The association between fecal incontinence and sexual activity and function in women attending a tertiary referral center.

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The true incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) among Asian primigravida is not known. This study aimed to evaluate OASI in Sri Lankan primigravida. METHODS:One hundred and one consecutive primigravida in their last trimester were recruited from antenatal clinics at a tertiar...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Wickramasinghe DP,Senaratne S,Senanayake H,Samarasekera DN

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Nocturia is the number of times urine is passed during main sleep. This definition tells us that it is a need to void; it does not tell us what triggers it. The aim of this study is to report bladder sensations that wake up women with nocturia (N). Descriptions of sensations in relation to various overactive...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Abu Mahfouz I,Asali F,Abdel-Razeq R,Ibraheem R,Abu Mahfouz S,Jaber H,Hashim H

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A retrospective study of vesicouterine fistulae managed from 1996 to 2011 analyzed the incidence, symptomatology, diagnosis, and surgical outcome. PATIENTS & METHODS:During the study period, 17 patients were managed, of whom 14 underwent abdominal repair and three underwent vaginal repair. Mean patient age was 31....

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Rajamaheswari N,Chhikara AB

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Although midurethral slings have become standard surgical methods to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI), little is known about women who still have urinary incontinence (UI) after surgery. This study assesses and compares the patient-reported outcome 12 months after tension-free vaginal...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Nilsson M,Lalos O,Lindkvist H,Löfgren M,Lalos A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of the study was to assess the interobserver and intraobserver reliability of translabial 3D ultrasound imaging of the urethral sphincter in non-pregnant nulliparous asymptomatic women. METHODS:A study using a 3D translabial ultrasound on thirty-seven women was performed. Urethral s...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Digesu GA,Calandrini N,Derpapas A,Gallo P,Ahmed S,Khullar V

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:We aimed to determine anatomy and function of anal sphincter complex using three-dimensional ultrasound (3D-US) and manometry in asymptomatic parous women. METHODS:3D-US of puborectalis muscle (PRM), external (EAS), and internal anal sphincters (IAS) anatomy was performed in 45 women withou...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Weinstein MM,Pretorius DH,Jung SA,Wan JJ,Nager CW,Mittal RK

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：:A 46-year-old white female underwent a left hemipelvectomy for chondrosarcoma. She presented with total incontinence and a bulging vaginal mass. Exam confirmed complete transurethral bladder eversion that was addressed with transvaginal multilayer bladder neck closure and suprapubic tube placement. Eventually she unde...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Lowe G,Mandalapu S,Gilleran J

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The objective was to compare medium-term efficacy and safety of a partially absorbable mesh kit and native tissue repair in pelvic organ prolapse (POP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Women with primary POP stage ≥ II were randomized to transvaginal trocar-guided partially absorbable mesh (81 women)...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Steures P,Milani AL,van Rumpt-van de Geest DA,Kluivers KB,Withagen MIJ

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Avulsion of the puborectalis muscle from its bony insertion is common in women presenting with prolapse. We present a simple vaginal technique for levator reconstruction. METHODS:This is a prospective surgical pilot study comprising 17 patients enrolled to undergo levator repair in the cont...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Dietz HP,Shek KL,Daly O,Korda A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effect of thermoablative fractional CO2 laser (TACO2L) as an alternative treatment for early stages of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in postmenopausal women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause. METHODS:A total of 161 postmenopausa...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： González Isaza P,Jaguszewska K,Cardona JL,Lukaszuk M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to translate and validate the P-QOL questionnaire in the Malay language. METHODS:The P-QOL questionnaire was translated into the Malay language and subsequently back-translated to English. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were tested. All patients who visited the gynecolog...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Dasrilsyah RA,Ng BK,Atan IK,Khong SY,Nusee Z,Lim PS

更新日期：2020-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim was to evaluate the relationship between age and the impact of pelvic floor disorders (PFD) using a multi-dimensional pelvic floor questionnaire METHODS:Questionnaire data on 4,311 women attending urogynaecology clinics with PFD were stratified by age into four groups: ≤35, 36-50, 5...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Dua A,Radley S,Jones G,Farkas A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in subjects with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome treated by Davydov's laparoscopic neo-vaginoplasty were measured. METHODS:Davydov's laparoscopic neo-vaginoplasty was undertaken at the Department of Obstetrics/gynecology, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy, fro...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Baruch Y,Nale R,Parma M,Di Fatta S,Fedele L,Candiani M,Salvatore S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:We evaluated outcomes of an inelastic retropubic sling in patients with intrinsic sphincteric deficiency (ISD). METHODS:This is a retrospective review of women diagnosed with ISD according to urodynamic parameters who underwent a retropubic suburethral sling surgery using a tape with minima...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Jijon A,Hegde A,Arias B,Aguilar V,Davila GW

更新日期：2013-08-01 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 effect of pregnancy and mode of delivery on pelvic floor muscle function (PFMF) is unclear. Our aim was to prospectively evaluate the effect of pregnancy and childbirth on PFMF. METHODS:Subjective (Oxford scale) and objective (perineometry) assessments of PFMF were performed at 20 and 3...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Elenskaia K,Thakar R,Sultan AH,Scheer I,Beggs A

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Postpartum urinary retention (PUR) is a well-known condition after childbirth. Often clinicians assume that this condition is transient, either through belief or by not being aware that its occurrence as measurement of post-void residual volume (PVRV) is often not routine. However, long last...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Mulder FE,Hakvoort RA,Schoffelmeer MA,Limpens J,Van der Post JA,Roovers JP

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Management of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with intravaginal devices is an alternative to surgical management, but data of a high level of evidence remain scarce. Our goal was to assess efficacy, tolerance, and acceptability of the 75NC007 intravaginal device for SUI management. METHOD...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Cornu JN,Mouly S,Amarenco G,Jacquetin B,Ciofu C,Haab F,75NC007 Study Group.

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:To estimate the incidence rates of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) surgery among Finnish women from 1987 to 2009 by age, and to evaluate the trends in SUI surgery. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective register-based study. All SUI procedures on adult women over age 18 years in Finland wer...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Kurkijärvi K,Aaltonen R,Gissler M,Mäkinen J

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posterior sacrospinous fixation (SSF) was first described by Amreich in 1950 and then modified by Richter in 1968. The main difficulty of this technique is the pararectal approach with dissection under visual guidance. Our aim was to teach young surgeons to use this alternative technique for apical suspension and to f...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Declas E,Giraudet G,Delplanque S,Rubod C,Cosson M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The objective of the study was to identify reasons why women declined participation in a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) under general anaesthetic (GA) with single incision sling (SIS) under local anaesthetic (LA). These data would inform the...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Gopinath D,Smith AR,Holland C,Reid FM

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In recent years uterine preservation surgery for pelvic organ prolapse has become more popular. Traditional operations such as vaginal hysterectomy do not address the underlying pathophysiology of poor connective tissue support, which may result in a higher incidence of recurrent prolapse. METHODS:This vi...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Rahmanou P,Price N,Jackson S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

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:The aim was to develop a nomogram based on clinical and surgical factors to predict the likelihood of voiding dysfunction after surgery for deep endometriosis. METHODS:This was a retrospective study of 789 patients (training set) who underwent surgery for deep endometriosis with colorectal ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Vesale E,Roman H,Abo C,Benoit L,Tuech JJ,Darai E,Bendifallah S

更新日期：2020-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Delays in receiving obstetric care during labor contribute to high rates of maternal morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. This exploratory study was conducted to identify important delays experienced during the development and subsequent repair of obstetric fistula in northern Tanzania. METHODS...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Cichowitz C,Watt MH,Mchome B,Masenga GG

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of low-frequency electrotherapy (LFE) for female patients with early-stage detrusor underactivity (DUA) due to neuromuscular deficiency. METHODS:A total of 102 female patients were divided randomly into four groups: LFE-NC (normal compliance),...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Xu DF,Zhang S,Wang CZ,Li J,Qu CY,Cui XG,Zhao SJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Missing data is frequently observed in clinical trials; high rates of missing data may jeopardize trial outcome validity. PURPOSE:We determined the rates of missing data over time, by type of data collected and compared demographic and clinical factors associated with missing data among wom...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Brubaker L,Litman HJ,Kim HY,Zimmern P,Dyer K,Kusek JW,Richter HE,Stoddard A,Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network.

更新日期：2015-08-01 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 AND HYPOTHESIS:The effect of incontinence pessaries for urine incontinence (UI) has previously been described in studies from high-income countries, where they have been documented to reduce urinary leakage significantly. However, there is a profound literature gap in these data in low- and middle-income c...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Shayo BC,Mwakanyamale DJ,Masenga GG,Rasch V

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00