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Posterior compartment prolapse: a urogynecology perspective
Monica L Richardson1, Christopher S Elliot, Eric R Sokol
1Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94305, USA. monicar@stanford.edu
The Urologic Clinics of North America
|August 11, 2012
Summary
Posterior compartment prolapse, often due to rectovaginal septum defects, presents with bulge and defecatory issues. Surgical repair and pessaries are effective treatments, with native tissue repair showing comparable outcomes to grafting methods.
Area of Science:
- Urogynecology
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
Background:
- Posterior compartment prolapse frequently results from rectovaginal septum (Denonvillier's fascia) defects.
- Symptomatic patients may experience bulge sensations and defecatory dysfunction, including constipation and fecal incontinence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diagnosis and treatment of posterior compartment prolapse.
- To compare the outcomes of different surgical repair methods.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination is the primary diagnostic tool.
- Treatment options include pessaries and surgical interventions such as colporrhaphy and site-specific defect repair.
Main Results:
- Both traditional colporrhaphy and site-specific repairs demonstrate high success rates.
- Native tissue repair, biological grafting, and synthetic grafting yield similar anatomic and subjective outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Posterior compartment prolapse diagnosis is clinical, with effective treatment options available.
- Surgical complications can include sexual dysfunction and new-onset dyspareunia. Native tissue repair is as effective as grafting techniques.
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