scholarly journals Three-Dimensional Pelvic Floor Ultrasound Assessment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Minimal Levator Hiatus and Levator Ani Deficiency Score

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongwoo Yune ◽  
Hong Yoon Jeong ◽  
Duk Hoon Park ◽  
Jong Kyun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Levator Hiatus ◽  
Pelvic Floor Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Assessment

scholarly journals Efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training and hypopressive exercises for treating pelvic organ prolapse in women: randomized controlled trial

2012 ◽  
Vol 130 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Teixeira Bernardes ◽  
Ana Paula Magalhães Resende ◽  
Liliana Stüpp ◽  
Emerson Oliveira ◽  
Rodrigo Aquino Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Levator Ani Muscle ◽  
Muscle Training ◽  
Randomized Controlled

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Previous studies have shown that women with pelvic floor dysfunctions present decreased cross-sectional area (CSA) of the levator ani muscle. One way to assess the effects of training programs is to measure the CSA of the muscle, using ultrasonography. The aim here was to evaluate the efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training and hypopressive exercises for increasing the CSA of the levator ani muscle in women with pelvic organ prolapse. DESIGN AND SETTING: Prospective randomized controlled trial at the Urogynecology outpatient clinic of Universidade Federal de São Paulo. METHODS: Fifty-eight women with stage II pelvic organ prolapse were divided into three groups for physiotherapy: a pelvic floor muscle training group (GI); a hypopressive exercise group (GII); and a control group (GIII). The patients underwent transperineal ultrasonographic evaluation using a transducer of frequency 4-9 MHz. The (CSA) of the levator ani muscle was measured before physiotherapy and after 12 weeks of treatment. RESULTS: The groups were homogeneous regarding age, number of pregnancies, number of vaginal deliveries, body mass index and hormonal status. Statistically significant differences in CSA were found in GI and GII from before to after the treatment (P < 0.001), but not in relation to GIII (P = 0.816). CONCLUSIONS: The CSA of the levator ani muscle increased significantly with physiotherapy among the women with pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic floor muscle training and hypopressive exercises produced similar improvements in the CSA of the levator ani muscle.

scholarly journals Uterus-preserving Laparoscopic Lateral Suspension with Mesh Operation in Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Initial Experience in a Single Tertiary Center with a Median 24-Month Follow-up

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (09) ◽  
pp. 983-992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murat Yassa ◽  
Niyazi Tug
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Stage Ii ◽  
Pelvic Floor Ultrasound ◽  
Anterior Compartment ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
Laparoscopic Lateral Suspension ◽  
Subjective Cure

Abstract Introduction Laparoscopic lateral suspension with mesh (LLSM) is an effective and less invasive technique for the correction of pelvic organ prolapse. We discuss the primary objectives, subjective success rate and pelvic floor ultrasound outcomes of uterus-preserving LLSM operations. Patients and Methods Seventeen patients who underwent uterus-preserving LLSM (abdominocervicopexy) in a tertiary center were included in this prospective study. Anatomical cure was defined separately for the apical and anterior compartments as a Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) score of less than − 1 cm for each compartment. Subjective cure was defined as the absence of bulge symptoms. Patient satisfaction, sexual function, prolapse-related quality of life, voiding dysfunction, nocturia and constipation were assessed. Transperineal ultrasonography was used to measure anterior compartment mobility and hiatal anteroposterior diameter. Results The anatomical cure rate was 100% for the apical and 88.2% for the anterior compartment, with one symptomatic stage-II cystorectocele and one asymptomatic stage-II cystocele. The subjective cure and patient satisfaction scores were 94.12 and 100%, respectively. Ba and C points were significantly improved, and vaginal lengthening was 10.14 ± 4.19 mm. Bp ascent was 5.72 ± 11.27 mm (p = 0.053). Proximal urethral rotation and retrovesical angles were reduced by 6.24 ± 11.95° and 27 ± 47.2°, respectively (p1 = 0.047; p2 = 0.032). The hiatal anteroposterior diameter was shortened by 4.36% (p = 0.039). A significant improvement was seen with regard to nocturia episodes but not for constipation. No mesh exposure was observed. Conclusions Uterus-preserving LLSM (abdominocervicopexy) was found to be effective for the correction of apical and anterior prolapse with high levels of patient satisfaction. Significant improvements in urge symptoms and frequency of nocturia were observed. Pelvic floor ultrasound outcomes may be useful when comparing this procedure with other surgical techniques.

Three-Dimensional and Dynamic Endovaginal Ultrasonography for Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Levator Ani Damage

2020 ◽  
pp. 619-637
Author(s):  
Jonia Alshiek ◽  
Ghazaleh Rostaminia ◽  
Lieschen H. Quiroz ◽  
S. Abbas Shobeiri
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Pelvic Organ

scholarly journals The Role of Genital Hiatus (Gh), Perineal Body (Pb), Summation (Gh+Pb) of POP-Q Examination in Maximum Levator Hiatal Area of Women with Symptomatic Pelvic Organ Prolapse

2019 ◽  
pp. 130-140
Author(s):  
Kukuh W Kustarto ◽  
Fernandi Moegni
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Levator Ani ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Perineal Body ◽  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification ◽  
Levator Hiatus ◽  
Genital Hiatus ◽  
Hiatal Area ◽  
4D Ultrasound

Abstract Objective: to provide data on the correlation of levator hiatus area measurements in symptomatic POP using 3D / 4D Ultrasound with clinical examination of Gh, Pb and summation (Gh+Pb). Methods: Secondary data analysis of 160 POP patients examined from January 2012 to April 2017 at the Urogynecology Clinic RSCM, Jakarta. Taken data on patient characteristics, maximum 3D / 4D Ultrasound measurement of Levator Hiatus Area, and clinical measurement results using pelvic organ prolapse quantification system (POP-Q) Results: There was a positive correlation between clinical examination and measurement of hiatal area area using ultrasound with r = 0.43 for Gh length, and the medium correlation on the sum of Gh and Pb with r = 0,51. No correlation for Pb length with r = 0.23. The optimal cut to differentiate degrees 2 by 3 is 7.5 cm / 29.7 cm2 and degree 3 by 4 is 8.3 cm / 32.1 cm2. Conclusion: Clinical examination by summing the lengths of Gh and Pb may be consider reflects the examination of the hiatal area by using transperineal ultrasound to see the strain on levator ani called “ballooning” in an area with limited resources. Keywords:  genital hiatus, levator hiatus area, pelvic organ prolapse, perineal body.   Abstrak Tujuan: untuk memberikan data mengenai korelasi pengukuran area hiatus levator pada POP simtomatik mengunakan Ultrasonografi 3D/4D dengan pemeriksaan klinis yaitu panjang Gh, panjang Pb dan penjumlahannya. Metode : Analisa data sekunder sebanyak 160 pasien POP yang diperiksa dari Januari 2012 hingga April 2017 di poliklinik Urogynecology RSCM, Jakarta. Diambil data karakteristik pasien, pengukuran Ultrasonografi 3D/4D maksimal Area Hiatal Levator, dan hasil pengukuran secara klinis dengan menggunakan pelvic organ prolapse quantification system (POP-Q) Hasil : Terdapat korelasi positif antara pemeriksaan klinis dengan pengukuran luas area hiatal menggunakan USG dengan r = 0,43 untuk panjang Gh, dan korelasi pada penjumlahan Gh dan Pb dengan r=0,51 termasuk kategori sedang, sedangkan untuk panjang Pb dengan r = 0,23 tidak didapatkan adanya korelasi. Didapatkan titik potong optimal untuk membedakan derajat 2 dengan derajat 3 adalah 7,5 cm / 29,7 cm2 dan derajat 3 dan derajat 4 adalah 8,3 cm / 32,1 cm2 Kesimpulan : Pemeriksaan klinis dengan menjumlahkan panjang Gh dan panjang Pb dapat dipertimbangkan untuk mencerminkan pemeriksaan area hiatal dengan mengunakan USG 3 / 4 dimensi transperineal pada daerah dengan sarana terbatas untuk melihat regangan pada levator ani atau yang disebut sebagai “ballooning Kata kunci : badan perineum, genital hiatus, hiatal levator ani, prolaps organ panggul.

scholarly journals Current situation of complications related to reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse: a multicenter study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi-jing Sun ◽  
Tao Guo ◽  
Xiu-qi Wang ◽  
Jing-he Lang ◽  
Tao Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pelvic Organ Prolapse ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Tissue Repair ◽  
Pelvic Organ ◽  
Native Tissue Repair ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Management Of Complications ◽  
Surgery Delay

Abstract Introduction and hypothesis This study aimed to investigate the evaluation and management of complications after pelvic floor reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse in China. Methods Complications of pelvic floor reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapses from 27 institutions were reported from November 2017 to October 2019. All complications were coded according to the category-time-site system proposed by the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) and the International Continence Society (ICS). The severity of the complications was graded by the Clavien-Dindo grading system. Four scales were used to evaluate patient satisfaction and quality of life after management of the complications: the Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I), the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire Short Form (PFIQ-7), the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Symptom Score (POP-SS), and a 5-point Likert-type scale that evaluated the patient’s choice of surgery. Results Totally, 256 cases were reported. The occurrence of complications related to transvaginal mesh (TVM) and laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (LSC) had a significantly longer post-surgery delay than those of native tissue repair surgery (p < 0.001 and p = 0.010, respectively). Both PFIQ-7 and POP-SS score were lower after management of complications (p < 0.001). Most respondents (81.67%) selected very much better, much better, or a little better on the PGI-I scale. Only 13.3% respondents selected unlikely or highly unlikely on the 5-point Likert-type scale. Conclusions The occurrence of complications related to TVM surgery and LSC had a longer post-surgery delay than native tissue repair surgery. Long-term regular follow-up was vital in complication management. Patient satisfaction with the management of TVM complications was acceptable.

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