Pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse

Authors
Citation
Ej. Gill et Wg. Hurt, Pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse, OB GYN CLIN, 25(4), 1998, pp. 757
Citations number
51
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898545 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
4
Year of publication
1998
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8545(199812)25:4<757:POPOP>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Pelvic support depends on the normally functioning pelvic diaphragm and int act endopelvic connective tissue support system. Factors responsible for da mage include childbirth, connective tissue disorders, pelvic neuropathies, congenital disorders, and pelvic surgery.