Obstetrics

New obstetrics findings from University of Michigan described

Published in Women's Health Weekly, June 4th, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "We examined structural relationships between anterior mesh kit suspension points and the upper vagina in women with normal support. Eleven women with normal support underwent supine, multiplanar magnetic resonance pelvic imaging at rest and maximal Valsalva."

"Using 3-dimensional models generated from these images, anterior wall mesh kit anchoring points were identified along the arcus tendineus fascia pelvis. We then measured the percentage of anterior vagina above and posterior to superior suspension points. The anterior vagina extended above superior attachment points in 100% of women at rest and in 73% during Valsalva....

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-06-04)

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