Objective We sought to evaluate the association between obesity and vaginal prolapse as well as pelvic organ prolapse symptoms. Study Design This was a cross-sectional study of women referred for…
Objective We sought to describe national trends for inpatient procedures for pelvic organ prolapse from 1979–2006. Study Design The National Hospital Discharge Survey was analyzed for patient and hospital demographics,…
Objective We sought to evaluate whether use of a vaginal pessary would change body image, bother symptoms, and quality of life in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Study Design Women…
Objective The objective of the study was to compare pelvic structure location on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during maximal Valsalva among women with posterior prolapse and those with normal support….
Objective We sought to determine age-adjusted rates (AARs) of lower urinary tract injury and incidence in selected inpatient gynecologic and obstetric procedures. Study Design We utilized the National Hospital Discharge…
Objective We sought to estimate the frequency of self-reported fecal incontinence (FI), identify what proportion of these patients have a diagnosis of FI in their medical record, and compare health…
Objective We sought to compare pelvic floor structure and function between older women with and without fecal incontinence (FI) and young continent (YC) women. Study Design YC (n = 9)…
Objective To evaluate the effect of selective estrogen receptor modulators and ethinyl estradiol on the biomechanical and biochemical properties of the uterosacral and round ligaments in the monkey model of…
Objective The objective of the study was to correlate the presence of major levator ani muscle (LAM) injuries on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with fecal incontinence (FI), pelvic organ prolapse…
Objective We sought to evaluate trends in costs of ambulatory care related to female pelvic floor disorders (PFD) in the United States. Study Design We used the National Ambulatory Medical…
