Pelvic relaxation of the anterior compartment

Defects in the support of the anterior pelvic compartment result in a number of anatomic and physiologic problems in women. Recently, an emphasis has been placed on the importance of thorough evaluation of such defects so that sufficient and hopefully permanent repair of all defects can be performed...

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Published inCurrent opinion in obstetrics & gynecology Vol. 5; no. 4; p. 446
Main Authors Elser, D M, Fantl, J A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.08.1993
Subjects
Female
Humans
Muscle Relaxation
Pelvic Floor - physiopathology
Pelvic Floor - surgery
Prolapse
Urethral Diseases - complications
Urethral Diseases - diagnosis
Urethral Diseases - surgery
Urinary Bladder Diseases - complications
Urinary Bladder Diseases - diagnosis
Urinary Bladder Diseases - surgery
Urinary Incontinence, Stress - diagnosis
Urinary Incontinence, Stress - etiology
Urinary Incontinence, Stress - surgery
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Summary:Defects in the support of the anterior pelvic compartment result in a number of anatomic and physiologic problems in women. Recently, an emphasis has been placed on the importance of thorough evaluation of such defects so that sufficient and hopefully permanent repair of all defects can be performed. Newer applications of radiologic techniques aid in identifying and quantifying pelvic floor defects. Possible surgical approaches to pelvic defect repair are reviewed, as are newer techniques such as peri-urethral injections and laparoscopic colposuspension.
ISSN:1040-872X
DOI:10.1097/00001703-199308000-00003