Pelvic organ prolapse as a function of levator ani avulsion, hiatus size, and strength

Obstetrical levator ani muscle avulsion is detected after 10%–30% of vaginal deliveries and is associated with pelvic organ prolapse later in life. However, the mechanism by which levator avulsion may contribute to prolapse is unknown. This study investigated the extent by which size of the levator...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2019-07, Vol.221 (1), p.41.e1-41.e7
Hauptverfasser:	Handa, Victoria L., Roem, Jennifer, Blomquist, Joan L., Dietz, Hans Peter, Muñoz, Alvaro
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Cohort Studies Delivery, Obstetric Extraction, Obstetrical - statistics & numerical data Female Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional levator ani muscle avulsion Logistic Models Longitudinal Studies Middle Aged Multivariate Analysis Muscle Strength - physiology Pelvic Floor - diagnostic imaging Pelvic Floor - injuries Pelvic Floor - physiology pelvic muscle strength pelvic organ prolapse Pelvic Organ Prolapse - epidemiology Ultrasonography Valsalva Maneuver
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