scholarly journals Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Countries of Different Economy: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
Shishir Paudel ◽  
Anisha Chalise ◽  
Ganesh Dangal ◽  
Tulsi Ram Bhandari ◽  
Gehanath Baral

Aims: This review was done to identify the reported prevalence rate of pelvic organ prolapse among the different world populations. Methods: Systematic review of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) using the PRISMA checklist; PubMed database was searched on reportingthe prevalence of POP and its management measures in January 2020. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) like "Pelvic Organ Prolapse"OR "Uterine Prolapse" OR “Vaginal Wall Prolapse” OR "Cystocele"AND "Prevalence [key word/s]" were used. Additional articles were identified through the reference list of the retrieved articles. Results: Out of 91 screened articles, 46 full articles were eligible and only 15 satisfied by selection criteria for the systematic review.The methodological score rated for the quality of studies is 4.5±1.7 (range=2-7) out of 8 points. The mean prevalence of POP diagnosis was 40%; with 42.44% in low and lower-middle-income countries,and 35.56%in upper-middle and high-income countries. Increasing age and parity, body mass indexand fetal macrosomia were found to be the significant risk factors irrespective of the country’s economy. Conclusions:The low and lower-income countries have almost twice the burden of prolapse than the countries of the higher economy. The major risk factors associated with prolapse remain common in all countries irrespective of national income or development.  

Author(s):  
Parvathavarthini K. ◽  
Vanusha A.

Background: Pelvic organ prolapse is one of the common gynaecological problem in India among the parous and aged women. Though the pelvic organ prolapse is not life threatening if left untreated it can lead to many social issues and also it reduces the quality of life of a woman. Thus, this study aims at generating epidemiological data on uterine prolapse in a clinical setting and identifying its risk factors so that appropriate measures can be taken to prevent the same.Methods: It was a descriptive case control study. Using a study proforma the required information was collected from the patients admitted with uterine prolapse (case) and from amongst the patient’s attendees of Gynaecology ward (control). Obtained data were compared and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods.Results: Uterine prolapse contributes to about 5.9% of the total gynecological patients admitted during the study period. The mean age of presentation with uterine prolapse was 50.1years the mean number of deliveries was higher in case compared to the control with the mean of 4 deliveries. Out of 130 patients, only 13.9% of them had institutional delivery while the others had home delivery.Conclusions: Uterine prolapse is strongly associated with age, parity and place of delivery. As the risk factors for uterine prolapse are easily preventable public health awareness programme must be conducted on its risk factors there by reducing the incidence of prolapse and decreasing the morbidity caused by it.


Author(s):  
Laura Cattani ◽  
Judit Decoene ◽  
Ann-Sophie Page ◽  
Natalie Weeg ◽  
Jan Deprest ◽  
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Author(s):  
Emmanuel Payebto Zoua ◽  
Michel Boulvain ◽  
Patrick Dällenbach

Abstract Introduction and hypothesis The objective of our study was to describe the distribution of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in a population of women undergoing POP reconstructive surgery and to identify compartment-specific risk factors. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study in a cohort of 326 women who underwent POP repair and had a standardized preoperative POP assessment using the Baden-Walker classification. The distribution of POP grade was described for each vaginal compartment. The association between the involvement of each specific compartment and predictors was evaluated with a logistic regression model. Results The frequency of significant POP (grade ≥ 2) was 79% in the anterior compartment, 49% in the middle/apical compartment and 31% in the posterior compartment. Combined significant anterior and apical defects were present in 25% of women. Increasing age was a significant risk factor for apical defect (between 60 and 70 years OR = 2.4, 95% CI 1.2–4.6; > 70 years OR = 3.4, 95% CI 1.7–6.6). Previous hysterectomy (OR = 2.2, 95% CI 1.0–4.6) was a significant risk factor for posterior defect. Conclusions In a population undergoing POP surgery, anterior compartment involvement is the most common and serious defect and can often be associated with an apical defect, especially in older women. In case of previous hysterectomy, the posterior compartment may be weakened. These findings may help surgeons to select the appropriate POP reconstructive surgery, which often should address both anterior and apical defects.


Author(s):  
Musa Kayondo ◽  
Verena Geissbüehler ◽  
Richard Migisha ◽  
Rogers Kajabwangu ◽  
Joseph Njagi ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction and hypothesis This study was aimed at determining the recurrence rate and risk factors for the recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), at 1 year post-vaginal reconstructive surgery in a resource-limited setting. Methods We enrolled women who underwent vaginal surgery for POP at the urogynecology unit of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) in southwestern Uganda between December 2018 and February 2020. The surgeries that were performed include anterior colporrhaphy for cystocele, posterior colporrhaphy for rectocele, vaginal hysterectomy with vault suspension for uterine prolapse, and cervicopexy in those with uterine prolapse where uterine-sparing surgery was desired. The women were followed up for a period of 1 year after surgery. Pelvic examinations in lithotomy position under maximum strain were carried out to assess for recurrence using the Pelvic Organ Quantification (POP-Q) system. Recurrence was defined as a prolapse of ≥POP-Q stage II. Descriptive analyses and multivariate log binomial regression were performed to determine risk factors for recurrence. Results Of the 140 participants enrolled, 127 (90.7%) completed the follow-up at 1 year. The recurrence rate was 25.2% (32 out of 127). Most (56.3%) of the recurrences occurred in the anterior compartment and in the same site previously operated. Women aged <60 years (RR = 2.34; 95% CI: 1.16–4.72; p = 0.018) and those who had postoperative vaginal cuff infection (RR = 2.54; 95% CI: 1.5–4.3; p = 0.001) were at risk of recurrence. Conclusion Recurrence of POP was common. Younger women, and those with postoperative vaginal cuff infection, were more likely to experience recurrent prolapse after vaginal repair.


2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 1559-1573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tineke F. M. Vergeldt ◽  
Mirjam Weemhoff ◽  
Joanna IntHout ◽  
Kirsten B. Kluivers

Author(s):  
М.С. Селихова ◽  
В.В. Скворцов ◽  
Г.В. Ершов ◽  
А.Г. Ершов ◽  
Г.И. Малякин

Одним из наиболее значимых факторов риска формирования опущений и выпадений внутренних половых органов являются заболевания соединительной ткани. Неуклонный рост числа женщин, страдающих пролапсом органов малого таза, привел к тому, что данная патология стала как медицинской, так и социально-экономической проблемой во многих странах. В то же время данные о роли недифференцированных дисплазий соединительной ткани в развитии пролапса органов малого таза и в формировании недостаточности тазового дна и возможности использования ее с целью прогнозирования данной патологии разноречивы. С целью определения взаимосвязи проявления недифференцированных дисплазий соединительной ткани с развитием пролапса органов малого таза был проведен ретроспективный анализ 157 историй болезни пациенток с пролапсом гениталий. У 27,39% пациенток были отмечены проявления дисплазий соединительной ткани. В 39,53% случаев было выявлено сочетание проявления недифференцированных дисплазий соединительной ткани с родовым травматизмом. У 16,28% от количества случаев с родовым травматизмом и пролапсом органов малого таза выявлены выраженные формы дисплазии соединительной ткани (варикозное расширение вен нижних конечностей, полипоз кишечника, пролапс митрального клапана), потребовавшие хирургической коррекция до беременности или после родов. Выявленная у каждой третьей пациентки, оперированной по поводу несостоятельности тазового дна, недифференцированная дисплазия соединительной ткани позволяет рассматривать ее как фактор риска развития пролапса органов малого таза, особенно в сочетании с травматизацией промежности в родах. Однако для оценки роли и значимости патологии соединительной ткани в прогнозировании формирования опущения и выпадения внутренних половых органов малого таза у женщин необходимы проспективные рандомизированные исследования. One of the most significant risk factors for the formation of internal genital organs is connective tissue diseases. The steady increase in the number of women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse has led to the fact that this pathology has become both a medical and socio-economic problem in many countries. At the same time, the data on the role of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasias in the development of pelvic organ prolapse and in the formation of pelvic floor insufficiency and the possibility of using it to predict this pathology are contradictory. To determine the relationship between the manifestation of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia and the development of pelvic organ prolapse, a retrospective analysis of 157 case histories of patients with genital prolapse was carried out. In 27,39% of patients, manifestations of connective tissue dysplasia were noted. In 39,53% of cases, a combination of the manifestation of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasias with birth traumatism was revealed. Severe forms of connective tissue dysplasia (varicose veins of the lower extremities, intestinal polyposis, mitral valve prolapse) were found in 16,28% of the number of cases with birth traumatism and pelvic organ prolapse, which required surgical correction before pregnancy or after childbirth. Revealed in every third patient operated on for pelvic floor incompetence, undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasias allows us to consider it as a risk factor for pelvic organ prolapse, especially in combination with perineal trauma during childbirth. However, to assess the role and significance of connective tissue pathology in predicting the formation of prolapse and prolapse of the internal genital organs of the small pelvis in a woman, prospective randomized studies are needed. Keywords: genital prolapse, connective tissue dysplasia, risk factors, social-active age, surgical treatment.


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