Experiencia de la histeropexia vaginal, usando prótesis de polipropileno

Introducción: El prolapso de órganos pélvicos (POP) o distopia genital, es el descenso o desplazamiento de los órganos del suelo pélvico a través del canal vaginal o fuera de este. Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados de la histeropexia vaginal en la corrección quirúrgica del prolapso genital apical grado III o IV, usando prótesis de polipropileno; además describir la tasa de éxito, recurrencias y complicaciones. Método: Estudio de cohorte, en 42 mujeres sometidas a histeropexia vaginal (histero-cistopexia ortotópica) mediante prótesis de polipropileno (Splentis®), entre 2016 y 2021. Se realizaron tres evaluaciones postoperatorias (tres, seis y 12 meses). Se hizo muestreo no probabilístico. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva. Resultados: La edad media fue de 56,19 ± 9,27 años. El tiempo quirúrgico de 58,95 ± 13,74 minutos, el sangrado quirúrgico de 119,85 ± 68,73 ml. La tasa de éxito a los 12 meses fue del 90,47%. La recurrencia del prolapso apical fue del 4,76% a los seis meses y del 9,52% a los 12 meses; el de compartimento anterior a los seis meses arrojó un 7,14%, frente al 11,9% a los 12 meses. El 14,28% de las pacientes presentaron complicaciones menores. La incidencia de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo a los 12 meses fue del 16,66%. Conclusiones: la histeropexia vaginal es un procedimiento efectivo y seguro, con bajas tasas de recurrencias o complicaciones. Es importante que se sigan haciendo estudios con mejores diseños estadísticos.

Introduction: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP), or genital dystopia, is the descent or displacement of pelvic floor organs through the vaginal canal or outside of it. Objective: To evaluate the results of vaginal hysteropexy in the surgical correction of grade III or IV apical genital prolapse, using polypropylene prosthesis; also describe the success rate, recurrences and complications. Method: Cohort study in 42 women undergoing vaginal hysteropexy (orthotopic hystero-cystopexy) using a polypropylene prosthesis (Splentis®); between 2016 and 2021. Three postoperative evaluations were carried out (three, six and twelve months). Non-probabilistic sampling was done. Descriptive statistics were used. Results: The mean age was 56.19 ± 9.27 years. Surgical time of 58.95 ± 13.74 minutes, surgical bleeding of 119.85 ± 68.73 ml. The success rate after twelve months was 90.47%. Apical prolapse recurrence was 4.76% at six months and 9.52% at twelve months; that of the previous compartment, after six months it showed 7.14%, compared to 11.9% after twelve months; 14.28% of the patients presented minor complications. The incidence of stress urinary incontinence, at twelve months, was 16.66%. Conclusions: Vaginal hysteropexy is an effective and safe procedure, with low rates of recurrence or complications. It is important that studies continue to be carried out with better statistical designs.

Análisis de la la muerte súbita cardíaca por prolapso de la válvula mitral en una autopsia de una mujer sin antecedente de cardiopatía. Reporte de caso / Analysis of sudden cardiac death due to mitral valve prolapse in an autopsy of a woman with no history of heart disease. Case report

Resumen En Costa Rica, el Reglamento de la Autopsia Hospitalaria y Médico Legal establece que la autopsia médico legal es obligatoria para toda muerte súbita. La patología cardíaca es responsable aproximadamente del 80 % de las muertes súbitas que requieren una autopsia forense; el prolapso de la válvula mitral (degeneración mixomatosa de la válvula mitral) es una de las formas más comunes de valvulopatía cardíaca, es relativamente común (2%-3% de la población general), y a menudo se considera benigno, la tasa anual de muerte cardíaca súbita (MSC) en individuos con MVP (0,2%-0,4% /año) es aproximadamente el doble que el observado en la población general (0,1%-0,2% año).

Abstract In Costa Rica, the Hospital and Legal Autopsy Regulations establish that a legal medical autopsy is mandatory for all sudden deaths. Cardiac pathology is responsible for approximately 80% of sudden deaths requiring a forensic autopsy; Mitral valve prolapse (myxomatous mitral valve degeneration) is one of the most common forms of heart valve disease, is relatively common (2%-3% of the general population), and is often considered benign, the annual rate of Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in individuals with MVP (0.2%-0.4%/year) is approximately twice that observed in the general population (0.1%-0.2%/year).

As dimensões ósseas da pelve podem estar relacionadas à gênese dos prolapsos de órgãos pélvicos? Uma revisão sistemática de estudos observacionais para avaliação de risco e prognóstico / Can the bone dimensions of the pelvis be related to the genesis of pelvic organ prolapses? A systematic review of observational studies for risk assessment and prognosis

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.

A randomized clinical trial comparing internal and external pessaries in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse in postmenopausal women: A pilot study

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.

Surgical and Functional Outcome of Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension Combined with Suture Rectopexy for Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Abstract Purpose Laparoscopic techniques to treat pelvic organ prolapse are gaining popularity around the globe due to their low recurrence rates and better functional results compared to perineal techniques. However, the optimum surgical procedures are not yet determined. In the current research, we suggest a novel surgical approach, laparoscopic vaginal suspension with suture rectopexy, to treat multiorgan pelvic prolapse. Methods This prospective cohort trial was conducted from March 2018 to March 2022 and comprised 35 females with multiorgan pelvic organ prolapse with obstructed defecation symptoms. A residual rectal prolapse was still present despite the manual reduction of uterine prolapse. Patients' conditions before and after the operation were monitored regarding the obstructed defecation score, sexual function, need for laxatives, anorectal manometry pressures, anorectal sensations, and recurrence. The mean follow-up duration was one year. Results Modified Longo score for obstructed defecation significantly decreased at six and twelve months after surgery. Additionally, a significant reduction was reported in the number of patients who needed laxatives at six and twelve months after surgery. Anorectal manometry pre- and post-surgery showed a significant elevation in the mean squeeze pressure and a decline in all rectal sensations. All parameters of the female sexual function scoring system increased postoperatively. No recurrence was reported during follow-up. Conclusion For multiorgan pelvic prolapse, laparoscopic vaginal suspension combined with suture rectopexy has excellent functional outcomes, minimal morbidity, and low cost.

Prevalence of colorectal symptoms and anal incontinence in patients with pelvic organ prolapse attended at an outpatient urogynecology service

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).

Síndrome genitourinario de la menopausia en mujeres del policlínico universitario Dr. Cosme Ordoñez EECarceller, Cuba / Genitourinary syndrome in women at the Dr. Cosme Ordoñez Carceller university polyclinic, Cuba

Resumen Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia e intensidad del síndrome genitourinario de la menopausia en las mujeres atendidas en la consulta de climaterio y menopausia del Policlínico Universitario "Dr. Cosme Ordoñez Carceller. Materiales y métodos: Investigación tipo observacional, descriptiva y transversal, realizada en el período comprendido entre enero 2018 y diciembre de 2022. El universo de trabajo quedó constituido por 2962 mujeres de edad mediana del policlínico universitario Dr. Cosme Ordoñez Carceller. La muestra fue de 353 mujeres seleccionada mediante un muestreo estratificado simple. Para la recogida de los datos se empleó un modelo de Historia Clínica, de la cual se extrajeron los aspectos referidos a los datos sociodemográficos, la edad de inicio de los síntomas climatéricos y de la menopausia, las alteraciones genitourinarias y su intensidad en relación a la etapa del síndrome climatérico. Resultados: La edad promedio de las mujeres estudiadas fue de 49,4 +/- 5,18 años. La mayor cantidad de ellas se encontraban en la perimenopausia (60,1%), mientras que el porcentaje en las posmenopáusicas alcanzaba el 39,9%. La edad promedio de inicio de los síntomas fue de 45,8 +/- 6,2 años, la mayor frecuencia ocurrió entre los 45 y 49 años (61,5%). La edad promedio de aparición de la menopausia de 48,4+/- 3,7 años, lo que representa que más de dos tercios (81,6%) de las mujeres tuvieron su última menstruación por encima de los 45 años. Las alteraciones genitourinarias predominaron en la perimenopausia y la intensidad leve. Conclusiones: El síndrome genitourinario de la menopausia constituye un grupo de manifestaciones clínicas frecuentes en la mujer en etapa climatérica y afecta a más de dos tercios de las mujeres del policlínico, aparecen con mayor periodicidad entre los 45 y 49 años, en la perimenopausia y con intensidad leve.

Abstract Objective: To determine the frequency and intensity of genitourinary syndrome of menopause in womens treated in the climacteric and menopause consultation of the University Polyclinic 'Dr. Cosme Ordonez Carceller. Methods: Observational, descriptive and cross-sectional research, carried out in the period between January 2018 and December 2022. The universe of work was made up of 2962 middle-aged women from the Dr. Cosme Ordoñez Carceller university polyclinic. The sample consisted of 353 women selected by simple stratified sampling. For data collection, a Clinical History model was used, from which aspects related to sociodemographic data were extracted, the age of onset of climacteric symptoms and menopause, genitourinary disorders and their intensity in relation to the stage of climacteric syndrome. Results: The average age of the women studied was 49.4 +/- 5.18 years. The largest number of them were in perimenopause (60.1%), while the percentage in postmenopausal women reached 39.9%. The mean age of onset of symptoms was 45.8 +/- 6.2 years, the highest frequency occurring between 45 and 49 years (61.5%). The average age of onset of menopause of 48.4+/- 3.7 years, which represents that more than two thirds (81.6%) of the women had their last menstruation over 45 years of age. Genitourinary alterations predominated in perimenopause and mild intensity Conclusions: The genitourinary syndrome of menopause constitutes a group of frequent clinical manifestations in women in the climacteric stage and affect more than two thirds of the women al the policlinic, appearing more frequently between the ages of 45 and 49, in perimenopause and with mild intensity.

Rectopexia laparoscópica con técnica de Orr-Loygue para el tratamiento del prolapso rectal / Laparoscopic Orr-Loygue rectopexy with mesh for the treatment of rectal prolapse

Introducción: Existen múltiples alternativas para el tratamiento quirúrgico del prolapso rectal mediante procedimientos de fijación, resección o combinados. Si bien el abordaje perineal evita el acceso a la cavidad peritoneal, se acompaña de una tasa de recidiva mayor en relación al abordaje abdominal. Descripción: Se presenta una paciente de 66 años, histerectomizada por vía laparotómica, con un prolapso rectal externo y reductible de 1 año de evolución, sin incontinencia fecal ni constipación. La endoscopia preoperatoria descartó patología colónica asociada. Abordaje laparoscópico en posición de Trendelenburg lateralizado a la derecha. Como es habitual en estos casos se observa la presencia de dolicosigma y fondo de saco de Douglas profundo y se evidencia también la cicatriz de la cesárea. El procedimiento comienza con la apertura peritoneal a nivel del promontorio y la movilización de la unión rectosigmoidea, identificando el uréter izquierdo. Se continua la disección circunferencial tras la apertura de la reflexión peritoneal hasta la altura de la cúpula vaginal. La rectopexia se realiza según la técnica de Orr-Loygue mediante la fijación de la malla por una parte a ambas caras laterales del recto y por otra al promontorio sacro con puntos de polipropileno 2-0, cuidando de no lesionar los vasos ilíacos y los uréteres. Finalmente se cierra la reflexión peritoneal con poliglactina para aislar las mallas protésicas del contenido visceral. La paciente tuvo una buena evolución postoperatoria, otorgándose el alta a las 48 h. Tras 8 meses de seguimiento se encuentra asintomática, con tránsito digestivo y continencia fecal sin alteraciones. Conclusión: El abordaje laparoscópico para el tratamiento del prolapso rectal es seguro y ofrece las ventajas de la cirugía mini-invasiva. La rectopexia con malla protésica es un procedimiento técnicamente desafiante, aunque con mejores resultados alejados. (AU)

Introduction: There are multiple alternatives for the surgical treatment of rectal prolapse through fixation, resection or combined procedures. Although the perineal approach avoids access to the peritoneal cavity, it is associated with a higher recurrence rate than the abdominal approach. Description: The video shows a 66-year-old female patient, hysterectomized by laparotomy, with a 1-year history of reduciblefull-thickness rectal prolapse, without fecal incontinence or constipation. Preoperative endoscopy ruled out associated colonic pathology. The laparoscopic approach is done with the patient placed in Trendelenburg and tilted to the right. As usual in these cases, the presence of dolichosigma and deep Douglas pouch is observed, as well as the cesarean section scar. The procedure begins with the peritoneal opening at the level of the promontory and the mobilization of the rectosigmoid junction, identifying the left ureter. Circumferential dissection is continued after opening the peritoneal reflection up to the level of the vaginal vault. Rectopexy is performed according to the Orr-Loygue technique by fixing the mesh to both lateral aspects of the rectum on one side and to the sacral promontory on the other side with 2-0 polypropylene interrupted sutures, taking care not to injure the iliac vessels and ureters. Finally, the peritoneum is closed with a running suture with polyglactin to isolate the prosthetic mesh from the visceral content. The patient had a good postoperative outcome and was discharged at 48 h. After 8 months of follow-up, she is asymptomatic and has normal colonic transit and fecal continence. Conclusion: the laparoscopic approach for the treatment of rectal prolapse is safe and offers the advantages of minimally invasive surgery. Prosthetic mesh rectopexy is a technically challenging procedure, although has better distant results. (AU)

Prolapso rectal completo / Complete Rectal Prolapse

Introducción: El prolapso rectal completo es la invaginación de las capas del recto a través del canal anal y su protrusión fuera de este. Su incidencia es de 2,5 por 100 000 habitantes con predominio en mujeres de edad avanzada. Es una afección de curso crónico y benigno, cuya presentación clínica y endoscópica es tan variable que puede confundirse con otras entidades como con el cáncer colorrectal. Objetivo: Presentar el caso de una paciente femenina, operada de prolapso rectal completo en la provincia de Cienfuegos. Presentación de caso: Se presenta una paciente femenina de 76 años de edad, blanca, de procedencia rural que acude a la consulta y refiere que lleva 12 días sin defecar. Además, presenta dolor, sangramiento rectal no activo y una masa que protruía a través de la región anal sugestiva al examen físico de un prolapso rectal completo. El tacto rectal confirma el diagnóstico. Se realiza reducción quirúrgica del prolapso por técnica de Delorme. Actualmente lleva 6 meses de operada con evolución favorable. Por lo poco frecuente de esta entidad se considera de interés científico su publicación. Conclusión: Esta entidad es poco común en el entorno médico, el gran cambio que causa en el nivel de vida de aquellos que la portan y sus complicaciones hace que requiera un tratamiento rápido y oportuno(AU)

Introduction: Complete rectal prolapse is the invagination of the rectal layers through the anal canal and its protrusion out of it. Its incidence is 2.5 per 100,000 inhabitants, predominantly in elderly women. It is a chronic and benign condition, whose clinical and endoscopic presentation is so variable that it can be confused with other entities, such as colorectal cancer. Objective: To present the case of a female patient who underwent surgery for complete rectal prolapse in the province of Cienfuegos. Case presentation: A 76-year-old female patient, white, from a rural area, came to the clinic and reported that she had not defecated for 12 days. In addition, she presents pain, nonactive rectal bleeding and a mass protruding through the anal region suggestive, on physical examination, of a complete rectal prolapse. Digital rectal examination confirmed the diagnosis. Surgical reduction of the prolapse was performed using the Delorme technique. She has undergone surgery for 6 months now, with favorable evolution. Due to the rarity of this entity, its publication is considered as scientifically interesting. Conclusion: This entity is uncommon in the medical environment. The great change that it causes in the living standards of those who carry it and its complications make it require a quick and timely treatment(AU)

Prolapso hemorroidal circunferencial mixto. Tratamiento combinado con sutura mecánica y fotocoagulación con láser / Mixed circumferential hemorrhoidal prolapse. Combined treatment with mechanical stapler and laser coagulation

RESUMEN El manejo del prolapso hemorroidal circunferencial representa un desafío para los cirujanos. Actualmente existen alternativas a los procedimientos convencionales; sin embargo, ninguna de éstas consideran el tratamiento de la enfermedad externa. Aun en los casos en que se utiliza un procedimiento como la hemorroidectomía con sutura mecánica o la ligadura de los paquetes guiados por Doppler, técnicas que se han asociado a un posoperatorio menos doloroso, estas no contemplan el tratamiento del componente externo. El objetivo de esta publicación fue presentar la técnica detallada para el tratamiento de pacientes con prolapso hemorroidal mixto, combinando los procedimientos de hemorroidopexia con grapas, seguida de una fotocoagulación con láser de las hemorroides externas. Los resultados han sido previamente documentados en un total de 25 pacientes. Se describieron complicaciones en un 4% de los casos, concluyendo que se trata de una alternativa para considerar ante pacientes con prolapso hemorroidal circunferencial con componente externo.

ABSTRACT Management of circumferential hemorrhoidal prolapse represents a challenge for surgeons. There are currently many alternatives to conventional procedures.; however, none of these techniques consider treatment of external disease. Even procedures associated with less postoperative pain as stapled hemorrhoidectomy or Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation do not involve treatment of the external component. The aim of this publication is to present the technique detailed to treat patients with mixed hemorrhoidal prolapse, combining stapled hemorrhoidopexy with laser coagulation of external hemorrhoids. The results have been previously documented in a total of 25 patients, with 4% of complications. We conclude that the procedure is an option to consider in patients with circumferential hemorrhoidal prolapse with external component.

Corrección del prolapso de cúpula vaginal mediante colpopexia vía abdominal

Introducción: Las disfunciones del suelo pélvico se consideran un problema de salud en el mundo y constituyen una de las indicaciones de operaciones ginecológicas más comunes. Entre sus variantes está el prolapso de la cúpula vaginal. Objetivos: Evaluar los resultados de la corrección del prolapso de cúpula vaginal por la técnica de colpopexia, mediante fijación con tiras aponeuróticas a la pared abdominal anterior. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo. Las variables utilizadas fueron la edad, presencia de comorbilidades, el número de cirugías previas y el grado de satisfacción subjetivo de las pacientes, luego del procedimiento. Resultados: Hubo predominio de edades avanzadas en la muestra estudiada con 89,5 % de pacientes mayores de 55 años. En la mayoría de las pacientes se encontró una o más comorbilidades que favorecieron la presencia de esta afección. Un total de 8 pacientes habían sido sometidas a una cirugía correctora previa para el prolapso (30,7 %). Al mes de la cirugía el 80,7 % tenía una puntuación de 1-3 de la escala de evaluación PGI-I, valor que fue en ascenso y alcanzó el 96,1 % a los 3 meses, el 100 % a los 6 meses y al año. Conclusiones: La corrección del prolapso de la cúpula vaginal, mediante colpopexia por vía abdominal es una alternativa de tratamiento para las pacientes, fundamentalmente jóvenes o que quieren conservar la funcionalidad vaginal y la vida sexual activa.

Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunctions are considered a health problem in the world, and constitute one of the most common indications for gynecological surgery. Among its variants is the prolapse of the vaginal vault. Objectives: To evaluate the results of the correction of the vaginal vault prolapse by the colpopexy technique by means of fixation with aponeurotic strips to the anterior abdominal wall. Methods: An observational, descriptive, retrospective study was carried out. The variables used were age, presence of comorbidities, the number of previous surgeries and the degree of subjective satisfaction of the patients after the procedure. Results: There was a predominance of advanced ages in the sample studied with 89.5% of patients older than 55 years. In most of the patients, one or more comorbidities were found that favored the presence of this condition. A total of 8 patients had undergone previous corrective surgery for the prolapse (30.7%). One month after surgery, 80.7% had a score of 1-3 on the evaluation, a value that increased and reached 96.1% at 3 months, and 100% at 6 months, and one year. Conclusions: Vaginal vault prolapse correction by mean of abdominal way colpopexy is therapeutic alternative, mainly young, and those who want to preserve vaginal functionality, and active sexual life.

AN EVALUATION OF CLINICAL OUTCOMES AFTER ABDOMINAL MESH RECTOPEXY & DELORME'S PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL PROLAPSE AT TERTIARY HEALTH CARE CENTER.

Background: Rectal prolapse is protrusion of rectum through anal canal, and proccidentia ~ complete prolapse is the term used when full thickness rectal wall prolapse . 30 patients presenting with Materials and methods: mass per rectum were evaluated & diagnosed clinically as having rectal prolapse were included in the study. The recurrence rate for the abdominal mesh Results: rectopexy is considered to be lower than Perineal Delorme's procedure. There was no recurrence in the rectopexy group. There was 1 recurrence (10%) in Delorme's group. .Better outcomes achieved when treatment individualized to Conclusion: each patient. Abdominal rectopexy for patients who can tolerate laparotomy & significant constipation. .Delorme's considered in young patients with short prolapse but with acceptable recurrence rate.

MODALITIES OF TREATMENT OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL (GMCH) AND ITS SHORT TERM FOLLOW UP

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.

A stitch in time saves my (ne) (vision)

Background: Corneal melt with iris prolapse is a rare complication of autoimmune diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis. Purpose: To highlight a challenging case of a peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) with corneal melt and iris prolapse in a patient’s only eye. Synopsis: A 56?year?old Asian Indian male presented with blurring of vision in the right eye and was diagnosed with cataract. He was a known type 2 diabetes mellitus and a rheumatoid arthritis patient and was not on treatment. He had been previously diagnosed with PUK in the left eye and was lost to follow?up due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID?19) after therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty and lost his vision in that eye. Cataract surgery in the right eye was done under cover of immunosuppression. Subsequently, he developed PUK and was treated with a glue and bandage contact lens. Again, he was lost to follow?up and then presented a few months later with corneal melt with iris prolapse in the right eye. We describe in the video the surgical and medical challenges and successful salvage of both the eyeball and the vision. Highlights: Highlights include the following: 1. A rare case of corneal melt with iris prolapse. 2. Demonstration of surgical technique of patch graft. 3. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography before and after the procedure.

Prolapsus muqueux de l'urêtre de la petite fille: diagnostic et traitement / Girl mucosal urethral prolapse: diagnosis and treatment

Defi ned as circumferential eversion of the epithelium of the distal urethra, mucosal prolapse of the urethra occurs in the girl child. The diagnosis is clinical but may be overlooked or confused with other conditions. Treatment remains controversial. The aim was to describe the anatomical and therapeutic aspects. Methods. This was a retrospective and descriptive study over 5 years. Age, time of admission and circumstances of occurrence were analysed. Clinical aspects were based on the length of the prolapse (small less than 1 cm, medium: between 1 and 2 cm, large more than 2 cm), the colour of the prolapse and the presence or absence of bleeding. The treatment was medical (hormonal) and surgical in case of failure of hormonal treatment. The evaluation of the results was based on the occurrence of recurrence and urinary incontinence. The average follow-up was 18 months. Results. Twenty-one patients were included in the study with a mean age of 6.5 years. The mean time to onset was 12.4 days. Vulvar bleeding was the reason for consultation in n=9 patients. The prolapse was large in 12 patients, medium in 9 patients and small in 3 patients. The prolapse was violaceous in 15 patients. Medical

Short-, mid-, and long-term outcomes of suburethral slings with concomitant pelvic organ prolapse surgeries / Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background@#This retrospective cohort study assessed the outcomes of combined surgeries for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in 31 patients with a follow-up of 7 years.@*Objectives@#The study aimed to determine the success and recurrence rates of POP and SUI while comparing the outcomes, analyzing the predictors for recurrence, and reporting on complications.@*Materials and Methods@#Demographic and clinical profiles were analyzed descriptively using frequency and percentages. Objective SUI cure rate was assessed via office cystometry with a cough stress test, while POP was evaluated using the POP-Q system. Subjective cure rates for both conditions were determined using a symptom severity checklist based on the King's Health Questionnaire. Chi-square tests assessed associations between objective outcome parameters and time elapsed since surgery, and other outcome predictors, with significance set at p < 0.05.@*Results@#The results showed a high objective cure rate of 96% for SUI and subjective cure rates of 96% for both SUI and POP. Long-term symptoms included urine frequency and retention, while mesh erosion occurred in one patient. The objective cure rate for POP was 67.7%, with recurrence in the anterior compartment at the midterm and in various compartments at long term. Vault fixation suggests efficacy in reducing apical prolapse recurrence. The preoperative age was identified as a significant risk factor for POP recurrence. @*Conclusion@#This study supports the durability and efficacy of combined surgeries for SUI and POP, with high patient satisfaction.

Comparison of long-term clinical outcomes between transvaginal mesh and pelvic floor reconstruction with native tissue repair in the treatment of advanced pelvic organ prolapse / 中华妇产科杂志

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.

Clinical efficacy of modified vaginal hysterectomy in the treatment of uterine prolapse / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of modified vaginal hysterectomy in the treatment of uterine prolapse.Methods:A total of 60 patients with uterine prolapse who received treatment in Fengtai County People's Hospital from July 2017 to October 2021 were included in this study. They were divided into control and observation groups ( n = 30/group) according to different treatment methods. The patients in the control group were treated with traditional vaginal hysterectomy (vaginal hysterectomy + vaginal anterior and posterior wall repair). The patients in the observation group were treated with modified vaginal hysterectomy (vaginal hysterectomy + vaginal anterior and posterior wall repair + autologous ligament suspension). The changes in surgical indicators and treatment effectiveness were evaluated between the two groups. All patients were followed up at 3, 6, and 12 months. Vaginal fornix prolapse and quality of life score were compared between the two groups. Results:The average drainage volume, average anal exhaust time, the average time to get out of bed, and the average length of hospital stay in the observation group were (520.13 ± 52.14) mL, (36.47 ± 5.72) hours, (32.48 ± 7.12) hours, and (16.48 ± 2.67) hours, respectively, which were significantly less or shorter than those in the control group ( t = 19.35, 18.25, 17.56, 17.35, all P < 0.05). The total response rate in the observation group was 93.3% (28/30), which was significantly higher than 80.0% (24/30) in the control group ( χ2 = 6.32, P = 0.005). At 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery, vaginal fornix prolapse did not occur in any patient in the observation group, but it occurred in two, three, and seven patients in the control group at the corresponding time points. Treatment efficiency was superior in the observation group to that in the control group ( χ2 = 4.21, P = 0.001). At 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery, quality of life score in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group [3 months: (60.71 ± 7.58) points vs. (50.69 ± 2.89) points; 6 months: (76.42 ± 3.50) points vs. (63.31 ± 8.67) points; 12 months: (81.30 ± 2.64) points vs. (70.72 ± 6.51) points], and the differences were statistically significant ( t = 7.21, 7.10, 6.31, all P < 0.05). Conclusion:The modified vaginal hysterectomy for the treatment of uterine prolapse has an ideal effect. It can effectively reduce the amount of drainage, shorten the exhaust time and the length of hospital stay, improve quality of life, and thereby is worthy of clinical promotion.

Biomechanical mechanism and treatment strategy of female bladder prolapse / 现代泌尿外科杂志

Bladder prolapse is a common disease in female,which seriously affects the physical and mental health of patients. At present,numerous treatment methods can improve the condition to some extent,but the therapeutic effect is still not satisfactory. This paper probes into the etiology of bladder prolapse from the perspective of biomechanics,explores the relationship between bladder prolapse and stress injury,and proposes corresponding treatment strategies for better management of this disease.