The help-seeking by women with urinary incontinence in Brazil.

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:This time-series analysis was carried out to determine if the use of the EPISCISSORS-60®, episiotomy scissors specifically designed to achieve a cutting angle of 60°, would continue to sustain obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) reductions at our hospital 2 years after its introduction...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Koh LM,van Roon Y,Pradhan A,Pathak S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Objective outcome measures of the extent of laceration at delivery are needed. In this study we evaluated and describe here a method for learning perineal ultrasound measurement of the anovaginal distance (AVD). The learning period needed for examiners proficient in vaginal ultrasound examin...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Pihl S,Uustal E,Hjertberg L,Blomberg M

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With the publication of the updated US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) communication in 2011 on the use of transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) it is appropriate to now review recent studies of good quality on POP to assess the safety and effectiveness of treatment options and ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： van Geelen JM,Dwyer PL

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Little is known about dynamic cell-matrix interactions in the context of pathophysiology and treatments for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). This study sought to identify differences between fibroblasts from women with varying degrees of prolapse in reaction to mechanical stimuli and matrix subs...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Ruiz-Zapata AM,Kerkhof MH,Zandieh-Doulabi B,Brölmann HA,Smit TH,Helder MN

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Many adult women have resident urinary bacteria (urinary microbiome/microbiota). In adult women affected by urinary urgency incontinence (UUI), the etiologic and/or therapeutic role of the urinary microbiome/microbiota remains unknown. We hypothesized that microbiome/microbiota characteristi...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Thomas-White KJ,Hilt EE,Fok C,Pearce MM,Mueller ER,Kliethermes S,Jacobs K,Zilliox MJ,Brincat C,Price TK,Kuffel G,Schreckenberger P,Gai X,Brubaker L,Wolfe AJ

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The impact of surgery on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function remains uncertain. There is a pressure differential along the length of the vagina, influenced by surrounding active and passive tissue structures, giving rise to a pressure profile. The aim of this study is to determine if an intra...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Marriott J,Pedofsky L,Smalldridge J,Hayward L,Budgett D,Nielsen PMF,Kruger J

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Entry into the peritoneal cavity can be challenging in patients with posthysterectomy prolapse; however, it is important for vaginal surgeons to be able to enter the peritoneal cavity using various techniques to perform an intraperitoneal vaginal vault suspension. METHODS:We present surgica...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Bretschneider CE,Jallad K,Lang PM,Karram MM,Walters MD

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to compare the results of repair of isolated, recurrent, posterior vaginal wall prolapse using standard posterior colporrhaphy versus non-absorbable polypropylene mesh in a routine health care setting. METHODS:This cohort study was based on prospectively collected ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Nüssler E,Granåsen G,Nüssler EK,Bixo M,Löfgren M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is common among postmenopausal women, but, in general, not all of the patients seek medical advice as this sensitive issue can cause them embarrassment. OBJECTIVES:To explore the prevalence of GSM among Thai postmenopausal women and their disclosure of and attitude towards GS...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Srisukho S,Pantasri T,Piyamongkol W,Phongnarisorn C,Morakote N

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many properties of polypropylene mesh that are causative in producing the complications that our patients are experiencing were published in the literature prior to the marketing of most currently used mesh configurations and mesh kits. These factors were not sufficiently taken into account prior to the sale of these ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Ostergard DR

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Depression is more common in patients with urinary incontinence (UI). Drug or rehabilitation therapy have been shown to be effective in reducing urgency UI (UUI) symptoms, but whether these treatments can ameliorate the negative impact of UUI on the psychological aspects of quality of life i...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Kafri R,Kodesh A,Shames J,Golomb J,Melzer I

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Our aim was to investigate the efficacy of the EndoFast Reliant™ system, which is a novel trocarless mesh technology for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study including 31 female patients with POP who underwent vaginal repair. Total foll...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Yildiz G,Kilic O,Batur AF,Akand M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old female smoker presented after long diagnostic delay with high-grade transitional cell carcinoma in situ within a urethral diverticulum. This is the third report of this type in the literature. Preoperative investigations, including urine cytology and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), were not helpful. ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Manning J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:There seems to be a temporal association between increasing use of "hands off" the perineum in labour and reduced use of episiotomy with an increasing rate of anal sphincter injuries. We aimed to determine how common the practice of "hands off" the perineum is. METHODS:An observational post...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Trochez R,Waterfield M,Freeman RM

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to evaluate urinary symptoms and urodynamic diagnoses in women following repair of obstetric fistula of the lower urinary tract. METHODS:Women with previous genital tract fistula and ongoing urinary symptoms were evaluated at the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital. The w...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Goh JT,Krause H,Tessema AB,Abraha G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to summarize the available evidence and assess the efficacy of telemedicine for urinary incontinence in women. METHODS:PUBMED, EMBASE, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI, WanFang, and VIP databases were electronically searched to identify e...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Huang Z,Wu S,Yu T,Hu A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:St Mark's incontinence score (SMIS) and the Wexner score have been constructed and validated as interview-based scoring systems. We developed a single questionnaire from which a separate SMIS or Wexner score could be derived. This study aimed to demonstrate the level of agreement between sel...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Norderval S,Rydningen MB,Falk RS,Stordahl A,Johannessen HH

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to compare pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS) and the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse(POP) in women with and without diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) at 6-8 weeks postpartum. METHODS:Three hundred and ten women underwent routine ex...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Wang Q,Yu X,Chen G,Sun X,Wang J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could increase muscle mass and thereby pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength, reducing the risk of urinary incontinence (UI). The aim of the present study was to assess PFM strength and UI among hyperandrogenic women with PCOS and ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Antônio FI,Bo K,Ferriani RA,de Sá MF,de Sá Rosa e Silva AC,Ferreira CH

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic reconstructive surgeons have suspected for over a century that childbirth-related trauma plays a major role in the aetiology of female pelvic organ prolapse. Modern imaging has recently allowed us to define and reliably diagnose some of this trauma. As a result, imaging is becoming increasingly important, since...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Dietz HP

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS) rates are reported to be higher in Asian women living in Western countries than in those living in Asia, but the reasons for the differences remain unclear. The objectives of this study were for a single examiner to prospectively compare OASIS rates in...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Bates LJ,Melon J,Turner R,Chan SSC,Karantanis E

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Mesh-augmented reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) does not meet clinical expectations. A tissue-engineered fascia equivalent needs to be developed. METHODS:Human vaginal fibroblasts (HVFs) from 10 patients were characterized in vitro. Eligible HVFs and a biodegradable sc...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Hung MJ,Wen MC,Hung CN,Ho ES,Chen GD,Yang VC

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Hysterectomy can be performed during sacrocolpopexy, but there are limited studies comparing the effect of route of hysterectomy on adverse events. We hypothesized there would be no difference in adverse events or patient-reported outcomes in women who underwent minimally invasive sacrocolpo...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Davidson ERW,Thomas TN,Lampert EJ,Paraiso MFR,Ferrando CA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to identify drivers of and barriers to help-seeking behaviour of older women with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) living independently in Australia . METHODS:Women aged ≥55 years were recruited to this cross-sectional study during July and August 2016. Bladder, bowel, pelvic organ prolapse (POP) a...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Tinetti A,Weir N,Tangyotkajohn U,Jacques A,Thompson J,Briffa K

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The objective was to measure the effects of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta (PPAR-delta) agonist and zinc sulfate (ZS) on vaginal smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation, tropoelastin production, and collagen production. METHODS:SMC cultures were performed from vaginal wall ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Takacs P,Zhang Y,Candiotti K,Jaramillo S,Medina CA

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The primary objective of this study was to compare outcomes of absorbable and permanent suture for apical support with high uterosacral ligament vaginal vault suspension (HUSLS). The secondary objective was to investigate the rate of suture erosion. METHODS:This was a retrospective study of...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Kasturi S,Bentley-Taylor M,Woodman PJ,Terry CL,Hale DS

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Following the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) warning about the use of transvaginal mesh to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and the use of single-incision slings to treat incontinence, the number of lawsuits for medical negligence regarding the use of any polypropylene mesh in th...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Digesu GA,Swift S,Handley V

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The objective of the study was to compare office rigid cystoscopy (RC) versus flexible cystoscopy (FC) in women. METHODS:This was a prospective randomized trial comparing FC to RC. Aims were to assess 1-week post-procedural complications, compare procedure pain scores, and to assess physici...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Quiroz LH,Shobeiri SA,Nihira MA,Brady J,Wild RA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The objective was to assess the efficacy of intravesical hyaluronic acid (HA) and chondroitin sulfate (CS), alone or in combination, for recurrent urinary tract infections (RUTIs) in adult female patients using a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS:English-language articles were ob...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Goddard JC,Janssen DAW

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:To estimate the risk of repeat surgery for recurrent prolapse or mesh removal after vaginal mesh versus native tissue repair for anterior vaginal wall prolapse. METHODS:We utilized longitudinal, adjudicated, healthcare claims from 2005 to 2010 to identify women ≥18 years who underwent an an...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Jonsson Funk M,Visco AG,Weidner AC,Pate V,Wu JM

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00