Pelvic relaxation of the anterior compartment.
Defects in the support of the anterior pelvic compartment result in a number of anatomic and physiologic problems in women. Recently, an emphasis has been placed on the importance of thorough evaluation of such defects so that sufficient and hopefully permanent repair of all defects can be performed. Newer applications of radiologic techniques aid in identifying and quantifying pelvic floor defects. Possible surgical approaches to pelvic defect repair are reviewed, as are newer techniques such as peri-urethral injections and laparoscopic colposuspension.
Elser
D M
DM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond.
Fantl
J A
JA
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011391:Prolapse; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery