 weeks postpartum were recruited from one tertiary hospitals in Sichuan province in China, between March 2019 and March 2022. The prognostic factors of therapeutic efficacy were analysed using logistic regression and decision tree model. Results: Overall, 259 women showed clinical benefits from the treatment. The logistic regression model showed that parity, pelvic floor muscle training at home, and the pelvic organ prolapse quantitation stage before treatment were independent prognostic factors. The decision tree model showed that the pelvic organ prolapse quantitation stage before treatment was the main prognostic factor, followed by parity. There was no significant difference in the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve between the two models. Conclusion: Parity, pelvic floor muscle training at home, and the pelvic organ prolapse quantitation stage before treatment were important prognostic factors of electric stimulation and biofeedback therapy on postpartum pelvic organ prolapse.
RESUMO Objetivo: Explorar o efeito da estimulação elétrica e da terapia de biofeedback em pacientes com prolapso de órgãos pélvicos pós-parto e identificar fatores que podem afetar os resultados da eficácia terapêutica. Método: Este estudo é uma análise retrospectiva de dados clínicos de pacientes com prolapso de órgãos pélvicos pós-parto. Um total de 328 mulheres com prolapso de órgãos pélvicos nas seis semanas pós-parto foram recrutadas em um hospital terciário na província de Sichuan, na China, entre março de 2019 e março de 2022. Os fatores prognósticos de eficácia terapêutica foram analisados por meio de regressão logística e modelo de árvore de decisão. Resultados: No geral, 259 mulheres apresentaram benefícios clínicos com o tratamento. O modelo de regressão logística mostrou que a paridade, o treinamento muscular do assoalho pélvico em casa e o estágio de quantificação do prolapso de órgãos pélvicos antes do tratamento foram fatores prognósticos independentes. O modelo de árvore de decisão mostrou que o estágio de quantificação do prolapso de órgãos pélvicos antes do tratamento foi o principal fator prognóstico, seguido pela paridade. Não houve diferença significativa na área sob a curva ROC entre os dois modelos. Conclusão: A paridade, o treinamento muscular do assoalho pélvico em casa e o estágio de quantificação do prolapso de órgãos pélvicos antes do tratamento foram importantes fatores prognósticos da estimulação elétrica e da terapia de biofeedback no prolapso de órgãos pélvicos pós-parto.
RESUMEN Objetivo: Explorar el efecto de la estimulación eléctrica y la terapia de biorretroalimentación en pacientes con prolapso posparto de órganos pélvicos e identificar los factores que pueden afectar los resultados de la eficacia terapéutica. Método: Este estudio es un análisis retrospectivo de los datos clínicos de pacientes con prolapso posparto de órganos pélvicos. Entre marzo de 2019 y marzo de 2022, se reclutaron un total de 328 mujeres con prolapso de órganos pélvicos en las seis semanas posteriores al parto en un hospital terciario de la provincia de Sichuan, China. Los factores pronósticos de eficacia terapéutica se analizaron mediante regresión logística y el modelo de árbol de decisión. Resultados: En total, 259 mujeres mostraron beneficios clínicos relacionados con el tratamiento. El modelo de regresión logística mostró que la paridad, el entrenamiento en casa de la musculatura del suelo pélvico y la etapa de cuantificación del prolapso de órganos pélvicos antes del tratamiento fueron factores pronósticos independientes. El modelo de árbol de decisión mostró que la etapa de cuantificación del prolapso de órganos pélvicos previa al tratamiento fue el principal factor pronóstico, seguido de la paridad. No hubo diferencias significativas en el área bajo la curva ROC entre los dos modelos. Conclusión: La paridad, el entrenamiento en casa de la musculatura del suelo pélvico y la etapa de cuantificación del prolapso de órganos pélvicos previa al tratamiento fueron factores pronósticos importantes de la estimulación eléctrica y la terapia de biorretroalimentación en el prolapso posparto de órganos pélvicos.
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Pelvic organ prolapse is an increasingly common condition seen in women with advancing age. The objective of this study is to observe the different modalities of treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and evaluate its outcome. In this study, all patients with pelvic organ prolapse, attending Gynae OPD or admitted in GMCH were included. In this study, 45(22.5%) patients were advised to use vaginal tampon, 9(4.5%) patients were advised Kegel's Results: exercise, 125(62.50%) patients were treated with VH + PFR, , 15 (7.5%) patients underwent vaginal hysterectomy (VH), 4(2%) patients underwent VH + PFR + Sacrospinous ?xation and 2 (1%) patients were treated with Fothergills' surgery. The feedback received revealed that 118(59%) were satis?ed and responded well to the treatment, 26 (13%) patients were not satis?ed and from the remaining 56(28%) patients, no feedback had been received. It was observed that satisfaction was higher in patients who had surgical intervention.
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Objective To explore the possible role of thrombospondin-1(THBS1)in the excessive fibrosis of vaginal wall induced by estrogen deficiency in rats,the morphological structure of collagen fibers and the expression of THBS1 in the vaginal wall were detected in the estrogen deficiency model of rats.Methods Twenty-four SD rats aged 3 months without delivery were randomly divided into sham operation group and experimental group,with 12 rats in each group.After 12 weeks of modeling,the rats were killed and the vaginal walls were taken for analysis.Masson staining was used to observe the morphological and structural changes of collagen fibers in vaginal wall of rats.Immunohistochemical staining and Western blotting were used to detect the expression level of THBS1 protein.Results After 12 weeks of modeling,the uterine atrophy of experimental group was obvious,the increase of body mass was significantly higher than that of sham operation group,and the level of estradiol was significantly lower than that of sham operation group(P<0.01).Compared with the sham operation group,the upper cortex of vaginal wall of experimental group was significantly atrophy,the smooth muscle bundles were thinner,the muscle gap was wider,the collagen fiber deposition in lamina propria and muscle layer was increased,and the arrangement and distribution were disordered and fragmented.THBS1 expression in vaginal wall of experimental group was significantly higher than that of sham operation group(P<0.05).Conclusion Estrogen deficiency may mediate excessive fibrosis of vaginal wall by upregulating THBS1 expression,thereby damaging the biomechanical properties of vaginal wall and leading to an increased susceptibility to pelvic organ prolapse development.
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Objective:To explore the economic applicability and safetyof the novel uterovaginal pubic comb suspension(UPCS)surgery with Mersilene tape in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse(POP).Methods:A ret-rospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients who underwent UPCS surgery due to POP from January 1st,2021 to February 28,2023.They were divided to the UPCS surgery with Mersilene tape group(group A)and suspension surgery with Y-shaped mesh group(group B)respectively.The POP-Q indication points,sus-pension surgery duration,intraoperative bleeding volume,material expense,postoperative catheter retention time,anal exhaust time and hospitalization duration were recorded for both groupbefore and after surgery.Evaluate the severity of POP related symptoms in patients before and after surgery using the pelvic Floor Distress Invento-ry-short Form 20(PFDI-20)and Pelvic Organ Prolapsed/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-12(PISQ-12),and follow up and observe the patients and analyze the complications.Results:A total of 17 POP patients were included in the study.There were 12 patients in group A while 5 patients in group B.The suspension material expense of group A was considerably lower than that of group B(P＜0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups in preoperative PFDI-20 score,preoperative PISQ-12 score,UPCS surgery duration,intr-aoperative bleeding volume,postoperative urinary catheter retention time,postoperative anal exhaust time and hospitalization duration.All patients showed stable vital signs during the surgery and no severe complications were reported.Compared with the preoperative status,the positions of the Aa,Ba,and C indicatorpoint in group A and group B were all increased significantly(P＜0.05).The PFDl-20 and PISQ-12 scores of the two groups at the last follow-up after surgery showed significant improvement compared to those before surgery(P＜0.05).No signifi-cant difference was found in the PFDI-20 and PISQ-12 scores between the two groups after surgery(P＞0.05).There were no significant differences in the postoperative complications between the two groups(P＞0.05).Con-clusions:Compared with suspension surgery with Y-shaped mesh,UPCS surgery with Mersilene tape is safe and effective in the treatment of POP.The UPCS surgery with Mersilene tape showed better cost-effectiveness in the treatment of POP,and the surgical steps are relatively simple.Therefore,UPCS surgery with Mersilene tape was worthy of promotion in clinical practice.
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Objective:To explore the application of intelligent pelvic floor ultrasound combined with multi-planar imaging in the assessment of postpartum stress urinary incontinence(SUI)and pelvic organ prolapse(POP).Methods:A total of 516 delivery women who delivered in hospital and underwent voluntarily pelvic floor ultrasound were retrospectively selected.They were divided into SUI group(55 cases),POP group(187 cases)and normal group(274 cases)according to the results of clinical diagnosis.The resting state and a series of ultrasound parameters included bladder neck symphyseal distance(BSD),posterior urethrovesical angle(PUVA),urethral tilt angle(UTA)and bladder neck descent(BND)under the maximum Valsalva action among three groups were observed and compared.In addition,the accuracy of intelligent pelvic floor ultrasound combined with multi-planar imaging in assessing SUI and POP among three groups also were observed and compared.Results:Under the resting state,the BSD and PUVA of the SUI group were respectively lower than those of the normal group,and UTA of SUI group was higher than that of the normal group,and the differences were statistical significance(t=2.008,t=2.012,t=2.392,P<0.05).Under the maximum Valsalva action,the BSD and PUVA of the SUI group were respectively lower than those of the normal group,and UTA of the SUI group was higher than that of the normal group,and the differences were statistical significance(t=2.265,t=9.144,t=3.728,P<0.05),and the BND of the SUI group was significantly higher than that of the normal group(t=11.861,P<0.05).Under the resting state,the BSD and PUVA of the POP group were respectively lower than those of the normal group,and UTA of the POP group was significantly higher than that of the normal group(t=2.139,t=3.179,t=2.817,P<0.05),and the differences were statistical significance.Under the maximum Valsalva action,the BSD and PUVA of the POP group were respectively lower than those of the normal group,and the UTA of the POP group was significantly higher than that of the normal group,and the differences were statistical significance(t=3.748,t=12.293,t=4.396,P<0.05),and the BND of POP group was significantly higher than that of the normal group(t=20.855,P<0.05).The accuracy,sensitivity and specificity of intelligent pelvic floor ultrasound combined with multi-planar imaging were respectively 97.87%,94.44%and 98.55%in assessing SUI,and they were respectively 97.61%,97.31%and 97.82%in assessing POP.The result of Kappa consistency test indicated the consistency between the intelligent pelvic floor ultrasound combined with multi-planar imaging and the clinically diagnostic results was strong in assessing SUI and POP(Kappa=0.923,Kappa=0.950,P<0.05).Conclusion:The intelligent pelvic floor ultrasound combines with multi-planar imaging can effectively diagnose the SUI and POP of postpartum by intelligent assessing the changes of pelvic floor structure and function of delivery woman,which has favorably clinical application value.
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Objective:The efficacy of using a single electrical or magnetic stimulation for treating pelvic floor dysfunction is limited.This study aims to investigate the efficacy of radiofrequency combined with magnetic stimulation treatment for mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse. Methods:Patients who completed the treatment in the Third Xiangya Hospital,Central South University were screened,and were divided into 2 groups based on different treatment plans.There were 28 patients who completed magnetic stimulation therapy(the magnetic stimulation therapy group)and 21 patients who completed radiofrequency combined with magnetic stimulation therapy(the combined treatment group).The pelvic organ prolapse quantitation(POP-Q),pelvic floor muscle strength,and pelvic floor ultrasound results were analyzed to assess the efficacy before and after the treatment in both groups,and the POP-Q results of 3 months after the treatment were used to evaluate the maintenance effect of the treatment mode. Results:The POP-Q evaluation results of Aa,Ap,and C points after the treatment in both groups were better than those before the treatment,with statistical significance(all P＜0.05).The Aa point POP-Q result of the combined treatment group was better than that of the magnetic stimulation therapy group,with statistical significance(P＜0.05).Pelvic floor ultrasound evaluation showed that the bladder neck position during the valsalva maneuver in the combined treatment group was higher than that in the magnetic stimulation treatment group,with statistical significance(P＜0.05).The persistence effect of the combined treatment group was long better than that of the magnetic stimulation treatment group,with significant statistical significance(P＜0.01). Conclusion:The combined treatment is more effective and has a longer lasting effect than single magnetic stimulation treatment.
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Objective:To study the long-term clinical effect of transvaginal mesh (TVM) and pelvic floor reconstruction with native tissue repair (NTR) in the treatment of advanced pelvic organ prolapse (POP).Methods:Totally 207 patients with advanced POP who were treated in Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital from Jan. 2016 to Sep. 2019 were enrolled. The patient′s pelvic organ prolapse quantification were all at degree Ⅲ or above, and they all complained for different degree of symptoms. They were divided into two groups according to the different surgical methods, TVM group and NTR group. In TVM group, the mesh was implanted through the vagina for pelvic floor reconstruction, while in NTR group, the traditional transvaginal hysterectomy combined with uterosacral ligament suspension and anterior and posterior wall repair, as well as perineal body repair were performed. The median follow-up time was 60 months, during the follow up time, 164 cases (79.2%, 164/207) had completed follow-up, including 76 cases in TVM group and 88 cases in NTR group. The perioperative data and complication rates of the two groups were compared, and the subjective and objective outcomes of the two groups at 1, 3 and 5 years were observed, respectively. The objective efficacy was evaluated by three composite criteria, namely: (1) the distance from the farthest end of the prolapse of the anterior and posterior wall of the vagina to the hymen is ≤0 cm, and the descending distance of the top is ≤1/2 of the total length of the vagina; (2) determine the disappearance of relevant POP symptoms according to “Do you often see or feel vaginal mass prolapse？”; (3) no further operation or pessary treatment was performed due to prolapse. If the above three criteria were met at the same time, the operation is successful; otherwise, it was recurrence. The subjective efficacy was evaluated by the pelvic floor distress inventory-short form 20 (PFDI-20) and pelvic floor impact questionnaire-short form 7 (PFIQ-7).Results:The median follow-up time of the two groups was 60 months (range: 41-82 months). Five years after the operation, the subjective and objective cure rates of TVM group were 89.5% (68/76) and 94.7% (72/76), respectively. The subjective and objective cure rates in NTR group were 80.7% (71/88) and 85.2% (75/88), respectively. There were significant differences in the subjective and objective cure rates between the two groups ( χ2=9.869, P=0.002; χ2=3.969, P=0.046). The recurrence rate of TVM group was 5.3% (4/76), and that of NTR group was 14.8% (13/88). There was a significant difference between the two groups ( P=0.046). The postoperative PFDI-20 and PFIQ-7 scores of the two groups were significantly lower than those before surgery, and there were significant differences of the two groups before and after surgery (all P<0.05). Postoperative mesh exposure in TVM group was 1.3% (1/76). Conclusions:The long-term outcomes between the two groups show that the subjective and objective outcomes of pelvic floor reconstruction in TVM group are significantly higher than those in NTR group, and the recurrence rate is significantly lower than that in NTR group. TVM has certain advantages in the treatment of advanced POP.
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La patología de piso pélvico es una entidad multifactorial con un conjunto de síntomas ginecológicos, urinarios, fecales y de sensibilidad pelviperineal. La Teoría Integral de la Continencia propone un tratamiento holístico con la reconstrucción de los ligamentos del piso pélvico. La presente técnica propuesta constituye una alternativa quirúrgica que permite dar respuesta de forma global a los síntomas que refieren las pacientes. Método: Reconstrucción de los ligamentos pubouretrales, cardinales y úterosacros con acortamiento de su longitud y colocación de cinta de malla de polipropileno que permita la formación de colágeno y mejore los resultados a largo plazo. Resultados: Se incluyeron 15 pacientes con prolapso de órganos pélvicos, incontinencia urinaria, vulvodinia, nocturia, alteración del vaciamiento vesical y nocturia. Se realizó seguimiento al 1, 3 y 6 años. Se obtuvo diferencia estadísticamente significativa al año en la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo, dolor pélvico, alteración del vaciamiento y nocturia y prolapso ( p = 0,33, 0,033, 0,002 y 0,001 respectivamente). En el seguimiento a 6 años se evaluó el 20 % de la muestra inicial, 2 pacientes con recidiva de la alteración del vaciamiento y la incontinencia urinaria, ninguna con recidiva de prolapso. Vulvodinia: Se incluyeron 2 pacientes las cuales no tuvieron el síntoma a los 3 años de seguimiento. Conclusiones: La técnica propuesta es una alternativa para el tratamiento de la patología del piso pélvico y requiere aumentar el tamaño de la muestra para aumentar el aprendizaje de la técnica y tener mayor evidencia estadística de sus resultados a corto y largo plazo(AU)
Pelvic floor pathology is a multifactorial entity with a set of gynecological, urinary, fecal and pelviperineal sensitivity symptoms. The Integral Theory of Continence proposes a holistic treatment with the reconstruction of the ligaments of the pelvic floor. This proposed technique constitutes a surgical alternative that allows a global response to the symptoms reported by the patients. Method: Reconstruction of the pubourethral, cardinal and uterosacral ligaments with shortening of their length and placement of polypropylene mesh tape that allows collagen formation and improves long-term results. Results: 15 patients with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, vulvodynia, nocturia, impaired bladder emptying and nocturia were included. Follow-up was performed at 1, 3 and 6 years. A statistically significant difference was obtained at one year in stress urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, impaired voiding, and nocturia and prolapse (p = 0.33, 0.033, 0.002, and 0.001, respectively). At 6-year follow-up, 20% of the initial sample was evaluated, 2 patients with recurrence of impaired voiding and urinary incontinence, none with recurrence of prolapse. Vulvodynia: 2 patients were included who did not have the symptom at 3 years of follow-up. Conclusions: The proposed technique is an alternative for the treatment of pelvic floor pathology. A larger sample is necessary to improve the learning curve of this technique and achieve greater statistical evidence of its outcomes at short and long term(AU)
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Pelvic Floor/pathology , Surgical Procedures, Operative , ColpotomyABSTRACT
Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of the surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in stages III and IV by sacrospinous ligament fixation (SSLF) or uterosacral ligament suspension (USLS) by comparing anatomical and subjective cure rates and quality-of-life parameters (through the version validated for the Portuguese language of the Prolapse Quality of Life [P-QoL] questionnaire) under two definitions: genital prolapse Ba, Bp, and C< −1 (stage I) and Ba, Bp, and C ≤ 0 (stage II). Materials and Methods After we obtained approval from the Ethics Committee (under CAAE 0833/06) and registered the study in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT 01347021), 51 patients were randomized into two groups: the USLS group (N = 26) and the SSLF group (N = 25), with follow-up 6 and 12 months after the procedures. Results There was a significant improvement in the P-QoL score and anatomical measurements of all compartments in both groups after 12 months (p< 0.001). The anatomical cure rates in the USLS and SSLF groups, considering stage 1, were of 34.6% and 40% (anterior) respectively; of 100% both for groups (apical); and of 73.1% and 92% (posterior) respectively. The rates of adverse outcomes were of 42% (N = 11) and 36% (N = 11) for the USLS and SSLF groups respectively (p= 0.654), and those outcomes were excessive bleeding, bladder perforation (intraoperative) or gluteal pain, and urinary infection (postoperative), among others, without differences between the groups. Conclusion High cure rates in all compartments were observed according to the anatomical criterion (stage I), without differences in P-QoL scores and complications either with USLS or SSLF for the surgical treatment of accentuated POP.
Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a eficácia e os resultados do tratamento cirúrgico para prolapso de órgãos pélvicos (POP) nos estágios III e IV, por meio da técnica de fixação do ligamento sacroespinal (FLSE) ou suspensão do ligamento útero-sacro (SLUS), ao comparar os índices de cura anatômicos, subjetivos, e os parâmetros de qualidade de vida (por meio do questionário Prolapse Quality of Life [P-QoL] validado para a língua portuguesa) sob duas definições: prolapso genital Ba, Bp e C< −1 (estágio I) e Ba, Bp e C ≤ 0 (estágio II). Materiais e Métodos Após aprovação do Comitê de Ética (CAAE 0833/06) e registro no ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT 01347021), 51 pacientes foram randomizadas em dois grupos: grupo SLUS (N = 26) e (2) grupo FLSE (N = 25), com seguimento de 6 e 12 meses. Resultados Houve melhora significativa nas pontuações no P-QoL e nas medidas anatômicas de todos os compartimentos em ambos os grupos após 12 meses (p< 0,001). As taxas de cura anatômica nos grupos SLUS e FLSE , considerando o estágio 1, foram de 34,6% e 40% (anterior), respectivamente; de 100% em ambos os grupos (apical); e de 73,1% e 92% (posterior), respectivamente. As taxas de resultados adversos foram de 42% (N = 11) e 36% (N = 11), respectivamente, nos grupos SLUS e FLSE (p= 0,654), e elas foram sangramento excessivo, perfuração da bexiga (intraoperatória) ou dor glútea, e infecção urinária (pós-operatória), entre outras, sem diferenças entre os grupos. Conclusão Altas taxas de cura em todos os compartimentos foram observadas segundo critério anatômico (estágio I), sem diferença quanto às pontuações no P-QoL e às complicações tanto com SLUS quanto com FLSE para o tratamento cirúrgico de POP acentuado.
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Humans , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Pelvic Organ Prolapse/surgery , Pelvic Floor Disorders , Patient Reported Outcome Measures , Patient Health QuestionnaireABSTRACT
Objectives: To assess the status of the pelvic floor muscle (PFM) of premature ovarian insufficiency women (POI women) and the incidence of fecal incontinence (FI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Methods: A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study with 150 women with POI was performed. Pelvic floor muscle assessment was performed with the PERFECT scale. The subscales POPDI-6 and CRADI-8 of the questionnaire Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20) were used for pelvic floor symptoms focused on FI and POP. Moreover, FI and POP were also assessed as dichotomous variables (yes/no). Results: Women with FI and POP did not present differences in the PFM assessment across P (p = 0.61), E (p = 0.78), R (p = 0.22), and F (p = 0.79) variables when compared with women with POI; no differences were also seen between women with and without POP according the pelvic muscles: P (p = 0.91), E (p = 0.99), R (p = 0.62), and F (p = 0.10). Women with FI and POP presented higher scores in all PFDI-20 subscales and total score when compared with the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusions Pelvic floor muscle assessment within POI women with or without FI or POP did not differ. However, PF symptoms are more severe in the FI or POP groups. (AU)
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Humans , Female , Primary Ovarian Insufficiency , Fecal Incontinence , Pelvic Organ Prolapse , Health Profile , Estrogen Replacement Therapy , Pelvic Floor DisordersABSTRACT
Resumen ANTECEDENTES: El prolapso de órganos pélvicos es frecuente en pacientes posmenopáusicas. El tratamiento definitivo, cuando el compartimiento anterior está afectado, es el quirúrgico (colporrafia anterior). Aquí se describen los desenlaces clínicos derivados de la aplicación de una técnica modificada de colporrafia anterior en una paciente con ausencia de fascia prevesical, con una estadificación POP-Q estadio II, con afectación en el compartimiento anterior. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 64 años, con antecedentes de una colporrafia anterior a los 56 años, prolapso de órgano pélvico con afectación del compartimiento anterior. En el examen ginecológico se evidenció la afectación del compartimiento anterior, específicamente en el nivel II conforme a la nueva clasificación POP-Q. Debido a los antecedentes quirúrgicos se optó por la colporrafia anterior, con punto de poliglactina 910 y colpopexia por vía vaginal, con puntos de polipropileno aplicados con un dispositivo de captura de sutura para reparación de tejido nativo. El desenlace quirúrgico fue satisfactorio. CONCLUSIÓN: En el contexto de la colporrafia es importante tener en cuenta las diferentes estrategias quirúrgicas, cada vez menos invasivas, con correcciones sitio-específicas que permitan reparar el defecto anatómico, desaparecer los síntomas, disminuir el riesgo y la probabilidad de recidivas.
Abstract BACKGROUND: Pelvic organ prolapse is common in postmenopausal women. The definitive treatment when the anterior compartment is involved is surgical (anterior colporrhaphy). Here we describe the clinical results obtained using a modified anterior colporrhaphy technique in a patient with absence of prevesical fascia, POP-Q stage II, with involvement of the anterior compartment. CLINICAL CASE: 64-year-old female patient with a history of a previous colporrhaphy at the age of 56, pelvic organ prolapse with involvement of the anterior compartment. Gynaecological examination revealed anterior compartment involvement, specifically level II according to the new POP-Q classification. Based on the surgical history, anterior colporrhaphy with polyglactin 910 suture and vaginal colpopexy with polypropylene sutures using a suture capture device for native tissue repair was chosen. Surgical outcome was satisfactory. CONCLUSION: In the context of colporrhaphy, it is important to take into account the different surgical strategies, increasingly less invasive, with site-specific corrections that allow repair of the anatomical defect, disappearance of symptoms, reducing the risk and probability of recurrence.
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Reportar un caso de evisceración vaginal espontánea en paciente con antecedentes quirúrgicos de histerectomía vaginal y hacer una revisión de la literatura sobre los principales factores de riesgo asociados a la presentación de este evento. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 74 años multípara de 12 partos vaginales con antecedente ginecológico de histerectomía vaginal en 2012, en el año 2014 una sacroespinocolpopexia con colocación de cinta transobturadora más colporrafia anterior, en 2018 presenta cuadro con asas intestinales protruyendo con signos de isquemia a través de defecto en cúpula vaginal, se realiza resección de intestino delgado y anastomosis termino-terminal, con posterior cierre de defecto por vía abdominal. Se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos PubMed, Scielo, Google Scholar y Science Direct para artículos publicados en inglés y español, de los últimos 22 años. Se identificaron 16 títulos que cumplieron con los criterios de selección, los resultados de la revisión muestran factores de riesgo comunes. La evisceración vaginal por dehiscencia de la cúpula vaginal es una patología poco prevalente, el abordaje mínimamente invasivo, que ha aumentado en los últimos años, ha conllevado un aumento de la incidencia, siendo la histerectomía por laparoscopia el de mayor riesgo.
To report a case of spontaneous vaginal evisceration in a patient with a surgical history of vaginal hysterectomy, and to review the literature on the main risk factors associated with the presentation of this event. We present the case of a 74-year-old multiparous patient with 12 vaginal deliveries with a gynecological history of vaginal hysterectomy in 2012, in 2014 a sacrospinocolpopexy with placement of transobturator tape plus anterior colporrhaphy, in 2018 she presented with intestinal loops protruding with signs of ischemia through a defect in the vaginal vault, resection of the small intestine and end-to-end anastomosis were performed, with subsequent closure of the defect through the abdomen. A search was made in the PubMed, Scielo, Google Scholar and Science Direct databases for articles published in English and Spanish, from the last 22 years. 16 titles that met the selection criteria were identified; the results of the review show common risk factors. Vaginal evisceration due to dehiscence of the vaginal vault is a rare pathology, the minimally invasive approach, which has increased in recent years, has led to an increase in incidence, with laparoscopic hysterectomy being of greater risk.