Validation of the PFDI-20 and PFIQ-7 quality of life questionnaires in two African languages.

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:We evaluated the surgical feasibility, sexual satisfaction and complications of vaginal reconstruction with sigmoid colon in patients with congenital absence of vagina and menses retention. METHODS:Retrospective analysis of surgical techniques and long-term postoperative follow-up was perfo...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Yang B,Wang N,Zhang S,Wang M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:To evaluate factors for vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) formation following incidental cystotomies during benign hysterectomies. METHODS:Hysterectomies performed at two university centers between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2008 were reviewed. Demographic and operative data were abstracted...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Duong TH,Taylor DP,Meeks GR

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recurrent urethral diverticulum has been reported in 23% of cases after primary repair and can be difficult to manage. The aim of this video is to demonstrate a surgical technique of repairing a recurrent diverticulum in a woman who had two previous procedures, one with a Martius labial fat pad graft. MET...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Dykes N,Dwyer P,Rosamilia A,Zilberlicht A

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Mediolateral episiotomy is one of the most frequent surgical interventions performed in obstetrics. There is conflicting evidence as to whether mediolateral episiotomy reduces the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI). Recent studies suggest that functional asymmetry of pelvic flo...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Začesta V,Rezeberga D,Plaudis H,Drusany-Staric K,Cescon C

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Urogynaecological conditions can have a significant impact on body image. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are widely used in urogynaecology to assess symptoms and their impact on quality of life. This systematic review aimed to identify currently available PROMs used to assess body image within a urogynae...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Gray TG,Sneyd R,Scurr K,Jones GL,Iles D,Jha S,Radley SC

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to investigate patient-reported goals after a tension-free vaginal tape operation for stress urinary incontinence and the correlation with postoperative incontinence. METHODS:A prospective study involving 70 women was carried out. Preoperatively, patients completed...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Glavind K,Bjørk J,Kousgaard S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article "Impact of surgeon experience on routine prolapse operations", written by Emil Nüssler, Jacob Kjær Eskildsen, Emil Karl Nüssler, Marie Bixo, and Mats Löfgren, was originally published without open access. ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Nüssler E,Eskildsen JK,Nüssler EK,Bixo M,Löfgren M

更新日期：2018-02-01 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:This study aims to investigate the effects of simulated birth trauma and ovariectomy on detrusor muscarinic receptors (M2 and M3), urethral neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS), and estrogen receptor beta (ER beta). METHODS:Forty primiparous rats were equally divided into five groups: grou...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Long CY,Wu CH,Liu CM,Chen YH,Wang CL,Tsai EM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:To evaluate the efficacy of double-J stenting as an initial procedure to manage ureteral injuries detected late after gynecological surgery. METHODS:Eight patients whom the insertion of double-J stent was done primarily were evaluated. Medical records were investigated retrospectively. RES...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Kim JS,Lee DH,Suh HJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 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:Vaginal apical suspension is essential for the surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). We aim to evaluate whether the method of apical repair is associated with different re-operation rates for POP recurrence or surgical complications. METHODS:Population-based, retrospective coho...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Wu YM,Reid J,Chou Q,MacMillan B,Leong Y,Welk B

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Intravesical onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox®) is effective for idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Our primary objective was to compare the efficacy of onabotulinumtoxinA for women with de novo OAB after midurethral sling (MUS) surgery and women with idiopathic OAB. METHODS:Women enrol...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Miotla P,Futyma K,Cartwright R,Bogusiewicz M,Skorupska K,Markut-Miotla E,Rechberger T

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of the study was to evaluate the predictors and reasons for help-seeking behavior among women with urinary incontinence (UI) in Germany and Denmark. METHODS:This international postal survey was conducted in 2014. In each country, 4,000 women of at least 18 years of age were randomly...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Schreiber Pedersen L,Lose G,Høybye MT,Jürgensen M,Waldmann A,Rudnicki M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Female sexual function disorders (FSFDs) have received less attention than male sexual function disorders, despite being more prevalent. Furthermore, most available literature is on the effect of vaginal delivery (VD) on sexual function, and studies on the effect of caesarean section (CS) ar...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Ugwu EO,Dim CC,Eleje GU

更新日期：2020-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent pelvic organ prolapse occurs rarely after obliterative procedures. The optimal surgical approach for therapy is unknown. We describe a case of recurrent prolapse after LeFort colpocleisis. The patient presented with stage III prolapse through the lateral vaginal channel. At surgery, the prolapse was repaired...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Hoskey KA,Shippey SH,Handa VL

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Currently, there is no global outcome assessment index in prolapse research. Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) has only been validated in incontinence. Our aim was to validate its use following prolapse surgery. METHODS:Women with prolapse were recruited from waiting lists an...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Srikrishna S,Robinson D,Cardozo L

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Vaginal pessaries may offer symptomatic improvement for women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or urinary incontinence (UI). This study aimed to investigate multidisciplinary perspectives on vaginal pessary use in clinical practice and to understand the service organisation of vaginal pessar...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Bugge C,Hagen S,Thakar R

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Several modifications of sacrospinous ligament fixation (SLF) are described. METHODS:This study presents a standardised SLF technique. Perioperative course and outcome are compared retrospectively after surgery is performed by experienced surgeons or by residents. RESULTS:Two hundred three...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Sauerwald A,Bruns I,Peveling B,Brunke H,Wolff F

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Preoperative urodynamic studies (UDS) are frequently performed before pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery to assess urethral and bladder function. The primary goal of this study is to examine how preoperative UDS are utilized and what value these studies have in patient treatment and/or coun...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Glass D,Lin FC,Khan AA,Van Kuiken M,Drain A,Siev M,Peyronett B,Rosenblum N,Brucker BM,Nitti VW

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Walking speed and carrying technique affect intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in women. In this study, we tested the feasibility of monitoring IAP outside the laboratory environment and compared IAP while study participants were (1) carrying 13.6 kg (similar to a 3-month old in car seat) in six...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Coleman TJ,Hamad NM,Shaw JM,Egger MJ,Hsu Y,Hitchcock R,Jin H,Choi CK,Nygaard IE

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cervicovaginal decubitus ulceration is a well-known complication of advanced pelvic organ prolapse (POP). There is no consensus for its management. This case series describes the outcome of using repeated vaginal packs soaked with oestrogen cream to reduce POP and promote decubitus ulcer healing. We aimed ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Abdullah B,Khong SY,Tan PC

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of soy isoflavone extract (SIE) on the uterus and urethra of castrated female rats. METHODS:Ovariectomized adult virgin Wistar rats (n = 45) received, for 30 days: placebo (GI); SIE from day 5 of castration (GII); or day 28 of castration (GIII). A standardized SIE was administered by g...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Santos ET,Sampaio MD,Cecon PR,Simões Mde J,Sartori MG,Girão MJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 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: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:Posthysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse repair is a challenge for urogynecologists. Surgical management can be successful with native tissue by the vaginal approach with sacrospinous ligament fixation. However, severe complications have been described, including nerve injury and life-threate...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Milani R,Frigerio M,Manodoro S

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition, increasing with age and affecting quality of life. While numerous OAB drugs are available, persistence is low. We evaluated evidence published since 2012 to determine if newer drugs provided better efficacy and harm profiles. METHODS:We searched MEDLINE and ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Hsu FC,Weeks CE,Selph SS,Blazina I,Holmes RS,McDonagh MS

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:A great variety of conservative and surgical procedures to correct vaginal vault prolapse have been reported. The aim of this study was to describe practice pattern variation-the difference in care that cannot be explained by the underlying medical condition-among Dutch gynecologists regardi...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Vermeulen CKM,Coolen ALWM,Spaans WA,Roovers JPWR,Bongers MY

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The goal of the study was to define the time needed to obtain maximal organ descent and hiatal distension during Valsalva measured by transperineal ultrasound. Secondarily, we aimed to describe the timing of these events in relationship to each other. METHODS:We undertook a retrospective re...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Orejuela FJ,Shek KL,Dietz HP

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Minimally invasive sacral colpopexy has increased over the past decade, with many senior physicians adopting this new skill set. However, skill acquisition at an academic institution in the presence of postgraduate learners is not well described. This manuscript outlines the introduction of ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Kantartzis K,Sutkin G,Winger D,Wang L,Shepherd J

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00