Prolapse Flashcards
Pelvic Organ Prolapse is?
Herniation of pelvic organs to or beyond vag walls
Anterior Compartment Prolapse is?
Hernia of ant vag wall,
C a/w cystocele (bladder distention)
Posterior Compartment Prolapse is?
Hernia of post vag segment,
C a/w rectocele
Apical Compartment Prolapse is?
Descention of vag apex into lower vag or introitus
Procidentia is?
Hernia of all compartments thru vag introitus
Enterocele is?
Intestines to or thru vag wall
Cystocele is?
Bladder into vag
U a/w childbirth
C a/w urethrocele
Cystocele presentation?
Pelvic pressure/”sitting on something”
Low back pain
Straining aggravates sxs
Urinary issues
Cystocele exam?
Lithotomy position
Pt cough or bear down
Cystocele diagnostics?
U clinical
(P) IVP or US,
(P) MRI (pelvic mm)
Cystocele management?
Kegels/Weights
Pessary (block in vag)
Rarely surgery: anterior colporrhaphy (sling)
Rectocele is?
Hernia b/w rectum/vag
C post childbirth
Rectocele presentation?
Rectal fullness
Straining w/ BM
Vag buldging
Low back pain
Rectocele diagnostics?
Dynamic cystoproctography
Rectocele management:
Pts who want more kids?
Others?
Stool soft, Kegel, pessary
Rarely surgery: Colpoperineorraphy (stitch levator mm)