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[Survey among gynaecologists and surgeons on rectocele]
Coen R H Huizinga1, Charlotte B H Deen-Molenaar, Grietje J H vander Mijnsbrugge
1Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden.
Objective:
Provide insight into how gynaecologists and surgeons name, diagnose and treat a rectocele and identify the differences between these two professional groups.
Design:
Questionnaire survey.
Methods:
We sent an online survey with 16 multiple-choice questions to gynaecologists and surgeons from two national working groups.
Results:
There is no discernible consensus on nomenclature, diagnostics and treatment. Gynaecologists and surgeons each choose their own approach.
Conclusion:
It is in the patient's interest to draw up a joint guideline; however, multidisciplinary cooperation is only possible if gynaecologists and surgeons speak the same language.
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