The clinical evaluation of pelvic floor dysfunction

Although Baden concluded that "the pelvic exam is just the pelvic exam," the history and examination are tools of no less merit than the cystometrogram or scalpel for clinicians treating patients with symptomatic pelvic floor dysfunction. An effective history and physical examination provi...

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Published inObstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America Vol. 25; no. 4; p. 783
Main Authors Theofrastous, J P, Swift, S E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1998
Subjects
Colposcopes
Colposcopy - methods
Female
Female Urogenital Diseases - complications
Female Urogenital Diseases - diagnosis
Humans
Palpation - methods
Pelvic Floor
Urination Disorders - diagnosis
Urination Disorders - etiology
Uterine Prolapse - complications
Uterine Prolapse - diagnosis
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Summary:Although Baden concluded that "the pelvic exam is just the pelvic exam," the history and examination are tools of no less merit than the cystometrogram or scalpel for clinicians treating patients with symptomatic pelvic floor dysfunction. An effective history and physical examination provide the basis for effective management of the patient's symptoms.
ISSN:0889-8545
DOI:10.1016/S0889-8545(05)70043-7