Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Researchers from University of Michigan report recent findings in pelvic organ prolapse
Published in Women's Health Weekly, June 19th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an association between architectural distortion seen on magnetic resonance (MR) scans (lateral ''spill'' of the vagina and posterior extension of the space of Retzius) and pelvic organ prolapse. Secondary analysis of MR imaging scans from a case-control study of women with prolapse (maximum point >=+1cm; N = 144) and normal controls (maximum point <=-1cm; N = 126) was done."
"Two independent investigators, blinded to prolapse status and previously established levator-defect scores, determined the presence of architectural distortion on axial MR scans. Women were...
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