[Assessment of pelvic floor dysfunction. Terminology standardization].
OBJECTIVE
To record the findings from pelvic floor examination in an understandable way that permits the indication of a proper treatment.


METHODS
We review classic classifications, as well as genital prolapse stages and degrees. We also record the POPQ examination system which is the established standard nowadays.


RESULTS
Based on different classifications we intend to set up a systematic examination starting at the anterior segment, following with central and posterior compartments without forgetting pelvic floor descent, anal sphincter and pelvic floor muscles evaluation.


CONCLUSIONS
The evaluation of pelvic floor defects is complex, complicating the pathologic diagnosis in order to determine the proper treatment. The various attempts to standardise classifications find problems. Nevertheless, a detailed history, a systematic examination and multidisciplinary cooperation will be able to correct this dysfunction.
Carmona Salgado
Manuel
M
Servicio de Ginecología y Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, España. macarsal@hotmail.com
Espejo Maldonado
Eduardo
E
Tallada Buñuel
Miguel
M
Cózar Olmo
José Manuel
JM
Vicente Prados
Francisco José
FJ
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017773:Pelvic Floor; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis*