[Fixation of the prolapse vagina to the sacrotuberal ligament].
OBJECTIVE
To present personal experience in the fixation of the vaginal stump to the sacrotuberal ligament.


METHODS
Description of the surgery including modified surgical instruments.


RESULTS
32 surgical procedures were performed during a 4-year period. Two relapses were recorded.


CONCLUSIONS
Various surgical procedures including abdominal approach to the fixation are mentioned, complications and prevention of relapses are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
The method is appropriate for sexually active patients. It preserves the length, axis and volume of the vagina.
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II. gynek.-porod. klinika LF MU a FN, Brno, Bohunice.
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*