Pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse

The pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse is believed to be multifactorial. Several risk factors, such as childbirth and aging, have been identified. Suspected aberrations in the structure and function of the connective tissue, muscles, and nerves of the pelvic floor are still under investigation...

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Published inObstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America Vol. 36; no. 3; p. 521
Main Authors Word, R Ann, Pathi, Sujatha, Schaffer, Joseph I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2009
Subjects
Animals
Disease Models, Animal
Elastic Tissue - physiopathology
Female
Humans
Mice
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - physiopathology
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Summary:The pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse is believed to be multifactorial. Several risk factors, such as childbirth and aging, have been identified. Suspected aberrations in the structure and function of the connective tissue, muscles, and nerves of the pelvic floor are still under investigation. In this article, the cellular, biochemical, and molecular basis of pelvic organ prolapse is discussed with a focus on the new theory of elastinopathy as an etiology of prolapse.
ISSN:1558-0474
DOI:10.1016/j.ogc.2009.09.001